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
“Reply All” Sucks - How To Declutter Your Communication
Is your inbox full of unwanted emails? Conversely, are you filling up other people’s inboxes with unwanted emails? Becky has some tips on how to put a stop to it all, declutter and give yourself some…
00:06:43 |
Fri 01 Jun 2018
Manage Conflict In The Classroom Like You Do At Home
How is a marriage like a classroom session? They’re both likely to involve conflict that needs to be successfully resolved. Becky has some tips on dealing with the big conflicts that crop up in clas…
00:05:18 |
Fri 01 Jun 2018
Using Critical Thinking To Make Faster, Better Decisions
There is so much information available on most topics you can spend a lot of time doing research before making a decision. Becky says if you use critical thinking, you can speed up the process and re…
00:05:57 |
Fri 18 May 2018
Critical Thinking: When Google Doesn’t Have The Answer
The answers to a lot of questions are just one Google away. That’s a blessing and a curse at the same time. Becky says because the Internet has become a crutch, most graduates these days can’t dig in…
00:04:53 |
Sat 12 May 2018
How To Negotiate Without Manipulating
Becky says good negotiating takes a little guts. You need to keep in mind the true interests of both parties and create a positive atmosphere. She has some tips on how you can get better at this crit…
00:05:32 |
Sat 05 May 2018
Encouraging Teamwork Encourages Learning
When people feel in control and included, they’re most open to learning. Becky has some tips on how you can make people feel important about themselves to help increase their learning.
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00:05:14 |
Fri 27 Apr 2018
Being Assertive Without Going Overboard
No one likes someone who is too pushy. So how do you get what you want without damaging a relationship? Be assertive. Becky has specific examples of what productive assertiveness looks like and how y…
00:05:14 |
Sat 21 Apr 2018
The Art Of Listening
What’s the most important part of communication? Listening! As Becky’s been told many times, we have one mouth and two ears, so listen twice as much as you talk. Becky has several tips and tricks …
00:05:24 |
Fri 13 Apr 2018
3 Easy Steps To Get The Hard Stuff Done
Do you have a list of projects that never seem to get done because they’re too hard? Becky says if you don’t tackle the hard stuff first it never gets done. She has three tips on how you can “eat t…
00:05:36 |
Fri 06 Apr 2018
Making Movies Helps Make Memorable Lessons
You really have to understand a subject to make a movie about it. If you have a mobile phone, you likely have a movie camera. Becky has some tips and resources you and your learners can use to make…
00:05:36 |
Fri 30 Mar 2018
Organize Like A CEO And Avoid Burnout
Becky is the CEO of her company and has trouble finding enough time to do everything. She’s learned you will burnout if you try to do everything. She has some great tips on how to reduce your worklo…
00:05:36 |
Sat 24 Mar 2018
Prepare To Be Positive
To have a positive effect on others, you need to be positive as well. So how do you develop a positive attitude? Becky says getting rid of distractions, preparation and saying no are all important s…
00:06:09 |
Fri 16 Mar 2018
Making Cell Phones A Helper, Not A Hinderance In The Classroom
People just can’t live without their cell phones! So how do you prevent them from distracting your class sessions? Becky has written a new book on how to deal with difficult participants — including …
00:06:18 |
Fri 09 Mar 2018
Being Motivated From The Inside Out
What’s the ultimate motivator in learning? Good grades? Praise? Becky says one of the best motivators is internal — that feeling of pride that comes from becoming more competent. So how do you, as th…
00:06:08 |
Fri 02 Mar 2018
Five Mistakes To Avoid In Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning is a great way to get started in training (see Becky’s previous podcast here: https://www.bobpikegroup.com/hubfs/Podcasts/Five%20Mistakes%20To%20Avoid%20In%20Project-Based%20Le…
00:05:58 |
Fri 23 Feb 2018
Getting Started With Project Based Learning
Just getting started in training? You may want to consider project-based learning. Becky has some great tips on how you can get started and be successful.
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00:06:34 |
Fri 16 Feb 2018
Using The Power Of Pausing
You need to give people time to think in your class. Becky says pausing during your lesson helps both internal and external thinkers. She explains why “don’t just think it, ink it” is a great strateg…
00:05:18 |
Fri 09 Feb 2018
Using Candy Crush Saga As A Model For Learning
Candy Crush Saga is an addictive game because it involves a quest. Becky says you can do quest learning in a low-tech or no-tech way that puts the learner in the driver’s seat.
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00:05:31 |
Sat 03 Feb 2018
How To Prepare For A Difficult Conversation
When someone is causing a distraction in your class, you need to do something. Becky says how you deal with it makes a huge difference. She explains how to use her “what, gut, so what, now what” str…
00:05:02 |
Fri 26 Jan 2018
Visualize Your Training Success Like A Pro
Successful pro athletes visualize their success. In their mind’s eye, they see themselves winning the game before they even play it. Becky says as a trainer you need to do the same thing. Your succ…
00:07:20 |
Fri 19 Jan 2018
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