Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Mentoring Is Like Patient Gardening May 15, 2025

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You can’t rush a seed to sprout. Likewise, mentoring needs to happen at its own pace, which is not the same for all people. Becky says we should celebrate the slow growth.

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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.

Virtual Learning Is Like Karaoke May 08, 2025

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Virtual learning is a performance. If you aren’t prepared, it’s going to fall flat. Becky says you should take some virtual learning cues from karaoke.

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.

Velcro Principle Of Sticky Learning May 01, 2025

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Teflon learning is forgettable. Velcro learning is sticky. Becky shows how you can make it stick with metaphors.

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.

Unlocking The Power of Neurodivergent Minds Apr 10, 2025

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When you don’t build your training with neurodivergent people in mind, you’re leaving out about 20% of your audience. For example, lecture-heavy training is nearly impossible for people with ADHD. Becky has some ideas to set the training table for everyone.

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.

15 Tips for Building A Better Blog Apr 03, 2025

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You should have a blog! It’s one of the best ways to grow your personal brand. Becky has 15 quick ideas on how to turn your blog into a business-building powerhouse.

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.

Be Humble To Avoid Stumbles Mar 27, 2025

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Arrogance can make you lose your team. Humility isn’t just nice, it’s necessary. As we saw from the Great Resignation, people will leave if the leadership is poor. Becky talks about how to value people, build trust, and practice empathy.

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 Successfully Coach Your Learners To The Next Level Apr 08, 2016

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Becky has some tips on how you can go beyond being a teacher and become a coach. One of the keys is coming up with a burning question. What is a burning question? The answer is in the podcast.
Book link: https://www.bobpikegroup.com

The Question That Triples Your Students' Learning Mar 25, 2016

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Learning works better when your students do the work. Just like exercise, if they use it they won't lose it. Becky has a sure-fire way to make higher order thinking happen in your next training session.
Links:
C3 softworks http://www.c3softworks.com
Blooms taxonomy https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/
More info about Becky's book on how to train the trainer at:
http://www.bobpikegroup.com

Shut Up And Let Your Students Learn Mar 19, 2016

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Becky is a recovering lecturer. She loves to talk and can tell you five different ways to sell something. She'll also tell you that's the wrong way to increase learning. Teaching just one way to do something is the basis of Instructor Led Participant Centered (ILPC) training. It's based on brain science. Bonus: It's a repeatable process that cuts your design time in half!
More info about Becky's book on how to train the trainer at:
http://www.bobpikegroup.com

Props With Pizzazz Mar 11, 2016

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Props add visual excitement and engagement to a learning session. Becky has a list of her favorite props that you should bring along to your next gig.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Mr. Sketch Markers www.mrsketch.com
3M Chart paper http://www.amazon.com/3M-Chart-30-Inches-White-40-Sheets/dp/B000BL0TDG
Woodstock Zenergy Chimes http://www.chimes.com//p-374-zenergy-chime-solo.aspx?

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