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Easily Organized Table Settings

I have always been impressed with trainers who have a well prepared room when you walk in. Arriving early, or even the evening before, to set up a room ensures that participants walk into a room that is prepared for … Continue reading

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Timers in the Classroom

One of my favorite resource discoveries in 2014 was the online timer.  These web-based timers have a number of different options ranging from a stopwatch to a snail race (my current favorite).  After setting the timer a shot is heard … Continue reading

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Stories and Tales in Training

  After hearing my “Mole” analogy in a training on change management (I’m from East Texas and grew up on a farm), a friend asked if I would consider writing out some of my stories.  Unfortunately, I have neither the … Continue reading

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Mixers, Openers and Pop-Ups

A lot goes into facilitating a good training and one of the key skills of a good trainer is knowing when to “call and audible” and insert an activity into a curriculum.  Having a variety of Mixers, Openers, Closers and Pop-Ups … Continue reading

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Window Panes

I recently had the opportunity to attend a train the trainer for curriculum designers.  One of the things I walked away with was the need for a closer for each section of training.  It is one of the most overlooked and … Continue reading

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The Trainer’s Toolbox

Much is said about adding tools to your “toolbox.” Trainers are often adding skill sets and learning different methods to train participants.  However, I have another tool box, a real one, which I use to keep those essential items I will need … Continue reading

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Coloring and the Tactile Learner

Many adults love to color. One thing I have found over the years is that by laying out a few coloring pages and some crayons many adults will keep their hands busy, and their mind active, when someone is providing … Continue reading

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Get a Little, Give a Little

The fact is we’re stingy.  Maybe not you specifically, but many of us find cool training exercises, free resources, openers, closers, puzzles and other resources and we choose not to share them.  A friend of mine would say we get all … Continue reading

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