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May, 2009 Archive
Making the Most of Training a Small Class
May 27th, 2009 Langevin TeamWhat do Stage Actors, Comedians, and Trainers Have in Common?
May 22nd, 2009 Melissa Grey SatterfieldTo begin with, we’re all performers. More precisely, we perform before ‘live’ audiences. It’s not surprising then, that our learners frequently evaluate us – not on our ability to design an effective training program ... | more
I WANT TO BE A TRAINER JUST LIKE YOU…
May 19th, 2009 Martha Kelly…you just stand and talk to people all day! Each time I hear this I smile. Most people don’t have a clue about what goes into training. In the training class all they see is a part of the process. ... | more
“Soft Skills” & “Smiley Sheets”: Evaluating the Words we Use in Training
May 14th, 2009 Langevin TeamTraining is like selling. Instead of selling a tangible product, we sell ideas that are linked to improving performance at the organizations we represent. ... | more
Talking ‘Bout my Generation…
May 11th, 2009 Steve FlanaganBeing a music fan, I often make references to music in my workshops. Recently a learner said, “I never have all the time I want to design training.” My reply, of course, was “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes…” ... | more
Speak up, Trainers!
May 8th, 2009 Lynne KoltookianLet’s face it. When it comes to the top-ten list of things that humans dread most, the fear of public speaking outranks the fear of death. So why would we want to practice something that frightens us so much? The answer seems simple. ... | more
SMILE TRAINING: A Simple Guide to Successful Training
May 5th, 2009 Ron ChambersI have often heard that the only thing that you have control over every day is the attitude that you will embrace for that day. For me, I like to embrace each day – and my training as well – with a smile, a positive attitude, and ... | more
Would You Like Some Whine With That Cheese?
May 1st, 2009 Marsha WeislederGames, music, snacks – is this corporate training or daycare? We all understand and accept the importance of creating a safe learning environment for our participants but have we gone too far? And is it OK to be cheesy in the classroom? ... | more