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Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

Becky Pluth of the Bob Pike Group shares her thoughts on creative training techniques.

Training Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
5 minutes
Episodes
553
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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Using Video To Train: 5 New Tips

Using Video To Train: 5 New Tips

People love to learn through video and movies. Becky has five quick tips that will help you be successful when using videos in your next presentation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.b…
00:04:28  |   Sat 15 Feb 2020
If You Have To Lecture, Follow These Tips

If You Have To Lecture, Follow These Tips

No one likes to sit through a lecture. But what if that’s the only way to deliver your lesson? Becky has five tips that will help you out. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.c…
00:04:26  |   Sat 08 Feb 2020
Four Principles Of Adult Learning

Four Principles Of Adult Learning

Adults learn differently than kids. Becky outlines four principles you need to keep in mind when designing your class. Structure is important… and for that reason, there will be a quiz at the end of …
00:05:09  |   Thu 30 Jan 2020
Secrets To Dealing With Difficult Participants

Secrets To Dealing With Difficult Participants

Hecklers? Cell phone addicts? Becky has seen it all when it comes to difficult participants. She shares some of her secrets on how to get the upper hand and keep your class on course. Purchase Beck…
00:05:18  |   Fri 24 Jan 2020
Hey Speaker, Quit Being Nervous!

Hey Speaker, Quit Being Nervous!

We all get nervous about speaking. But how do you gain the confidence you need to overcome that nervousness? Becky has some tools and tips to minimize the sweaty palms, shakes and filler words. Purc…
00:05:31  |   Fri 17 Jan 2020
Teaching Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes

Teaching Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes

Are you teaching a knowledge, skill or an attitude? Becky says the answer determines how you will present. Good news: there are ways to teach all three at the same time. Purchase Becky's new book he…
00:04:13  |   Fri 10 Jan 2020
11 Alternatives To Lectures

11 Alternatives To Lectures

Lectures are really dull. Don’t be dull. Becky has 11 ideas you can use instead of lecturing — including magic tricks! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-train…
00:04:23  |   Thu 02 Jan 2020
Six Testing Question Tips

Six Testing Question Tips

How do you know if the test questions you write are written well? Becky has six quick tips to help you, including one thing you should absolutely avoid. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.…
00:05:52  |   Wed 25 Dec 2019
How To Test Fairly And Accurately

How To Test Fairly And Accurately

At the end of your session how do you know if learning has really occurred? Was your presentation effective? Becky says you need measurable objectives when teaching and fair and accurate tests to me…
00:05:52  |   Thu 19 Dec 2019
Linking Exercises To Objectives

Linking Exercises To Objectives

What kind of exercises will facilitate the learning you want to achieve in your classroom? Becky runs through some examples that might help you. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpike…
00:05:52  |   Sat 14 Dec 2019
Discover And Learn

Discover And Learn

What can toddlers teach you about learning? They learn through discovery. Adults can learn that way too, and it’s more memorable. Becky has some ideas on how you can work discovery into your session…
00:05:43  |   Fri 06 Dec 2019
Action Plans For Tough Issues

Action Plans For Tough Issues

As a leader, you know when there are tough issues that need to be worked through. But how do you address the conflict? Becky has an exercise that will help you develop an action plan that gets peopl…
00:05:14  |   Fri 29 Nov 2019
Let’s Get This Party Started!

Let’s Get This Party Started!

What do training sessions and parties have in common? Icebreakers! You need them to get people comfortable. Becky has some great icebreakers that will make it easier for all to be ready to learn. …
00:06:05  |   Fri 22 Nov 2019
Build Your Credibility With Consulting

Build Your Credibility With Consulting

People demand credibility from their leaders. Becky says honesty, competency and being inspiring are the ingredients for building credibility. So how does consulting fit in? Purchase Becky's new …
00:05:44  |   Fri 15 Nov 2019
Upgrade Your PowerPoint Game - 4 Sure Fire Tips

Upgrade Your PowerPoint Game - 4 Sure Fire Tips

Are your PowerPoint presentations stuck in the ‘90s? Do your slides have more words than white space? Becky has four tips that will add electricity and impact to your presentation. Links Morgue Fil…
00:04:32  |   Sat 09 Nov 2019
Overcoming Resistance

Overcoming Resistance

You may be right, but people won’t listen to you. How do you break through the resistance when people are listening to their hearts and not their heads? Becky says you need to tread carefully and yo…
00:06:04  |   Fri 01 Nov 2019
Transformation Through Presentation

Transformation Through Presentation

You know change is hard. Convincing others to change is even harder. How do you do it? First step is to listen to Becky’s podcast where she has some great tips on how to persuade an audience to chan…
00:05:06  |   Thu 24 Oct 2019
A Blended Definition Of Blended Learning

A Blended Definition Of Blended Learning

You’ve probably heard the term blended learning. So what is it really? Is it old-fashioned face-to-face, on the job or online? Turns out it’s that and at least four other things. In this week’s pod…
00:06:43  |   Fri 27 Sep 2019
Neuroscience vs. Cognitive Psychology

Neuroscience vs. Cognitive Psychology

Neuroscience is about how brains are wired. Psychology is about behavior. Which one will help you teach? Becky looks at how to take advantage of both of these schools of thought. Trends in Neuroscie…
00:04:30  |   Fri 20 Sep 2019
Do Your Learners Need You Present To Learn?

Do Your Learners Need You Present To Learn?

When so much of instruction can be done through devices or online, does it really matter if you’re in the classroom? Becky tells us what scientific studies have found. Transfer of Expertise is erodi…
00:03:17  |   Fri 13 Sep 2019
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