I believe that we never stop learning throughout our lives, but as adults, we have different reasons for participating in formal training and education programs - some personal, some professional.  In addition to these reasons, every adult learner comes from different backgrounds with varying degrees of knowledge and experiences.  As an adult educator and trainer, I need to be flexible and willing to adapt my training programs for adult learners to ensure learning is meaningful for all.  My role is not a lecturer, but a coach, a mentor, a facilitator, and even a learner myself.