In the training world, we use as many catchphrases as those ... | more
In the training world, we use as many catchphrases as those ... | more
In a previous blog, we provided 5 tips to help you use icebreakers successfully. What if ... | more
As we enter a New Year and a New Decade, it is an opportunity for us, as trainers, to reinvent ourselves, ... | more
Using principles of a sound instructional system design (ISD) is critical ... | more
Whether you are a designer, or an instructor, there are some things you can do when you anticipate or encounter resistance to a class. ... | more
Presenting content is a necessary part of any classroom training session. However, the focus on PowerPoint has created an environment where we as trainers run the risk of over-presenting content and under-delivering training. ... | more
Being 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
There is often discussion in our workshops about the difficulty, or even the value, of using the task analysis process on interpersonal or conceptual tasks, the infamous “soft skills.” ... | more
I am not going to say that I am a dog whisperer or that my dog can talk. What I will share are the lessons I learned while trying to train Munchie on basic skills. ... | more