Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Becky has handouts from sessions she attended 10 years ago that she doesn't want to throwaway because the content is so good. She has some tips on how you can design handouts of the same caliber so they are treasure and not trash.

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Becky shares her tips on how to prepare, post and make the most out of using flip charts. Share your tips at [email protected]

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Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

The environment you teach in can determine your success. So what's the ideal environment? Becky tells you The Bob Pike Group's ideal setup and how you can apply it to your next session.

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

How do you turn the unexpected to your advantage? Becky has some simple steps that will help you when an unexpected events happen at a training session. Sometimes the unexpected is more important than what you were planning to teach.

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

If you can offer more than training to make a business better, you may be able to make that leap to performance consulting. Becky has some ways to evaluate if you have the good questioning and influencing skills you'll need.

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Your next presentation will be your best one yet if you follow the tips Becky has in this podcast.

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Making a business presentation may sort of look and feel like teaching a class. You're talking, someone else is listening and you hope they remember what you told them. But Becky says there's one big difference — you're trying to persuade them! Want to be successful? Then listen to Becky's four questions you need to answer before you do your next business presentation.

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Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

In last week's podcast Becky talked about movie scenes can be a big help in training. This week she explains the best way to use them, including the questions you should and should not ask your learners.

Runs 4:43

Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Movie scenes can be a great shortcut for getting across an idea because they're often emotional which makes the lesson more memorable. But if you plan to use a movie scene, Becky says you need to watch it at least three different ways before you use it.

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Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing

Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

If you think getting people to pay attention in class is difficult, try doing it when they're watching online with all of the distractions of their home or office. How do you break through to engage their brain? Becky has some tips and strategies you can use.

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