Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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The Cheap 10-Minute Leadership Practice You Should Use Apr 30, 2026

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Becky says practically nobody uses this 10-minute leadership practice, but it can radically change how you manage people.

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.

Listen To This Before You Buy A New Learning Platform Apr 23, 2026

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Ever buy a fancy learning program that you don’t use? Becky says the problem is that the wrong person is often buying the platform and they don’t understand the problem. Becky focuses on how technology does not fix culture. People fix people problems.

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.

Getting More And Better Questions From Your Learners Apr 16, 2026

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Why do people not ask questions in the moment but will send them to you later? Becky says the problem is the permission paradox. Becky says you’ll get better results if you ask for questions to put the onus on you to explain.

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 Your Training Isn’t Sticking Apr 09, 2026

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Your participants aren’t forgetting your content because they don’t care — their brain left the building three minutes ago. Attention residue is killing your effectiveness. Becky says the key is shifting from theory to real-life applications of what they’re learning.

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.

Make Hybrid Work For Zoom And It Works For The Room Apr 02, 2026

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Hybrid training isn’t broken. Your design is. Becky says people who are sitting in little Zoom boxes online can feel left out when others are physically with you in the room. She has several ideas on how to fix this, starting with designing for remote people first — because if it works for Zoom, it works in the room.

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.

What You Should Have in Your Training Travel Bag Feb 10, 2017

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Becky travels a lot — but where ever she goes, she always packs a few essential items that all trainers should have at their fingertips. Do you have all of these items? Are there additional items you can’t do without that you think everyone should have? Send your favorites to Becky through our Facebook page.
Link to Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheBobPikeGroup/ 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

Kick The Long Lecture Habit Feb 03, 2017

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Becky says the Bob Pike Group has a rule: lecture if you must, but never more than ten minutes…and not more than four if you’re online. Any longer and learners won’t be engaged with what you’re teaching. Becky has some great tips on you can re-tool your lecture into some short and snappy segments.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Turning Point Technology www.turningtechnologies.com
www.c3softworks.com
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 Make Forming Groups Fun And Energizing Jan 27, 2017

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At some point, you’ll probably want your learners to split into groups to discuss the material or complete an exercise. Don’t just ask them to number off. Becky says that’s BORING. Do something fun instead to get the excitement and creative juices flowing. She has a great list of easy ideas you can try.
Related podcast: How To Put Participation In The Cards - Three New Games
http://bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos
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

Begin With Your End In Mind: Planning Your Debriefs Jan 20, 2017

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At the end of any learning activity, you need a debrief to ensure that your learner comprehends and remembers what you just taught. Becky says the key to a successful debrief can be how you start your whole presentation.
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

Secrets Of A Powerful Presentation Jan 13, 2017

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What turns a good presentation into a great one? Planning, preparation and polish! Becky has a five-step plan to make your next presentation memorable.
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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