Active Learning Strategies
If you want to spark active learning in your training sessions, there are eight strategies that I have used with consistent success. You don’t need to heed all eight, but I have found that most of them are critical for...
Grounded Brain-Based Training
During an experiment conducted by Dr. Strayer, (2006) during his studies about the fragility of the human brain; forty individuals drove a car in a simulator under four conditions: No distractions Talking on a hand-held cell phone Talking on a...
Accelerate learning with examples
Lactose is a complex sugar found in milk. To digest lactose, you need lactase, an enzyme that breaks lactose into two sugar molecules: glucose and galactose. Individuals lacking this enzyme have lactose intolerance. Unable to digest milk, they suffer from...
Facilitation Skills: Using Training Games
Training games are a form of experiential learning typically used to facilitate dynamic group processes. They encourage participant involvement and interest in training content. Facilitators can customize published games to suit their specific training needs, and when off-the-shelf games are...
The Upsurge of Informal Learning
Informal learning has emerged as an important element in employee development, and collaborative tools and technology help facilitate this process. Forward-thinking companies realize that while corporate training continues to play an integral role in advancing today’s workforce, informal learning has...
When there’s resistance in the room
No matter what the topic, format, or circumstances, many people in the room simply are not on board when a facilitator walks through the door. Every facilitator has witnessed eye rolls, inattention, negative remarks, and body language that signals disinterest....
The Successful Global Presenter: How to Engage Audiences Across Cultures
In today’s global economy, all companies from Fortune 100 powerhouses to small businesses look internationally for opportunities to grow. With so much at stake, trainers and other presenters who represent these companies often feel tremendous pressure to succeed. Unfortunately, many...