Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

If you're new to the presenting and instructing world Becky has five solid tips that can get you going. Links: Podcast on difficult participants http://media.blubrry.com/bobpikegroup/www.bobpikegroup.com/userfiles/files/Pluth608%282027%29.mp3 Train the Trainer field guide: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

There are many types of questions you can use to engage your learners, but which ones work best? Becky says it depends upon the situation. She has some great guidelines you can use. Links mentioned in the podcast: Raptivity- www.raptivity.com Turning Point Technology www.turningtechnologies.com www.c3softworks.com Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a...

As a mom, Becky has heard every excuse in the book. She says excuses won't help you get ahead. To do that you need to take ownership and quit playing victim. That includes doing things that gets you stuck in a rut. She says the key is to grateful and joy filled. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Change is good because it can excite the brain and that helps learning. Change can also be bad because it makes people unhappy. So how do you get people learning without making them unhappy? Becky says choice is the key and has four tips on how you can apply that to your next session. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide...

Your next class session may have people who are just getting started as well as seasoned executives. So how do you keep them all engaged? Becky has some tips for figuring out who is at what skill level, finding out their individual objectives and then helping them achieve those objectives. Becky also explains why it's important to get people away from their supervisors. Purchase Becky's new book h...

People who do distracting things in the classroom are only a problem if you ignore them. Becky shows you ways to tap into their energy and use it to your advantage. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

When you're teaching to a different generation, you need to think differently to be successful. Becky has three tips for working with Millennials and Generation Z that can give you amazing results. Plus you learn how NOT to make mac and cheese. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Fear and uncertainty can smother productivity and learning. If a company is going through uncertain times and people are worried about their jobs, they are going to have a hard time focusing on what you're trying to teach them. Becky says the best way to deal with the elephant in the room is to acknowledge it. She list the four ways people react to fear and has three coping techniques you can use...

You want people to learn, change and improve so much you may be tempted to start nagging them. Stop! Becky says you’ll get better results by persuading them in a positive way and she has some great tips on how to do that. Bonus tip: If you spend 80% of your time listening instead of talking, people will think you are amazing! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creativ...

Props add visual excitement and engagement to a learning session.  Becky has a list of her favorite props that you should bring along to your next gig.   Mentioned in this podcast: Mr. Sketch Markers www.mrsketch.com 3M Chart paper http://www.amazon.com/3M-Chart-30-Inches-White-40-Sheets/dp/B000BL0TDG Woodstock Zenergy Chimes http://www.chimes.com//p-374-zenergy-chime-solo.aspx?  

Becky has one simple test for when to use a webinar, tips for how to use them, and three easy ways for beginners to start.  Are you a webinar vet? Then Becky has some ideas for you too.   Service mentioned in this podcast:  Blackboard www.blackboard.com

This week we highlight one of Becky's most popular podcasts! When people engage and share, they relax and retain more of their learning. So how do you get that to happen in your sessions? Becky has six easy ways you can do it.  Links to resources mentioned in this podcast Learning partners podcast http://www.bobpikegroup.com/userfiles/files/Why_Two_Is_Best_For_Introverts%2C_Extroverts_%26_Millenni...

This week we highlight one of Becky's most popular podcasts! Ideas don't always come in a linear fashion and that's where mind mapping can help you capture and keep thoughts from going all over the place. Becky tells us how mind mapping is a technique you can use for everything you teach…and how a guy named Walt Disney used some of the same techniques. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store....

Props and magic capture your learners attention, fires up their imagination and gets them into the moment — all good things! Becky explains how you can put some magic into your message. Links: Easy magic tricks http://magic.about.com/od/libraryofsimpletricks/ig/Easy-Magic-Tricks/ Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

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 info@bobpikegroup.com Links: Mr Sketch scented markers http://www.mrsketch.com 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. Runs 4:23 Becky's new book:...

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. Runs 5:17 Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field...

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. Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Becky says there are four basic styles for presenters. Which one best describes you? It’s important to know because you may need to tweak your style depending upon who your audience is. Runs 7:14 Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/