Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

How does your brain work? You’ve heard of left brain vs. right brain. But your mind is different than your brain. Becky has some good ways to get your brain and your mind going. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/57zbf873 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 train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/muutubnk

Mindfulness is important for the learner and the presenter.  Becky talks about how you can use mindfulness techniques when you present and when you prepare. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/4fzdx6dv 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 train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4fuf3yrn

Since the beginning of the pandemic there’s been a huge growth in depression and anxiety which makes many things including learning harder to do. Becky has some thoughts on how you can give people more choices to help reduce that anxiety. Depression and anxiety article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-33642-w Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yckpe99w 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 train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/bd6p7u5a

Are you fearful about what ChatGPT and AI could do to your training business?  AI can be a friend, not a foe, of training if you learn how to use it.  And you probably have been using it without realizing it! Becky has some tools you’ll want to check out. Get fresh with new openers and energizers that are mental like toothpick/ matchstick puzzles/word puzzles https://bit.ly/BPGMatchstick Use QR-Codes for surveys, quizzes and games. It is free and easy: https://www.qr-code-generator.com/ Turn icebreakers into openers or energizers. https://icebreakerideas.com/ Take back time – create and use to do lists on paper or virtual www.todoist.com Eliminate distractions when designing www.focusme.com Track time spent on designing and developing www.toggl.com, https://app.clockify.me/en/login Make pre-test and post-test fun through gamification www.C3Softworks.com Comix are fun and different www.makebeliefcomix.com Make yourself an avatar for microlearning segments or welcome slides https://avatarmaker.com/ Record,

30% of workforces will remain remote for the next year. So what about the 70% that has to go back? A lot of workers do not want to return to office. Becky talks about navigating this new normal from both the manager and the employee perspective. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/u567cnvd 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/bdez3fte

You’re amazing because you listen to this podcast! That’s us, recognizing what you do. Employees crave recognition that is not biased.  One in five have never been recognized for the good they do. So how do you spot the good and recognize it, particularly when not everyone wants it the same way? Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/5cvdnenj 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4u994r8b

Taking a break will keep your learners refreshed and focused. Becky has some suggestions on games you can play that don’t require much preparation. Purchase Becky's new book here:https://tinyurl.com/45wkrkn7 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/2p83uxph

You don’t need a specialty app to engage your learners. They probably have what you need right on their phones. Becky has some great ideas that not only teach, but also give them a needed break! Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/mv3wfcb5 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/ycyhjkaf

How do you get the entire room to participate in learning? Opportunities to participate help. So does praising people when they ask questions. But Becky says the real answer is chemical based. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8dda3h 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4x5rhzf4

Blended learning is a tool you should have in your tool belt for either in person or online.  Becky walks us through seven methods — including making it all a competition! Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/7wh94957 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4emv2742

Blended learning has benefits for your business as well as your learners. Becky talks about what we’ve learned during the pandemic can be leveraged for the future. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/4kyzyym4 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/2p9ajjbj

This week we revisit one of Becky's most popular podcast episodes Becky Pluth explains how your students can divide and conquer a huge amount of material using a technique called "teach backs." Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/wznvfvzk 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/5n72am65

The mark of a good presentation is that people will remember it.  So it makes sense that you should know how memory works. Becky talks about the different types of memory and how you can remember something for life. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/mrbv5pzj 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/bx5y6h9u

With so much to do every day, people sometimes forget they need time to relax.  Without relaxing, stress can take a toll on you.  Becky has a no-stress quiz you can take to find out if you’re too stressed. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/vftjyy76 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/mt5d5r5e

Becky has traveled the world for 17 years to speak. Here are some of the things she keeps in mind for before, during and after her trips. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/3yxhjvvh 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/2p939hmu

You’ve got your presentation down.  US audiences love it. But will it fly in Amsterdam?  Will you be awake when you get to Amsterdam? Those are some of the issues Becky faces as a world traveler and speaker. Today she shares some planning and traveling tips. 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 And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/23kd7k6d

You’re doing the talking, but are you paying attention to the body language from your audience?  Some of it is easy to read. But what about raised eyebrows, tight lips and smiley foreheads? Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/bde3cktc 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/2p8fs8vt

Want to avoid things going wrong during your next training session? Checklists are your friend. Becky shares her presentation checklist with us, including that very important instruction — take a deep breath. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/mvpt2kvx 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfja4yc

Props are one of the easiest things to add to a presentation, but most people don’t think about it. Becky is not most people. So she has some great suggestions on what to bring (squishy balls for fidgeters) and what to avoid (chocolate during the summer.) Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/5xusamjw 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/ydr6jt2p

One of the biggest challenges presenters have is making a good PowerPoint to support their presentation. Becky has seven rules you should remember — including when to use a blank screen. Garr Reynolds books on PowerPoint: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=garr+reynolds&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_5 Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yss6az27 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/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs. Visit at: https://tinyurl.com/4vrkswt7