Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Time to revisit one of Becky's past podcasts.

Talking about how much you should get paid is often a taboo subject. But compensation is the number 2 factor for satisfaction with a job. What should trainers get paid? Becky has statistics to help guide your discussions and decisions about pay.

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Time to revisit one of Becky's past podcasts.

You know why the big concept in your presentation is important, but how do you convey that to your audience? Becky says you need to hone it, memorize it and then support it. In today's podcast, she has some tips on how to hook your audience on your big idea.

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Time to revisit one of Becky's past podcasts.

Hecklers? Cell phone addicts? Becky has seen it all when it comes to difficult participants. She shares some of her secrets on how to get the upper hand and keep your class on course.

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

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Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4ac6a6hf

Time to revisit one of Becky's past podcasts.

It’s OK to get nervous when you speak. It’s normal and just shows you care about what you’re going to present. Becky helps you get those butterflies in your stomach to fly in formation!

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

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

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Are you fearful about what ChatGPT and AI could do to your training business?  AI can be a friend, not a foe, of training if you learn how to use it.  And you probably have been using it without realizing it! Becky has some tools you’ll want to check out.

Get fresh with new openers and energizers that are mental like toothpick/ matchstick puzzles/word puzzles https://bit.ly/BPGMatchstick

Use QR-Codes for surveys, quizzes and games. It is free and easy:

https://www.qr-code-generator.com/

Turn icebreakers into openers or energizers. https://icebreakerideas.com/

Take back time – create and use to do lists on paper or virtual www.todoist.com

Eliminate distractions when designing www.focusme.com

Track time spent on designing and developing www.toggl.com, https://app.clockify.me/en/login

Make pre-test and post-test fun through gamification www.C3Softworks.com

Comix are fun and different www.makebeliefcomix.com

Make yourself an avatar for microlearning segments or welcome slides

https://avatarmaker.com/

Record, download and send a quick audio lesson or greeting https://vocaroo.com/

Generate word clouds as visuals or to show data https://www.wordclouds.com/

Everyone loves dice! Create activities and go digital www.diceroller.com or google dice roller, want lots of dice? https://www.calculator.net/dice-roller.html or http://letterdice.iphonemarks.com/ among the many that are out there

Virtual brainstorming www.mentimeter.com, www.slido.com

Digital engagement, content teaching and assessments www.C3Softworks.com

Use more technology like this cool wordle app

https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=pfrlymju

Need even more places to create puzzles?

https://www.proprofsgames.com/create-game/

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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

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30% of workforces will remain remote for the next year. So what about the 70% that has to go back? A lot of workers do not want to return to office. Becky talks about navigating this new normal from both the manager and the employee perspective.

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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

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You’re amazing because you listen to this podcast! That’s us, recognizing what you do. Employees crave recognition that is not biased.  One in five have never been recognized for the good they do. So how do you spot the good and recognize it, particularly when not everyone wants it the same 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

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Taking a break will keep your learners refreshed and focused. Becky has some suggestions on games you can play that don’t require much preparation.

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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

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You don’t need a specialty app to engage your learners. They probably have what you need right on their phones. Becky has some great ideas that not only teach, but also give them a needed break!

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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. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/ycyhjkaf

How do you get the entire room to participate in learning? Opportunities to participate help. So does praising people when they ask questions. But Becky says the real answer is chemical based.

Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8dda3h

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. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4x5rhzf4