Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group
Becky Pluth of the Bob Pike Group shares her thoughts on creative training techniques.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 553
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Everything Old Is Digital New Again
Over your career, you’ve probably created a ton of content. Even though it may be a decade or more old, there are portions that are tried and true that don’t really change over time. In this week’s p…
00:04:34 |
Tue 03 Sep 2019
Three Secrets To Writing A Book
Becky has written nine books. In this week’s podcast she tells you three writing secrets she wished she knew sooner. The first two are important decisions you need to make before you start writing. T…
00:04:26 |
Fri 30 Aug 2019
Your Expertise Is Walking Out The Door
If your company is like most companies, a growing number of people are nearing retirement age. Locked inside their brains are gobs of experience and most of their knowledge is not documented anywhere…
00:03:25 |
Fri 23 Aug 2019
12 Tips For One-On-One Training
Got one person you need to train in? Becky says you can use some of the same techniques you use in a full classroom. But there are some differences… including one that Becky admits is a “well duh!”
…
00:05:44 |
Fri 16 Aug 2019
Demystifying Presenting, Training and Facilitating
Is what you do presenting, training or facilitating? In this podcast, Becky covers the main differences between the three and how you can employ them depending upon the situation. Bonus: she tells yo…
00:05:46 |
Sat 10 Aug 2019
Quick Start: Project Management For Trainers
As a trainer, you’ll probably have to manage projects even though you’re not certified to so do. Becky says you can do it with the help of five steps and four questions.
Purchase Becky's new book h…
00:06:17 |
Sat 03 Aug 2019
Your Great Presentation: Butterflies Flying In Formation
Can you remember a presentation that knocked your socks off? I bet it had power and purpose. Becky tells you all about the importance of PIE - persuade, inform and entertain, and helps you manage th…
00:05:42 |
Sat 27 Jul 2019
What’s Up With Formative And Summative Assessments?
When do you use a formative assessment and when do you use a summative assessment? Becky has three key questions you need to ask to decide which one to use.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://s…
00:06:04 |
Fri 19 Jul 2019
Language Isn’t Your Only International Teaching Barrier
Truth? Common Sense? Silence? They all mean different things in different cultures, which can make teaching internationally a challenge. Becky has some thoughts on how you can break through those bar…
00:06:12 |
Fri 12 Jul 2019
It’s Time To Get Our Game On!
Game-based learning gets results. So, how do you convince your boss to make gamification part of your offerings? Get your your pen, because Becky has four key things you’ll want to tell your boss.
L…
00:05:25 |
Fri 05 Jul 2019
Getting Video-Based Training Right
Video is becoming more and more popular for training. It’s also incredibly effective. Becky says to make a good video, you need to put your learners’ needs first.
Purchase Becky's new book here: htt…
00:04:15 |
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Bulletproofing Your Next Virtual Training Session - 5 Tips
Virtual training follows a lot of the same best practices as in-person training, but there are some extra things you need to do make absolutely sure your session is a smashing success. Becky has five…
00:07:38 |
Fri 28 Jun 2019
Will Your Next Generation Of Leaders Be Ready?
Leadership is a competitive advantage. Will your company maintain its competitive advantage as your current generation of leaders retires? Becky has some thoughts on how to develop the next generatio…
00:05:40 |
Fri 14 Jun 2019
Evaluating Evaluations: The Challenges Of Choices
How many choices should you give people in an evaluation? Do you want a scale with a midpoint? Becky says it all depends on what you want to measure.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bob…
00:05:54 |
Fri 07 Jun 2019
Ingredients For A High Performing Team
Want to be on a better-than-average team? Becky says you need the right ingredients — trust, effort, flexibility, and gratitude being some of them. But what about leadership? Spoiler alert: leadershi…
00:05:54 |
Fri 31 May 2019
Keep It Short: Why One Page Is Better
Got something to sell? A product? A class? Yourself? Whatever it is, Becky says to be effective you need make your pitch in just one page. She has some tips on what to include and leave out.
Purch…
00:05:57 |
Fri 31 May 2019
Is Blogging Still A Thing?
Whatever happened to blogs? Before Facebook, blogging was one of the best ways to build your reputation and get your expertise out to the world. In this age of social media is it still worthwhile to …
00:05:57 |
Fri 17 May 2019
Stay Home And Be Successful
More and more people are ditching the commute and working from home. The good news: working from home can make you more efficient, lower your stress and boost your morale. However, there are potenti…
00:07:01 |
Fri 10 May 2019
Want To Be A Humorous Speaker? 5 Dos And Don’ts
“Dying is easy. Comedy is hard” is the old show business adage. Trying to be a humorous speaker can be like a high flying tightrope act — spectacular when it works, deadly if it doesn’t. So before yo…
00:06:32 |
Fri 03 May 2019
Secrets To Connecting With Any Audience
When you personally connect with an audience, you’re going to be more successful. But how do you make that happen… even when you can’t see them? Becky says part of the answer is to be yourself. For t…
00:04:57 |
Fri 26 Apr 2019
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Becky Pluth. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.