HRDQ-U In Review

Episode 84: 25+ Training Activity Ideas to Beat the Summer Blues

Listen Later

Say goodbye to eye-roll-worthy icebreakers. In this episode of the HRDQ-U In Review Podcast, host Sarah sits down with Lenn Millbower — the Mouse Man™, Learnertainment® trainer, and former Walt Disney World training team member — to unpack the highlights from his popular webinar, 25+ Training Activity Ideas to Beat the Summer Blues.

Lenn shares why most training activities fall flat (hint: it's not the activity itself, it's where and how you use it), and how trainers can design experiences that learners actually want to engage with — even when the sun is shining and everyone's mentally halfway out the door.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why icebreakers create resistance — and why Lenn calls them "ice melters" instead
  • The Disney leadership philosophy that shaped his entire approach to training design
  • The four "E-z" placement spots — Engage, Explain, Explore, and Embrace — and why putting the right activity in the right spot makes all the difference
  • How to open a program with a strong content hook that pulls learners in before you've said a single instructional word
  • The "New Door" activity you can literally use next week
  • Why orientation programs are broken — and what they should actually be about
  • The one thing Lenn wants every trainer to ask themselves before their next session

    • Whether you attended the live webinar or are discovering Lenn's work for the first time, this episode is packed with creative, practical ideas you can bring back to your training room right away.

    🎧 Watch the full webinar recording at HRDQU.com — available exclusively for HRDQ-U members.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    HRDQ-U In ReviewBy HRDQ-U