Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

How do you turn the unexpected to your advantage? Becky has some simple steps that will help you when an unexpected events happen at a training session. Sometimes the unexpected is more important than what you were planning to teach. Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

If you can offer more than training to make a business better, you may be able to make that leap to performance consulting. Becky has some ways to evaluate if you have the good questioning and influencing skills you'll need. Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Your next presentation will be your best one yet if you follow the tips Becky has in this podcast. Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Making a business presentation may sort of look and feel like teaching a class. You're talking, someone else is listening and you hope they remember what you told them. But Becky says there's one big difference — you're trying to persuade them! Want to be successful? Then listen to Becky's four questions you need to answer before you do your next business presentation. Runs 4:23 Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

In last week's podcast Becky talked about movie scenes can be a big help in training. This week she explains the best way to use them, including the questions you should and should not ask your learners. Runs 4:43 Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Movie scenes can be a great shortcut for getting across an idea because they're often emotional which makes the lesson more memorable. But if you plan to use a movie scene, Becky says you need to watch it at least three different ways before you use it. Runs 5:17 Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

If you think getting people to pay attention in class is difficult, try doing it when they're watching online with all of the distractions of their home or office. How do you break through to engage their brain? Becky has some tips and strategies you can use. Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Becky says there are four basic styles for presenters. Which one best describes you? It’s important to know because you may need to tweak your style depending upon who your audience is. Runs 7:14 Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Listening is a critical element in teaching. Becky says listening isn't as simple as just hearing what people are saying. What's just as important is HOW they are saying it and how you are reacting to it. Open your eyes and ears and you can discover and adapt to your learner's style. Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

You've got your presentation ready to go, but the seating in the room isn't ideal. It's too hot or too cold, people aren't responding, the equipment isn't working… Yikes! This is becoming a nightmare! Becky says it's time to load up your "first aid kit" so you can fix these little problems before they sabotage your presentation. Here is the link to purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

STRESS! FEAR! These are the enemies of learning. They shut down your pre-frontal cortex. It's why you say stupid things when you're arguing. You can't learn when you're stressed; nor can your learners. Becky has some simple ways you can reduce the stress, including some things you probably haven't thought of before. Links: Mood Meter App http://moodmeterapp.com Life unLocked - 7 revolutionary lessons to overcome fear from Doctor Pillay. http://www.amazon.com/Life-Unlocked-Revolutionary-Lessons-Overcome/dp/1609611462 Purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Didn't do as well as you wanted at that last presentation? Instead of beating your self up about it, Becky has a much more productive approach you can take. Link to purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Brain science shows that if you cram for a test, you may do well on the test but you don't retain what you learned. If you space your learning out over time, you'll remember it. Becky has some great tips on how you can do that. Links: "Sleep and Cortison Interact to Support Memory Consolidation." http://cercor.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/09/25/cercor.bht255.full.pdf+html Flash cards: http://web.williams.edu/Psychology/Faculty/Kornell/Publications/Kornell.2009b.pdf Here is the link to purchase Becky’s new book pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

You're more likely to learn something if you choose to learn it. Becky has some ideas on how you can inject that important element of freedom in to the classroom. Book: Stress signaling pathways that impair pre-frontal cortex structure and function http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907136/ Here is the link to purchase Becky’s new book Pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Often people will need to unlearn before they can learn something new. What was once a skill can be a bad habit that needs to be forgotten. Becky shows us how the laws of learning can help you get people to do that quickly. Here is the link to purchase Becky’s new book Pre-sale: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Becky has some tips on how you can go beyond being a teacher and become a coach. One of the keys is coming up with a burning question. What is a burning question? The answer is in the podcast. Book link: https://www.bobpikegroup.com

Learning works better when your students do the work. Just like exercise, if they use it they won't lose it. Becky has a sure-fire way to make higher order thinking happen in your next training session. Links: C3 softworks http://www.c3softworks.com Blooms taxonomy https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/ More info about Becky's book on how to train the trainer at: http://www.bobpikegroup.com

Becky is a recovering lecturer. She loves to talk and can tell you five different ways to sell something. She'll also tell you that's the wrong way to increase learning. Teaching just one way to do something is the basis of Instructor Led Participant Centered (ILPC) training. It's based on brain science. Bonus: It's a repeatable process that cuts your design time in half! More info about Becky's book on how to train the trainer at: http://www.bobpikegroup.com

Props add visual excitement and engagement to a learning session.  Becky has a list of her favorite props that you should bring along to your next gig.   Mentioned in this podcast: Mr. Sketch Markers www.mrsketch.com 3M Chart paper http://www.amazon.com/3M-Chart-30-Inches-White-40-Sheets/dp/B000BL0TDG Woodstock Zenergy Chimes http://www.chimes.com//p-374-zenergy-chime-solo.aspx?  

Got a deck of playing cards? Good! Then once you listen to this podcast from Becky you'll have all the tools you need to improve participation at your next session.