Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Speeding Up Training Development Mar 20, 2025

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The time needed to develop training can vary dramatically. Standardizing templates and processes can make a big difference. Becky applies a lesson she learned about packing for a trip that can speed up your training development.

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Want to speed up development time by Robyn A. Defelice

https://www.td.org/content/td-magazine/want-to-speed-up-training-development-time

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.

Tough Work Conversations Mar 13, 2025

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If you’ve ever had a work conversation about performance that went sideways, you’re not alone. The key to having a productive conversation is acknowledging that emotions are a big part of it — and managing your emotions. Becky has some tips on how to do that.

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.

STRESS-laxing: Why Relaxing Makes You Stressed Mar 06, 2025

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Have you ever tried to relax, only to feel more stressed? Becky has some thoughts on how you can relax without spiraling into anxiety and break the stress cycle.

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.

Reevaluating Evaluating — Measuring What Matters Feb 27, 2025

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Training evaluations are like bad selfies. They don’t really give you a good picture. The problem is, they are often asking the wrong questions. Becky has some thoughts on how you can ask the right questions to improve your training.

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.

Change Management With Compelling Stories Feb 20, 2025

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Facts tell, but stories sell. A good narrative is better than a data dump. When you are trying to change an organization, well-crafted stories turn change from a hurdle into a bridge.

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.

Taking The Tension Out Of Role Playing Mar 04, 2016

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Got a deck of playing cards? Good! Then once you listen to this podcast from Becky you'll have all the tools you need to improve participation at your next session.

How To Put Participation In The Cards - Three New Games Feb 19, 2016

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Got a deck of playing cards? Good! Then once you listen to this podcast from Becky you'll have all the tools you need to improve participation at your next session.

When And How To Use A Webinar Feb 12, 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.
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Whoosh! You Just Won A Dopamine Hit! Feb 05, 2016

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Fun is an effective teaching tool. But just because you're having fun, that doesn't mean your learners are. Becky has some insights into what's fun for the latest generation of learners and how you can use fun to reach them.

Unleash Your Creative Genius With Mind Mapping Jan 29, 2016

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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.

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