Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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The Science Of Learner Attention Oct 16, 2025

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The currency of learning is attention. How do you keep people engaged with so many distractions? Becky says attention spans are not shrinking, but the competition for focus is fierce. Becky has some tips on how to get — and keep — your learners’ attention.

Research References:

American Psychological Association. (2021). Attention and learning in the digital era. Link

Simon, A. J. (2023). Quantifying attention via vigilance tasks across the lifespan. PMC. Link

Cardoso-Leite, P., et al. (2021). Media use, attention, mental health and academic performance among 8 to 12 year-old children. PMC. Link

Suppawittaya, P., & Yasri, P. (2025). The effectiveness of chunking methods for enhancing short-term memory of textual information. Psychology and Education, 57(9), 6313–6327. Link

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

Leadership Is A Skill, Not A Title Oct 09, 2025

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You can nurture the leader in everyone, starting in the training room. Becky has examples of how you can build confidence through peer teaching and group problem solving. Bonus lesson: how owning a mistake makes you a better leader.

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.

Business Ethics For Trainers Oct 02, 2025

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Navigating the issues of copyright and sharing client data are some of the common ethical dilemmas facing trainers. Becky has some tips on how to deal with these ethically, fairly, and legally so everyone is happy.

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 Oreo Sandwich For Feedback Sep 25, 2025

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Giving effective feedback is an art and a science. Becky suggests that the Oreo sandwich can be a good way of delivering recommendations.

Research References:

Goldsmith, M., & Reiter, M. (2023). Feedforward vs feedback. Coaching Journal. Future-focused feedback increases motivation. Link

Shuster, E., & Lee, J. (2024). IMBUE AI feedback tool. HCI Proceedings. AI feedback provides accurate, real-time coaching. 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.

The Five Components of Emotional Intelligence Sep 18, 2025

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Why does it matter that you know how to read the room like a pro? Becky says it makes all the difference in how you present. She covers the five components of EQ — Emotional Quotient, also known as emotional intelligence — that can make all the difference.

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.

Harnessing The Unexpected Sep 06, 2024

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This week we revisit one of Becky's previous podcasts.

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.

How To Be The Best Speaker You Can Be Aug 22, 2024

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This week we revisit one of Becky's earlier podcasts.

Your next presentation will be your best one yet if you follow the tips Becky has in this podcast.

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.

Better Flip Charts Make For Better Learning Aug 05, 2016

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Becky shares her tips on how to prepare, post and make the most out of using flip charts. Share your tips at info@bobpikegroup.com
Links:
Mr Sketch scented markers http://www.mrsketch.com Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

How To Create A Good Learning Environment Jul 29, 2016

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The environment you teach in can determine your success. So what's the ideal environment? Becky tells you The Bob Pike Group's ideal setup and how you can apply it to your next session.
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Harnessing The Unexpected Jul 21, 2016

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How do you turn the unexpected to your advantage? Becky has some simple steps that will help you when an unexpected events happen at a training session. Sometimes the unexpected is more important than what you were planning to teach.
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

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