Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Turning Tension Into Teaching Moments Sep 11, 2025

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Conflict is normal. It indicates engagement. You can make conflict better or worse depending upon you handle the situation. Becky has some tips on how you can resolve tension between learners, the trainer, and the organization.

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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.

Using AI to Personalize Learning Sep 04, 2025

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People learn better from a conversation than a one-sided broadcast. Becky says AI can help you adapt content to learner preferences on the fly, build branching scenarios, and feedback generators.

AI for Trainers Class

The Question Behind The Question book

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.

Smarter Slide Decks Aug 28, 2025

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You know what you want to present, but you need someone to help you organize it and help you brainstorm the visuals. Becky talks about the AI tools that can help you quickly create your next great PowerPoint.

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

Automate The Boring Stuff Aug 21, 2025

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Repetitive work is often boring work. But it needs to be done. You just don’t have to be the one doing it. Becky talks about her favorite AI shortcuts, including how you can create and save your favorite AI prompts.

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

AI Time Savers For Trainers Aug 14, 2025

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It’s time to give people choice. Think beyond the LMS! Becky has ideas on how you can leverage other platforms for your courses.

AI for Trainers Class

Canva Masterclass

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

Blended Learning Reimagined: What’s Working Now Aug 07, 2025

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It’s time to give people choice. Think beyond the LMS! Becky has ideas on how you can leverage other platforms for your courses.

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

How To Level Up From Trainer To Performance Consultant Jul 15, 2016

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If you can offer more than training to make a business better, you may be able to make that leap to performance consulting. Becky has some ways to evaluate if you have the good questioning and influencing skills you'll need.
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

How To Be The Best Speaker You Can Be Jul 08, 2016

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Your next presentation will be your best one yet if you follow the tips Becky has in this podcast.
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Don't Teach, Persuade! The Art Of Business Presentations Jul 01, 2016

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Making a business presentation may sort of look and feel like teaching a class. You're talking, someone else is listening and you hope they remember what you told them. But Becky says there's one big difference — you're trying to persuade them! Want to be successful? Then listen to Becky's four questions you need to answer before you do your next business presentation.
Runs 4:23 Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

Movie Scenes II - The Sequel Jun 24, 2016

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In last week's podcast Becky talked about movie scenes can be a big help in training. This week she explains the best way to use them, including the questions you should and should not ask your learners.
Runs 4:43
Links: mplc.org for movie scene licensing
Becky's new book: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/

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