Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

People just can’t live without their cell phones! So how do you prevent them from distracting your class sessions? Becky has written a new book on how to deal with difficult participants — including people who are addicted to their cell phones. Today she shares some sure-fire tips on how to get the class to manage this problem themselves. 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’s the ultimate motivator in learning? Good grades? Praise? Becky says one of the best motivators is internal — that feeling of pride that comes from becoming more competent. So how do you, as the teacher, tap into that? Becky says you need to engineer curiosity in the classroom. 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

Project-based learning is a great way to get started in training (see Becky’s previous podcast here: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/hubfs/Podcasts/Five%20Mistakes%20To%20Avoid%20In%20Project-Based%20Learning.mp3) but there can be pitfalls. Becky has identified five common mistakes and shows you how to avoid them. Marshmallow Challenge link: https://www.tomwujec.com/design-projects/marshmallow-challenge/ 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

Just getting started in training? You may want to consider project-based learning. Becky has some great tips on how you can get started and be successful. 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 need to give people time to think in your class. Becky says pausing during your lesson helps both internal and external thinkers. She explains why “don’t just think it, ink it” is a great strategy for getting quality ideas and learning out of students. 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

Candy Crush Saga is an addictive game because it involves a quest. Becky says you can do quest learning in a low-tech or no-tech way that puts the learner in the driver’s seat. 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

When someone is causing a distraction in your class, you need to do something. Becky says how you deal with it makes a huge difference. She explains how to use her “what, gut, so what, now what” strategy to reduce the tension and increase the learning retention. 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

Successful pro athletes visualize their success. In their mind’s eye, they see themselves winning the game before they even play it. Becky says as a trainer you need to do the same thing. Your success depends upon your preparation before you hit the classroom, including how you slept the night before. 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

When you start out, you’re a training team of one. But then your company expands and you need to go from a one-person show to managing an entire team? Becky has done this and has five tips on how you can grow your team successfully. 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

Gamification can be a powerful tool for learning. People love to play games! So how do you put gamification into practice? Becky has some great ideas on how you can modify your existing content to create a game. Plus, she has some tips on how to prevent your learners from becoming lab rats.   Gamification workshop: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/new-gamification-workshop-2018 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

Hiring the right people is one of the most crucial decisions you can make. The Bob Pike Group has been hiring trainers for 40 years and has some tried-and-true techniques for quickly finding and hiring the best people. Becky lets you in on her company’s big secret. 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 knows that online training can be a real bore and, for some, a real time waster. The content may be good, but it can go on and on before you get to the test. Say hello to micro learning! It’s quick, it’s effective and you can repurpose your existing training. The Bob Pike Group is about to offer a two-day course on micro learning. Get more information about the Micro Learning workshop here: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/new-microlearning-workshop-2018 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

It costs a lot to keep an employee’s skills up-to-date. How can you reduce the cost and still deliver quality training? Becky says to focus on ways to reuse content and how to quickly and efficiently design new content. Links mentioned in podcast: Raptivity http://raptivity.com/ Bloom's taxonomy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy 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

Are you an independent consultant trying to build your client base? Becky says you should use The Bob Pike Group’s tried-and-true technique for attracting new customers — give away free stuff! Free webinars and white papers can get you in front of hard-to-reach potential clients and reinforce the relationship with existing clients. 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

If your company has been training people for any length of time, you probably have courses that were once very relevant but now really should be retired. Why spend time and money that you could use better elsewhere? Becky has some great tips on how to do that and move forward with new and more relevant 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

Not all Millennials are alike, but they are different than the older leaners you may be used to having in your training sessions. They learn faster through trial and error. Becky has four tips you can use to make your next sessions Millennial friendly. 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

Stories are one of the most memorable ways to communicate and teach. But not all stories are created equal. Becky has eight tips to make your story more memorable. 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

People remember how you made them feel long after they remember that wonderful chart you used in your presentation. Becky has some tips on how you can leverage emotions and storytelling to drive your point home in your next presentation. Link to last week's podcast: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/hubfs/Podcasts/There's%20A%20Reason%20You%20Should%20Listen%20To%20This%20Fire%20Story%20From%20Becky.mp3 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

Stories make difference. How you structure them can make make a huge difference in their impact. Becky has a great example of how that works. 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

There are obvious ideas. And then there are crazy ideas. Obvious ideas are often practical solutions  to getting things done. Crazy ideas—not so much. But Becky says when you're trying to come up with the best ideas, you've got to have both obvious and crazy ideas. Did you miss Becky's podcast on big concepts? Listen to that here: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/hubfs/Podcasts/How%20To%20Make%20Your%20Big%20Concept%20Memorable.mp3 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