Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

How can you make a video that works for your training? Becky has 10 suggestions on how you can make your video sound good, look good, and get attention. Smart Brevity book https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Brevity-Power-Saying-More/dp/1523516976 Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/2p84kb5p 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/ypyf7rs7

Is Becky’s podcast scripted? Should you script your podcast? To find out the answer, you’ll just need to listen to Becky’s tips and then check out her producer Mike’s favorite tools below. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/55zwrsvh 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/5texsn28 TimeScape Productions Podcast tools www.timescapemedia.com

75% of your students are more likely to watch videos than read. Becky has some ideas on how you can easily use video to create bite-sized learning. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/3rfur2ua 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/3daddbex

Critical thinking can help you with self-directed ideas for continuous growth. How do you get started with critical thinking? See if you can answer Becky’s riddles. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yvu7d5my 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/crk4xkr3

Got plans for learning in the new year? Instead of making a complicated plan, Becky recommends you start out with a list of things you want to dive into. She has a list of resources you can use. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4ay7dz 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/y9hdwuxc

How do you stand out in a crowd? Get certified! Becky talks about the reasons to get certified and how you go about it. LINK: Spring Fling Certification Session https://tinyurl.com/4eebd3za Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/yraak9y3 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/y9hdwuxc

Brevity is a goal for any communication, but it doesn’t mean shallow. Becky talks about Smart Brevity—The Power Of Saying More With Less and how it’s helped her get rid of all the extra words. LINK: Smart Brevity. https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Brevity-Power-Saying-More/dp/1523516976 Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/mrbzp7sr 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/4ju24w7a

You’re a trainer, but do you also think of yourself as a speaker? How about a facilitator, author or coach? These are all hats you need to wear occasionally to be successful in your profession. Becky has some ways to get started. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/3hrv6v3f 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/yw64zec7

It's the holidays - so we have a gift for you …our most popular podcast of 2022! OK, it's a repeat, but think of it as thoughtful regifting. 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: https://tinyurl.com/4vjfy39h 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/4c4fdp6f

We’ve all heard about The Great Resignation. The Bob Pike Group has an incredible record of retaining talented trainers even through the pandemic. Becky talks about three things you can do to make your workplace somewhere people want to be. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/562a9ewv 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/3sdvuu4k Harvard Business Review article - who is driving the great resignation? https://hbr.org/2021/09/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation Blind Spots book https://tinyurl.com/3777aru6

Your trainees have different ways to learn. Becky says there are ways to make your training appeal to multiple styles at the same time, so no group is left behind. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/b8j7tf52 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/yc37y8kf

You can learn from Becky’s mistakes. She talks about one of the worst training sessions that she did, what she learned from it, and four things you can do to prevent it from happening to you. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/mumwaz9x 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/59umuts3

Technology is out there to help improve your training. But you need to use it correctly. Becky has five tips to help you maximize your learners’ performance. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/562uwd5v 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/5yehdamf

Talking about how much you should get paid is often a taboo subject. But compensation is the number 2 factor for satisfaction with a job. What should trainers get paid? Becky has statistics to help guide your discussions and decisions about pay. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xsc3a 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/2dzrhp2v

When it comes to budgets, if you don’t ask you don’t get. Becky has some tips on how to get the budget you need to do training and development. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/562uwd5v 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/5yehdamf

Whether you’re in person or online you need to get people to come to your session. So how do you stand out? Beck says the key is how you write your class description and objectives. She has four ideas to invite people to learn. 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 The industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

If you’re impatient for action, you make be an activator—just like Becky. If you get bogged down on getting things going, you could benefit from hearing how an activator overcomes procrastination. Becky’s strengths are: Achiever Communicator Activator Woo Relator What are yours? Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/cliftonstrengths?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=strengthsfinder&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb6fKxIwaUO3ehcTcWEQG48gl04Sryooik6qBXyuiAMqBH_wvXBoE7xoCSCoQAvD_BwE 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/podcasts

If you’re impatient for action, you make be an activator—just like Becky. If you get bogged down on getting things going, you could benefit from hearing how an activator overcomes procrastination. Becky’s strengths are: Achiever Communicator Activator Woo Relator What are yours? Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/cliftonstrengths?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=strengthsfinder&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb6fKxIwaUO3ehcTcWEQG48gl04Sryooik6qBXyuiAMqBH_wvXBoE7xoCSCoQAvD_BwE 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/podcasts

Do you like to check things off a to-do list? If so, you may be an achiever, just like Becky. So how do you use this strength? Becky has some things you should remember, including taking time to celebrate! Becky’s strengths are: Achiever Communicator Activator Woo Relator What are yours? Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/cliftonstrengths?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=strengthsfinder&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb6fKxIwaUO3ehcTcWEQG48gl04Sryooik6qBXyuiAMqBH_wvXBoE7xoCSCoQAvD_BwE 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/podcasts

Communication is key no matter your job. Most people could do better on this. Communication is more than standing up and speaking in public. It’s listening and taking your audience captive. You can bring dry, boring content to life if you have this. Becky has some tips on how to use your strength as a communicator. Becky’s strengths are: Achiever Communicator Activator Woo Relator What are yours? Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/cliftonstrengths?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=strengthsfinder&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb6fKxIwaUO3ehcTcWEQG48gl04Sryooik6qBXyuiAMqBH_wvXBoE7xoCSCoQAvD_BwE 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/podcasts