Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Is AI here to help us or take our jobs? Becky says AI is a partner, not a threat. She has some examples of how she uses AI to save time, while still being the one in control.

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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.

Sometimes you need to review the fundamentals. For the Bob Pike Group training the trainer is where it all started 25 years ago. Becky says it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact it can be surprising as a dance designed to answer a question.

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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.

This week we revisit one of Becky's most popular podcasts.

You can learn from Disney. We’re not talking about cute characters, merchandising, and theme parks. We’re talking about emotion, attitude, and attention to details. Becky tells us how you can use them all to make your next presentation magic.

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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.

No map is perfect. But a compass always points north. When coaching, don’t give your students a map. Give them a compass and let them discover the path. Becky says that’s what great leadership is all about.

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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.

Learning to be a trainer can be as tough as learning to tango. It takes a while to master even the basic steps. When training trainers, Becky says you need to start slow and be patient.

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.

Emotions are the gifts that keep on giving long after the present is gone. Becky has a list of her favorite things for trainers that will help you be memorable.

BPG & Trainer Resources

BPG Free Monthly Webinar – Monthly free sessions hosted by The Bob Pike Group – https://www.bobpikegroup.com/webinars

Creative Training Techniques Podcast – BPG podcast with over 500 bite-size training episodes https://www.bobpikegroup.com/podcasts

Media & Presentation

Canva (Free Version) – Free design tool for creating slides, handouts, visuals and more

https://www.canva.com

Rick Altman’s Webinar Series – Free sessions on slide and handout design by presentation guru

https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/3064?gref=LC

Web-Based Activities

Big Timer – Simple, large countdown timer to display during breaks or activities

https://www.bigtimer.net/?minutes=10&repeat=false

Calculator.net Dice Roller – More dice for more fun—multiple types and colors

https://www.calculator.net/dice-roller.html

Digital Story Dice – Roll story dice for spontaneous storytelling or warm-ups

https://davebirss.com/storydice/

Education.com Crossword Generator – Another crossword generator, perfect for themed vo-

cabulary reviews

Emojidb Webinar Emojis – Emoji bank themed around webinars and virtual sessions

https://emojidb.org/webinar-emojis

FocusMe – Eliminate online distractions while designing or prepping content

https://www.focusme.com

IcebreakerIdeas.com – Huge list of icebreakers, openers, and energizers to remix

https://icebreakerideas.com/

Letter Dice Generator – Create letter-based dice rolls for alphabet games or prompts

http://letterdice.iphonemarks.com/

MakeBeliefsComix – Make comic strips with learners to reinforce concepts visually

https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

Motion Worship Countdown – 5-minute countdowns with calming video backgrounds – https://

www.motionworship.com

MovieClips (YouTube) – Licensed movie clips for use in trainings with proper license

https://www.youtube.com/c/MOVIECLIPS

MyWordle Custom Game – Custom Wordle generator for personalized word challenges

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

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Web-Based Activities

Online Stopwatch – Use fun chance-based games like wheel spins and dice rolls

https://www.online-stopwatch.com/chance-games/

ProProfs Puzzle Maker – Make your own digital puzzles, games, and activities

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

QR Code Generator – Create scannable QR codes for quick links to polls, docs, and games

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

Slido (Free Version) – Create interactive polls, word clouds, and quizzes; free for up to 3 events

https://www.slido.com/

Super Crossword Creator – Custom crossword puzzle generator—great for learning checks

https://www.supercrosswordcreator.com/

WordClouds Generator – Generate visual word clouds for brainstorming or feedback

https://www.wordclouds.com/

Wordle (Strive Math) – Play or create your own Wordle puzzles—great for vocab or concept

warmups – https://mywordle.strivemath.com/

Zoom Annotate Tools – Use stamps, text, draw, and more during training – https://zoom.us

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.

Becky says a cookie is an emotional delight. It helps people tune in to things that connect for them. What is your classroom cookie checklist?

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 can’t rush a seed to sprout. Likewise, mentoring needs to happen at its own pace, which is not the same for all people. Becky says we should celebrate the slow growth.

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.

Virtual learning is a performance. If you aren’t prepared, it’s going to fall flat. Becky says you should take some virtual learning cues from karaoke.

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.

Teflon learning is forgettable. Velcro learning is sticky. Becky shows how you can make it stick with metaphors.

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.