Training Tips Archive
Evaluating Training - 5 Tips For Getting More From Happy Sheets
Jan 9 2010
How to use evaluation forms on a training course
Be Careful With Energisers
Oct 5 2009
How to use energisers effectively in your training, to keep people in a receptive state for learning.
How to Break the Ice
Sep 20 2009
Learn how to get your participants in a receptive state for learning by using an ice-breaker at the start of your training session.
5 Tips For Transferring Learning Back To The Workplace
Jul 30 2009
5 tips for increasing the transfer of learning from the training room to the workplace.
5 Ways To Make John Cleese More Interesting
Jul 20 2009
How to use DVDs successfully on courses.
Why Is A Trainer Like A Sculptor?
Apr 5 2009
Learn how to create the best possible training session, by envisioning the outcome, and discarding everything which is not needed to achieve that outcome.
The 2 Words That Strike Fear Into Any Group's Hearts
Feb 1 2009
Role plays can be an excellent way to practice skills, but they need to be handled carefully. This article explains the best way to use role plays in your training sessions.
Is Training The Answer?
Dec 1 2008
Sometimes training may not be the only solution to a problem. This article explains why it's necessary to conduct a training needs analysis before organising any training course.
I've Been Working With Some Top Models Recently
Nov 1 2008
Like many trainers I use a range of models on my courses to illustrate points. I even make some up myself. But how useful are they? And how can you make sure you use them successfully?
Climbing The Learning Ladder Can Be Stressful
Oct 1 2008
Understand why your learners may be getting anxious, using my learning ladder model.
What To Do When People Aren't Responding
Aug 5 2008
Tips to get people actively participating in your training sessions.
7 Steps To Positive Participants
Jul 1 2008
It's very important for you to get your participants in a positive state for learning right at the start. Adults need to be persuaded to learn. They need a reason. This article explains how.