Summary

In this conversation, Duane Lester interviews Kassy LaBorie, a virtual training expert, on how to make online learning engaging and meaningful. They discuss the importance of focusing on the participants and creating a sense of belonging and safety. Kassy emphasizes the need to personalize the training experience and make it about the learners, not just the content. She suggests engaging participants every three to five minutes and using various interactive features to keep them involved. Kassy also highlights the value of assuming grace and giving participants agency in their learning journey. She invites listeners to join her virtual training community, the Virtual Training Hero Hangout, to further explore and discuss virtual training strategies.

Takeaways

* Focus on the participants and make the training about them, not just the content.

* Create a sense of belonging and safety by personalizing the training experience and making participants feel seen and heard.

* Engage participants every three to five minutes to maintain their interest and involvement.

* Assume grace and give participants agency in their learning journey.

* Join virtual training communities, like the Virtual Training Hero Hangout, to further explore and discuss virtual training strategies.

Click HERE to visit Kassy’s Website.

And buy both of Kassy’s books —> Interact and Engage and Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars: Master the Technology to Engage Participants

Summary

Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick, the son of Don Kirkpatrick, the father of evaluation in the training industry, discusses the importance of evaluating training programs. He explains the four levels of the Kirkpatrick Model: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. Kirkpatrick emphasizes the significance of level three (behavior) and level four (results) evaluations, which focus on applying the learning and measuring the impact on performance. He also highlights the evolution of the Kirkpatrick Model and the need for strong relationships with program sponsors, senior leaders, and managers to ensure successful evaluation. Kirkpatrick encourages organizations to start with a pilot program and build genuine relationships to improve training effectiveness.

Takeaways

* The Kirkpatrick Model consists of four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results.

* Level three (behavior) and level four (results) evaluations are crucial for measuring the impact of training on performance.

* Building strong relationships with program sponsors, senior leaders, and managers is essential for successful evaluation.

* Starting with a pilot program and focusing on genuine relationships can improve training effectiveness.

Visit Kirkpatrick Partners to learn more.

Summary

Harvey Singh discusses the concept of generative AI and its growing popularity. Generative AI refers to the ability of AI systems to not only answer questions but also generate creative content, such as essays, images, music, and code. This technology has vast potential in various fields, including e-learning and content generation. Singh explains the importance of prompts in guiding generative AI systems and highlights the integration of generative AI into learning management systems. He emphasizes the need to view AI as an opportunity for creativity and problem-solving rather than a threat.

Takeaways

* Generative AI refers to AI systems that can generate creative content, such as essays, images, music, and code.

* Generative AI is popular because it offers endless possibilities for content generation and can save time and effort in various tasks.

* Prompts are essential in guiding generative AI systems and ensuring accurate and relevant output.

* Generative AI can be integrated into learning management systems to enhance content generation, create conversational interfaces, and personalize learning experiences.

* The future of generative AI holds exciting possibilities, including the potential for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and the automation of complex tasks.

Links

What is Generative AI and Why is it so Popular?

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Summary

In this conversation, Duane Lester and Caleb Stokes discuss the importance of rehearsal and deliberate inflection in public speaking and training. Caleb shares his experience transitioning from acting to training and emphasizes the significance of connecting with the audience through stories and sharing your why. They also discuss the power of cues in building relationships and the role of stories in training. Caleb provides practical tips and insights for becoming a better public speaker and trainer.

Takeaways

* Rehearsal is key to delivering a confident and engaging presentation.

* Deliberate inflection in speech can help convey passion and engage the audience.

* Sharing personal stories and connecting with the audience on a relatable level is essential in training.

* Understanding and communicating your why or super objective can build trust and create a more meaningful connection with the audience.

Links

Caleb’s Podcast - The Grassroots Chronicles

Book Mentioned —→ The Pin Drop Principle

Summary

In this conversation, Duane Lester and Thomas Bingham discuss the power of storytelling in education, training, and advocacy. They highlight the importance of connecting learning to personal relevance and the emotional impact of stories. They also explore the role of storytelling in capturing attention, engaging participants, and driving performance improvement. Thomas shares examples of using stories to advocate for policy change and emphasizes the need for a realistic pathway to achieve goals. The conversation concludes with a reminder that storytelling is an ongoing process that requires continual improvement.

Takeaways

* Storytelling is a powerful tool in education, training, and advocacy as it helps capture attention, engage participants, and drive performance improvement.

* Connecting learning to personal relevance is crucial in motivating learners and ensuring their active participation.

* Stories have an emotional impact and can influence decision-making, as people tend to buy with emotion and justify with logic.

* Starting training with stories and sharing personal narratives can create a sense of unease and a vision of a better state, motivating learners to strive for improvement.

* Continual improvement in storytelling is necessary to effectively communicate messages and connect with the audience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Weather and Travel

01:50 Background and Passion for Advocating Freedom

03:16 The Power of Storytelling in Education

04:54 The Importance of Connecting Learning to Personal Relevance

06:28 The Role of Storytelling in Training and Performance Improvement

08:47 The Engaging Power of Stories

09:44 The Emotional Impact of Stories

10:41 The Fear of Missing Out and Emotional Buying

11:04 Using Personal Narratives to Capture Attention

12:43 The Shortest Distance Between Two People is a Story

13:43 Creating a Sense of Unease and a Vision of a Better State

14:32 Using Stories to Advocate for Policy Change

17:17 Starting Training with Stories

18:14 Sharing Personal Stories to Connect with the Audience

19:12 Telling Other People's Stories

20:17 The Formula for Impactful Storytelling

21:37 The Realistic Pathway to Achieve Goals

25:42 Continual Improvement in Storytelling

26:08 Reaching Out for More Information

27:20 Closing Remarks

Summary

In this conversation, Duane Lester interviews Sardek Love, a renowned speaker and master facilitator. They discuss Sardek's connection with Bob Pike, the journey of writing a book, the importance of problem-centered training, giving up control for contribution, Sardek's video blog series 'Ask a Master Facilitator,' the journey to international speaking, the importance of mentors and relationships, and the upcoming training conference. Sardek shares valuable insights and advice for trainers and facilitators.

Takeaways

* Building relationships and connections with mentors is crucial for personal and professional growth.

* Problem-centered training, focusing on the real-world problems participants face, leads to more effective and relevant learning experiences.

* Facilitation goes beyond content delivery and requires creating a dialogue and engaging participants in meaningful discussions.

* Giving up control and allowing participants to contribute to the learning process leads to more engaging and effective training.

* Continual learning and seeking mentorship are essential for success in the training and speaking industry.

Summary

In this conversation, Duane Lester interviews Pete Blank, a training and organizational development manager. They discuss the importance of creating a multi-sensory learning experience to enhance engagement and retention. Pete shares his experience at Disney and how they prioritize purpose in everything they do. They explore the role of sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch in training, providing practical examples and tips. They emphasize the power of laughter and fun in the learning process. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of creating a memorable and impactful training experience.

Takeaways

* Creating a multi-sensory learning experience enhances engagement and retention.

* Sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch can all be incorporated into training to create a more immersive experience.

* Laughter and fun are important elements in the learning process.

* Physical comfort, such as comfortable chairs, contributes to a positive training experience.

Summary

In this conversation, Michelle Cummings discusses the value of experiential learning and her background in the training and development field. She emphasizes the importance of engaging adults in learning and how team building activities can be effective for all levels of an organization, including the C-suite. Michelle also shares her approach to designing team building activities and the process of debriefing them. She highlights the difference between team bonding, team building, and team development, and provides insights into her upcoming session at the Training Magazine Conference and Expo.

Here's the video of Michelle leading Simon Says with her new rules:

Takeaways

* Experiential learning is a valuable approach to training and development, as it engages participants and allows for self-discovery.

* Team building activities can be effective for all levels of an organization, including the C-suite, and can help build morale and develop leadership skills.

* Designing team building activities involves surfacing specific behaviors, debriefing the activity to discuss its importance, and relating it back to the real world.

* Differentiating between team bonding, team building, and team development is important, as each serves a different purpose and has different outcomes.

Summary

Dr. Regan Patrick discusses learning myths and misperceptions and how to crush them. He shares his personal learning journey and the importance of lifelong learning. One of the biggest myths he addresses is the idea of learning styles, which is not supported by science. He explains the need to combat these myths and provides strategies for overcoming resistance to change. Dr. Patrick also recommends the book 'Grit' by Angela Duckworth, which emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in learning.

Takeaways

* Learning styles, the idea that individuals have preferred styles of learning, is a myth that is not supported by science.

* Lifelong learning is essential in a constantly changing world, and educators should inspire a mindset of continuous learning in their students.

* Addressing resistance to change requires awareness of biases and alternative viewpoints, as well as strategies to help individuals overcome them.

* Learning preferences exist, but tailoring instruction to specific learning styles can have negative impacts on learning outcomes.