Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

New apps and new training tools are being created every day.  So how do you keep up with it all? Becky has some tips on how you can stay on the cutting edge. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Authenticity, incentives, surprises they¹re all part of the techniques Becky recommends you use to create compelling learning videos.  Listen for her six tips. Link to Osmo Gimbal- https://www.dji.com/products/osmo 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Everyone wants to be on a winning team, but how do you build one?  Becky has three practices you should use to make a huge difference. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Micro learning is on-demand training done in between formal training sessions. It¹s estimated that more than half of companies will soon be using it. Becky has tips on how you can design and deploy micro learning to transform your company. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Offering employees opportunities to advance within your organization is one way of retaining them. But what do you do when upward mobility just isn¹t an option for most of your people? Becky says if they can¹t go up, they can move laterally - which prevents boredom and makes them more employable. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Becky has tips on how to do a kick-butt awesome on-boarding program for new employees. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Becky is often asked how she became successful. Today she shares her top four tips on what you should or should not do for your own professional development. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Being a consultant is one way to work your way up the ladder to success. But are you cut out to do it? Becky steps through the challenges you’re likely to face and has suggestions on how to meet them. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Not everyone learns the same way. Becky says you need to have a buffet of options to help your learners. She has some tips on how to serve up those tools. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

What does training have to do with a pair of flip-flops? In today’s podcast, Becky tackles the issue of value propositions. How do you get people to pay more when your training is worth more? 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Why are stories such effective tools for teaching? Becky has a story about that. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Social media is often a disrupter of training. Facebook and Twitter on smartphones can distract from classroom learning. Despite that, Becky says those smartphones with social media are the future of training. Bersin and Deloitte website: https://www.bersin.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.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Becky has 20+ years of experience in the training industry. She has four sure-fire ways to make your training and development programs successful. You may be using some of them already! 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

You’re likely to go back to a store that values your business. Becky says you can apply this principle to your classes by valuing your learners’ choices. They’ll be more confident and learn faster! 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

No one likes to make mistakes, but we learn faster when we do. But the fear of making mistakes can make it harder to learn. Becky says if you make it OK to fail, you set people up for success. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Your brain is an incredible learning machine, but only if you teach it correctly. Becky explains the neuroscience behind learning and the simple ways you can apply it to your next class. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

How do you know what you teach is going to “stick” and be used on the job? If you don’t use it, you lose it! Becky advocates for banning lectures — instead using techniques based on brain science that are much more successful for effective 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

By 2030, 95% of all companies will be using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict what people need to learn. How will AI be able to do that? Becky says the reason is a little creepy — AI is paying attention to your search history.

A good manager needs to wear many hats. One of those hats is “coach.” Becky has some thoughts on how managers can become coaches to motivate employees to do more and take that next step to grow with your company. 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

You can't use a game to learn when you're dealing with CEOs, right? Wrong! CEOs are kids, too! Becky tells us how to overcome the favorite excuses people use to avoid participant-centered learning.