Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

When you ask learners to evaluate your training, it’s important to ask the right questions. Becky says it’s also important to ignore some of the feedback. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/3skrauuf 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/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUV...

Just how confident are you? Becky has some guidelines on how to quantify that. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/bd2p6npd 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/podcasts Bob Pike Group...

How do you know if the training you’re doing is having an impact?  Becky has seven tips that can help you tell the story of just how effective your training is. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/ybvybe3z 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/2L5Ej7fMWOijhA...

If you’ve got a short horizon to get your project done, you need structure.  Becky shares her step-by-step approach. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/36kc3f4v 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.bob...

Remember the three most important factors in real estate value? Location, location, location! That mantra also applies to your competitive advantage for your next event. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjhrczn 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/2L5Ej...

There are so many things that can trip you up when scheduling a workshop or an event. Becky has a list of everything you should consider… including kids. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/3nvsvbms 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/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVU...

Becky shares more of her experiences in making classroom presentations. Strangely enough, one of the lessons is to give up control. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/5yecxjp4 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: ...

Becky has made countless presentations as a trainer. She’s learned, sometimes the hard way, what works and what doesn’t. There’s so much knowledge and experience here that she’s had to make it into two podcasts. This is part one. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/y355ethe Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id8625554...

This week we revisit one of our most popular episodes. Sandra Masters is a virtual event producer for the Bob Pike Group. Like the Wizard of Oz, she’s the person behind the curtain making all the magic happen. This week she explains why producers are crucial and the best way to have producers help. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2su3jxa4 Podcast available on iTunes here:  http...

Nobody is impressed with average anything. To win, you need to impress. To impress, you need to get comfortable with presenting. You need to rely on your strengths.  Becky talks about why practice is important — and the one thing she always does before a presentation you probably haven’t thought about. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/y4cxkvyr Podcast available on iTunes here:  ...

If you can’t get your brilliant ideas across, they don’t do anybody any good. Becky has a list of things good presenters don’t do. Follow this advice and you’ll be ready to make your ideas sing! Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/38zaf6z9 Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on the web here: http://...

You can be ten times more effective if you plan your time. Becky says all it takes is five minutes and a few tools and techniques. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/yfkrmy8n 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 Bob Pike Grou...

How do you get good at procrastination? You practice. And believe it or not, that’s a good thing. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/r9wj8hmr 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 Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to...

What can you do in 15 minutes? Listen to several of Becky’s podcasts, for one! There are many useful things you can do in that amount of time. Becky talks about how to turn a quarter hour into a productivity engine. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/4b9jzr27 Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on...

How does your brain work? You’ve heard of left brain vs. right brain. But your mind is different than your brain. Becky has some good ways to get your brain and your mind going. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/57zbf873 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...

Mindfulness is important for the learner and the presenter.  Becky talks about how you can use mindfulness techniques when you present and when you prepare. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/4fzdx6dv 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/podcas...

Since the beginning of the pandemic there’s been a huge growth in depression and anxiety which makes many things including learning harder to do. Becky has some thoughts on how you can give people more choices to help reduce that anxiety. Depression and anxiety article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-33642-w Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yckpe99w Podcast available...

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. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xsc3a Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itun...

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. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2kvjdb7n Follow on Apple Podcasts:  https:/...

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. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/34ws7bst/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id8625554...

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! Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/976v4u8x/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id86255...

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-Co...

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. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/u567cnvd Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techn...

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? Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/5cvdnenj Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://...

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. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/45wkrkn7 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 o...