Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Building trust and a positive connection is crucial to having a good classroom session. Becky has some tips on how to cultivate kindness in your next presentation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And...

Expectations and ground rules are important to managing your classroom. Becky has some thoughts on that, and how to recover from a challenging conversation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on the...

Getting back to school sometimes means working with other teachers. What makes a great collaboration? Becky has four ways you can improve your co-facilitation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on...

When you do back-to-school shopping, you have a list. Likewise, there’s a list for teachers and trainers. But instead of supplies, it’s a list of things to we might do when we’re training. Becky has eight things that should be on your back-to-school list. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes...

This week we revisit one of our most popular episodes of this year. Becky has learned important lessons from running marathons that apply to teaching classes. It has to do with running a marathon in new shoes. What does that have to do with teaching a class? You’ll have to listen to find out. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-fie...

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: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  http...

Last week, Sara Davis of the Bob Pike Group talked about how to keep your presentation on time by avoiding six things. This week she has the flip side — six things you should do. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862...

Sara Davis of the Bob Pike Group fills in for Becky this week. You probably never find yourself talking faster and faster to fit in your entire presentation because you have amazing time management. But perhaps a friend could use Sara’s advice on how to keep things moving, entertaining, but also on time. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the...

Janis Brown of the Bob Pike Groups fills in for Becky this week. Janis says you need to know and understand your audience so they pay attention and understand you.  Engineer curiosity! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques...

People pay attention to charismatic people. So how do you become one? Becky has five steps for you, starting with your own confidence. You can’t sell what you haven’t bought! Send your thoughts to Becky at: bpluth@bobpikegroup.com Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.app...

People are obviously motivated when their job or money is on the line. But if that’s not the case, motivation becomes a little harder. Becky has several ideas for solutions… including collecting stamps! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-t...

If you do enough webinars, you will eventually run into a difficult virtual learner. Becky has some ideas on how you can deal with challenging behaviors. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify he...

Is your presentation compliant with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)? Captions, colors and contrast all play a part in making your presentation accessible to all. Becky talks how you can make it part of the design instead of an afterthought. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  ht...

Questions can provide zip to your presentation… if you do them the right way. Becky talks about “death by matching” and other unfair questions you’ll want to avoid. You can also take the Bob Pike Group’s three-hour crash course on assessment questions https://store.bobpikegroup.com/creating-effective-assessments-crash-course/?_ga=2.121107848.1036813151.1652295520-19518901.1623951405 Purchase Becky...

Becky has written 10 books. How does she figure out when to write a new one? Listen, take notes and you, too, can write a happy ending to your book dreams. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify...

Facilitating can be very powerful. You can create a very motivating… or demotivating experience depending upon how you do it. Becky walks us through the four main purposes of facilitating and how you can keep things moving. Better Virtual Meetings Crash Course by The Bob Pike Group https://store.bobpikegroup.com/better-virtual-meetings-crash-course/?_ga=2.161311293.1464407801.1647377566-19518901.1...

Everyone likes being asked their opinion. Becky says you can use that to your advantage when doing presentations. She has 10 ways you can use polls—including making numbers fun. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id8625...

The Bob Pike Group did a survey to uncover the worst mistakes people make in doing training. Laugh and cry as Becky talks about the things you should not try. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on t...

You know what a TED talk is. Now listen and learn to do a TED-Ex. Becky has a selection of styles for you to select.   BIG Ideas https://www.ted.com/speakers/bryan_stevenson https://www.ted.com/speakers/onora_o_neill   Tech Demo https://www.ted.com/speakers/tan_le https://www.ted.com/speakers/markus_fischer   The Performance https://www.ted.com/speakers/usman_riaz https://www.ted.com/speakers/arth...

Tools, images, props, and consulting tips to make your life a little easier. Not only a podcast, but links! A few of my favorite things • www.umu.com This is a dynamic tool for microlearning as well as some tools for live online teaching. (Three-month subscription) • www.c3softworks.com a gamification tool that students and adults alike love. (Three-Month Cloud-Based Subscription) • www.simpleshow...

Are you ready for Becky’s pop quiz? It has nothing and yet everything to do with doing memorable presentations. She has four tips plus a bonus. Killer Presentation Tactics https://m.umu.com/course/?groupId=133286&sKey=c4bf45cf18e9b5b5dc8b908c929c6d7c Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:...

Being on camera is intense work! Why make your learners work so hard in a Zoom session? Get rid of the eye glaze. Becky has some tips to avoid the burnout from overusing virtual platforms. Early eye gaze research Argyle, M., & Dean, J. (1965). Eye-contact, distance and affiliation. Sociometry, 28(3), 289–304. https://doi.org/10.2307/2786027 Bailenson, J. N., Blascovich, J., Beall, A. C., & Loomis,...

You’re heading back into the office—what are your styles? Not just your clothes style (although that’s important), but how about your teaching style? Becky dresses you up with a versatile wardrobe of ideas. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creati...

Becky has a Disney themed podcast for you. Come on and take a ride. It’s a whole new world of face-to-face training! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ 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/R...

This week we're revisiting one of Becky's most popular podcasts. Got something to sell? A product? A class? Yourself? Whatever it is, Becky says to be effective you need make your pitch in just one page. She has some tips on what to include and leave out. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/ Podcast available on iTunes...