Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

This week we're revisiting one of Becky's first podcasts. Some classroom sessions can be chaotic. How do you reduce the chaos, yet keep the fun and the learning? Becky says the answer is simple. 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/2L5Ej7fM...

Becky’s father recently passed away. She worked with her dad for 19 years building the Bob Pike Group. She talks about her father and how to help others who are dealing with grief. 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...

There are times you absolutely should have your webcam on when participating in an online session. And there are times when it’s not so important. Becky walks through several situations to help you pick what’s right for you and your learners. Purchase Becky's new book here : Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spot...

Laughter and fun gets attention. It also makes learning more effective. Those who train with humor are more effective than those who just lecture. But what if you’re not funny? Becky has some ideas. 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/2L5E...

The economic cost of not doing something about mental health issues is staggering — $210 billion annually for depression, according to one estimate. As a leader, your job is to create a safe environment. Becky talks about how you have the power to reduce tension, which can help not just mental health, but retention of what is learned. Links: Five ways to improve employee mental health - American P...

A significant number of people are so unhappy with their jobs, they would take a pay cut just to be happier. Becky talks about how can you help people find happiness in the job they have. 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/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAw...

This is the second of a two-part podcast on hybrid work. How do you teach workers who are not in the office? Becky says the key is to think about remote and classroom learning as two separate things. Links: State of the new Hybrid and flexible workplace 2022 Purchase Becky's new book here : Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555...

This is the first of a two-part podcast on the future of hybrid work. Once the dust settles, it’s expected that 70% of office workers will be hybrid. Becky looks at how that will impact jobs and roles. Links: State of the new Hybrid and flexible workplace 2022 Purchase Becky's new book here : Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id8625...

What do you like doing in your job? How would you like to do that more often? Becky talks about how to find your niche instead of being everything to everyone. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://tinyurl.com/y8nrjzm7 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/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwT...

This week we revisit Becky's most popular podcast of the year. How can you make a video that works for your training? Becky has 10 suggestions on how you can make your video sound good, look good, and get attention. Smart Brevity book https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Brevity-Power-Saying-More/dp/1523516976 Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2p84kb5p Podcast available on iTunes here:  ...

Rating yourself can be a difficult assignment. Becky has 10 aspects of your training that you can objectively evaluate yourself. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/296pdvy3 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: ht...

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...