Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Becky is here to free you from your meeting prison. You can start with as little as one meeting-free day a week. It’s not about eliminating communication, it’s about making it more meaningful.

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Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

AI isn’t a threat to your job. It’s a tool and Becky wants you to learn how to use it to stay adaptable in a changing job market. Take the boring off your plate and become fluent in AI. Sign up for Becky’s AI for Trainers class held March 5-7 Take the Bob Pike Group’s Trainer insider Survey 2025: The future is AI

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Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

This week we revisit one of Becky's previous podcasts.

Do you have an “elevator introduction” — five to ten words that say who you are? You never know when you might need them. Becky tells us how she parlayed an eight-word phrase into meeting NBA star Dennis Rodman.

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Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Becky channels her inner Ken Blanchard wisdom to help you train and get out of the way.

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Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

A Subject Matter Expert may know their topic really well, but how do you turn what they have to say into something that people actually want to learn? Becky says the secret is thinking of SMEs as co-bakers. They get the ingredients and you do the cooking.

Resources:

Mager, R. F. (2013). Preparing Instructional Objectives.

AI Transcription Tools (2020-2024). Available at otter.ai.

Brown, P. C., Roediger III, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning.

Provine, R. R. (2013). Curious Behavior: Yawning, Laughing, Hiccupping, and Beyond.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

AI is not here to take over our jobs, but to help you. Becky has some AI services that can be your loyal assistants who never have to take a coffee break.

Resources:

Canva AI Tools (2023). Available at canva.com.

OpenAI’s DALL·E (2021-2024). Available at openai.com.

Grammarly AI Tools (2022). Available at grammarly.com.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

You’re going to make mistakes when training. What matters is how you handle them. Becky has some cringe-worthy incidents you can learn from.

Resources:

According to research by Provine (2013), humor also enhances group cohesion.

Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher.

Medina, J. (2014). Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School.

Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2015). The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.

Covey, S. R. (2013). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Yes, you’re a trainer. But you’re also a consultant. Becky has tips on how to do the detective work using your active listening skills. Then you can get results by letting people discover the answers for themselves.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

ADHD, depression, and anxiety can all make it more difficult to learn. Becky has some tips on how to find ways that work for everyone to learn.

Resources:

Barkley, R. A. (1997). ADHD and the Nature of Self-Control.

Fleming, N. D., & Baume, D. (2006). Learning Styles Again: VARKing up the Right Tree!

Edmondson, A. C. (1999). Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams.

McGaugh, J. L. (2003). Memory and Emotion: The Making of Lasting Memories.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Welcome to the theme park of your mind! Becky is your tour guide. And yes, she’s wearing a superhero cape to get your attention.

Resources:

Broadbent, D. E. (1958). Perception and Communication.

Miller, G. A. (1956). The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two.

McGaugh, J. L. (2003). Memory and Emotion: The Making of Lasting Memories.

Purchase Becky's new book here:

Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.