Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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When Shorter Microlearning Isn’t Smarter Aug 13, 2026

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We’ve been told to make everything shorter because of attention span. But that’s not how training works. The content determines the length. Becky has tips on how to organize your content into right-size chunks that make sense for your learners.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Managing Up Without Selling Out Aug 06, 2026

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If you’ve ever been asked to do a one-hour workshop to “fix the culture,” you know there are some pretty ridiculous asks made of trainers. When you get one like that, you can either serve up an hour of garbage, or push back to find what the real need is. Becky has some tips on managing such a situation.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Why People Can’t Remember Your Training Jul 30, 2026

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Have you heard about the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve? Research shows we forget 70% of what we’ve learned in 24 hours and 90% of it in a week. Becky has some practical ways to fight the forget.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgetting_curve

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Is Your Saboteur Waiting To Derail You? Jul 23, 2026

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There may be a virus lurking amongst your learners. The person who is constantly sighing and muttering to neighbors. Ignore this behavior at your own risk! Becky has suggestions on how to convert this potential enemy of your presentation into an ally.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

The Art Of The Debrief: Why Your Are Activities Are Fun But Useless Jul 16, 2026

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You’ve got a great learning activity. Everyone had fun. But did anyone learn what you intended? If you didn’t do a proper debrief, the answer is probably no. Becky says the key to designing an activity and a debrief is to engineer it in reverse.

TED talk link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Moving From Trainer To Motivator: Coaching For Success Jun 16, 2017

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Many trainers today are being asked to be coaches. Bob Pike Group trainer Rich Meiss has seven tips on how to offer feedback as a coach. Sign up to hear Rich and others Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Mandatory Training: 7 Tips For Training “Prisoners” Jun 09, 2017

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Let’s face it, not everyone wants to be in a training session. But the boss has made it “mandatory” and so some of your students feel like “prisoners” in your classroom and may misbehave. Bob Pike Group trainer Rich Meiss has seven tips to help you deal with bad behavior without being the bad guy.
Sign up to hear Rich and others Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

How To Improve Your Speaking Voice: Tips And Examples Jun 02, 2017

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The voice you have now is not your fate. It’s not fixed and permanent. Bob Pike Group trainer Rich Meiss has some great tips and exercises to improve your voice and unlock its full potential. Sign up to hear Rich and others Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Setting Up For Success At Your Next Training Session May 26, 2017

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Content is important — but if you don’t have your room set up correctly, people won’t retain what you’re teaching them. That’s one of the important lessons Senior Trainer Consultant Doug McCallum has learned in his 30 years of working for the Bob Pike Group. Doug says research shows classroom design that encourages interaction improves retention.
Sign up to hear Doug and others Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Names Are The Name Of The Game When You Train May 19, 2017

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Doug McCallum is passionate about using scented markers in his training sessions. The orange ones smell like Tang! But the smell of the markers has little to do with why he uses them. Doug is the “old dog” at the Bob Pike Group, and this week he shares some of the tips he’s learned in his 30 years of helping people learn and retain information better.
Sign up to hear Doug and others Bob Pike Group trainers at the fall conference: www.bobpikegroup.com/success Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

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