Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? Have you been asked to present at a professional conference? Giving a great seminar can increase your business, your status, and your memorability. Yet most professionals don't feel 100% comfortable with their ability to develop and deliver an effective ... Read more about So You Want to Do a Seminar!
Rattle That Tree! Tips to Deal With Facilitation ‘Lullaby Times’
According to Michael Wilkinson, author of The Secrets of Facilitation, standard "Lullaby Times" occur without fail three times during the course of any training or facilitation. These times are: Midmorning (10:30-11:00 a.m.) Just after Lunch (1:30-2:00 p.m.) Midafternoon (3:00-3:30 ... Read more about Rattle That Tree! Tips to Deal With Facilitation ‘Lullaby Times’
I May Be Dyslexic in One Language, but Not in Another
Can the way text looks impact the brain? Yes, reports psychologist Li Hai Tan of Hong Kong Research University, quoted in The Wall Street Journal. Because new neuroimaging studies reveal that totally different parts of the brain are used to read different languages, Dr. Tan says, "We may regard dyslexia ... Read more about I May Be Dyslexic in One Language, but Not in Another
Training Techniques to Boost Retention
As a trainer, have you ever wondered why the information you provide often doesn’t “stick?” Memory is more complicated than most of us think. Take this quiz to find out what you already know.
True or False?
1. Learners who can perform a new learning task well are likely to retain it. (T/F)
2 ...
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If You Want to Learn—Get Your Body Moving
According to a fascinating new book, “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” (John R. Ratey & Eric Hagerman, Little, Brown and Company, 2008), the science is in. Not only can exercise work at least as well as antidepressants to improve moods, it improves our ability ... Read more about If You Want to Learn—Get Your Body Moving
How to Make Yourself a More Credible Speaker
Experts agree that credibility plays an essential role in effective public speaking. Yet what exactly does credibility mean? How can a speaker enhance his or her credibility?
Back in 1974, a team of researchers (McCroskey, Holdridge, and Toomb) identified five dimensions of credibility in public ...
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Training on the Run!
iPods Deliver 2-Minute Training Chunks Picture yourself slouched in an airless corporate training class. The room lacks windows. The smell of whiteboard markers is starting to give you a headache. The walls are tan, the PowerPoint slides endless… Wouldn’t you rather be outside, lolling about ... Read more about Training on the Run!
3 Tips to Tame Unruly Meetings, Part Two
The Prickly Role of Meeting Guidelines Last month, we took a stab at the question, “Rules? Who Needs Rules?” in regards to meeting management. In that article, I explored the wisdom of developing behavioral guidelines to support ongoing meetings. (Read Part One.) Something that I suggested ... Read more about 3 Tips to Tame Unruly Meetings, Part Two
Look at Me When I’m Talking to You!
Most trainers and presenters are familiar with three primary learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Learning Styles (actually called "talents" by some experts) can be considered preferred ways of taking in information. Current thinking is that most people possess one preferred learning ... Read more about Look at Me When I’m Talking to You!
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