Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Secret Weapon In The War For Talent Dec 04, 2025

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Health care organizations are hemorrhaging nurses. Turnover is happening at hospitals and elsewhere because of the lack of career growth opportunity. Becky says the secret weapon companies can deploy in the war for talent is an internal mobility program. She outlines how companies can overcome departmental people hoarding and drastically reduce turnover.

Gallup research (2024)

SHRM and Workwolf

Linked In Workforce Report

Gartner 2024

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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 Credential Revolution Nov 27, 2025

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Do you really need an expensive degree? Big companies don’t require degrees, they require credentials. That’s because companies have recognized that what you can do is more valuable than what you were taught. Becky describes how trainers can step in to help people build skill-based portfolios faster and at lower cost than a university degree.

Research Links:

Why Fewer Employers Are Requiring College Degrees

Linked In Workforce Report

Recent College Graduates Feel Underqualified to Enter the Workforce

Pearson VUE releases employer-focused analysis as part of its ongoing Value of IT Certification research series.

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.

Inclusive Training For Diverse Audiences Nov 06, 2025

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If people don’t feel included in your sessions, they don’t do well. But not everyone engages in the same way. So Becky says the key is offering multiple ways for learners to engage. She has tips on how to allow each brain to learn the way it learns best.

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.

Gamification Without The Gimmicks Oct 30, 2025

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Gamification is huge all around the word. Becky says it works for learning when it’s tied to purpose and meaningful feedback. You’ve got to know why you got it right or wrong.

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.

Storytelling As A Superpower Oct 23, 2025

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People can recall the details of a story better than the details of a slide. Becky reveals the secret ingredient that will make a story memorable and the structure you can use to build short, memorable stories.

Research References:

Van Voorhis, S. (2023). Looking to Leave a Mark? Memorable Leaders Don’t Just Spout Statistics, They Tell Stories. Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. Link

Graeber, D. (2023). Stories, Statistics and Memory. CEPR / SSRN. Link | SSRN Link

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.

When And How To Use A Webinar Sep 23, 2016

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Becky has one simple test for when to use a webinar, tips for how to use them, and three easy ways for beginners to start. Are you a webinar vet? Then Becky has some ideas for you too.
Service mentioned in this podcast:
Blackboard www.blackboard.com

Six Easy Ways To Get Group Engagement Sep 02, 2016

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This week we highlight one of Becky's most popular podcasts!
When people engage and share, they relax and retain more of their learning. So how do you get that to happen in your sessions? Becky has six easy ways you can do it.
Links to resources mentioned in this podcast
Learning partners podcast http://www.bobpikegroup.com/userfiles/files/Why_Two_Is_Best_For_Introverts%2C_Extroverts_%26_Millennials%282069%29.mp3
Poll Everwhere App https://www.polleverywhere.com/app
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Unleash Your Creative Genius With Mind Mapping Aug 27, 2016

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This week we highlight one of Becky's most popular podcasts!
Ideas don't always come in a linear fashion and that's where mind mapping can help you capture and keep thoughts from going all over the place. Becky tells us how mind mapping is a technique you can use for everything you teach…and how a guy named Walt Disney used some of the same techniques.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Firing The Imagination With Props And Magic Aug 19, 2016

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Props and magic capture your learners attention, fires up their imagination and gets them into the moment — all good things! Becky explains how you can put some magic into your message.
Links:
Easy magic tricks http://magic.about.com/od/libraryofsimpletricks/ig/Easy-Magic-Tricks/
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Handouts That Are Takeaways Not Throwaways Aug 12, 2016

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Becky has handouts from sessions she attended 10 years ago that she doesn't want to throwaway because the content is so good. She has some tips on how you can design handouts of the same caliber so they are treasure and not trash.
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

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