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- Take It or Leave It
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Take It or Leave It
From Guest Contributor Laura Pouarz, Training Specialist for the Center for Learning and Organizational Excellence “You can please all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot please all the people … Continue reading
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
Reviewing Content – The Art of Closure
In a previous post we discussed that closers are those activities that; allowed students to review content in an interactive way; ties the training together and; provides an opportunity for a celebration. Closers may be written into the course to end … Continue reading
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
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
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
Choosing the Leader
Please don’t call on me. It’s what they’re thinking. At least some of your participants are scared to death that you will ask a questions and turn a wary eye their way, point them out, and demand an answer. One … Continue reading
Breaking Into Groups
Groupies When it is time to break participant’s into groups how can you make the process smooth and effective. Here are a few things to consider… If you’re looking for simplicity, there is nothing easier than numbering off. To make … Continue reading
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
