Creative Training Techniques Handbook


Book Description

This key resource for all training professionals has been carefully revised and updated. The focus is on delivering results, not just training. All the basics are covered, including how to tap into learners motivation, customizing for your audience, great presentation techniques, and creative activities that you can use. Techniques include instrumented learning, participant centered techniques, classroom management and the myths and methods of e-learning.







101 Games for Trainers


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Annotation 101 of the best games from master trainier Bob Pike and the Creative Training Techniques newsletter. These classroom-tested games, activities, and exercises add spark and energy to your training sessions - and help your participant2s learn without even knowing it. Games and Activities cover topics such as: Openers and icebreakers Communication exercises Team-building activities Review and topic reinforcers ... and more!




The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Programs


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Discover how today's corporations are benefiting from accelerated learning to speed training time, improve results, and reduce costs. Accelerated learning is the use of music, color, emotion, play, and creativity to involve the whole student and enliven the learning experience. The Accelerated Learning Handbook is the first definitive book to explain state-of-the-art accelerated learning techniques to trainers and teachers, and features 40 techniques designed to save money while producing far better results. Leading expert Dave Meier provides an overview of the background and underlying principles of accelerated learning, and reviews the latest supporting research results. Training professionals will look to The Accelerated Learning Handbook to: Improve the long-term value of training Cut course development time by half Discover tips for music- and computer-based learning




Creative Training


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In this book, Becky Pike Pluth, CEO of The Bob Pike Group, the pioneer in Creative Training Techniques®, explains why creative training works and walksthe reader through a step-by-step process so you can implement these methods,experience improved training results, and reignite your passion for training.Contributors also include industry leaders like Jennifer Hofmann, Neen James, and Sharon Bowman to make this a truly formidable resource for both face-to-face and virtual creative training.




The Trainer's Handbook


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A ready-to-use toolkit for delivering high-value training in any scenario The Trainer's Handbook is a comprehensive manual for designing, developing, and delivering effective and engaging training. Based on the feedback of workshop participants, readers, and instructors, this new third edition has been expanded to provide guidance toward new technologies, leadership training, distance learning, blended learning, and other increasingly common issues, with new case studies for each chapter. A systematic approach to training breaks the book into five parts that separately target analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation, giving you a comprehensive reference designed for quick look-up and easy navigation. New inventories, worksheets, job aids, checklists, activities, samples, and templates help you bring new ideas into the classroom, and updated instructor guide help you seamlessly integrate new and established methods and techniques. Training is increasingly expanding beyond the traditional instructor-led classroom; courses may now be delivered online or offsite, may be asynchronous and self-led, and may be delivered to individuals, small groups, or entire organizations. This book gives you a one-stop reference and toolkit to help you provide more effective training, regardless of class size, structure, subject, or objective. Explore new training styles adapted to different learning styles Design specialized instructional plans for groups, distance learning, and active training Blend creativity, logic and design principles to create more effective visuals Develop strategies for training leaders, training across cultures, and more Effective training means delivering useful information in a way that's accessible, approachable, understandable, and memorable. The Trainer's Handbook gives you the knowledge and framework you need to provide a high-value experience in any training scenario.




Vector Basic Training


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Attention, designers, it’s time to get serious about your creative process. For too long you’ve allowed yourself to go soft, relying on your software to do all of your creative work at the expense of your craftsmanship. This book will NOT show you how to use every tool and feature in Adobe Illustrator. This book WILL, however, teach you the importance of drawing out your ideas, analyzing the shapes, and then methodically building them precisely in vector form using the techniques explained in this book. In Vector Basic Training, Second Edition acclaimed illustrative designer Von Glitschka takes you through his systematic process for creating the kind of precise vector graphics that separate the pros from the mere toolers. Along the way, he’ll whip your drawing skills into shape and show you how to create elegant curves and precise anchor points for your designs. In addition to new illustrative examples throughout the book, this edition includes an all-new chapter on how to apply color and detail to your illustrations using tried-and-true methods that you’ll use over and over again. You’ll also get access to over seven hours of all-new HD video tutorials and source files so you can follow along with Von as he walks you through his entire process. Whether you’re creating illustrations in Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW, or even Inkscape, you’ll be able to use Von’s techniques to establish a successful creative process for crafting consistently precise illustrations every single time you pick you up your pen, stylus, or mouse. In Vector Basic Training, Second Edition, you’ll learn: The tools and shortcuts that make up a design pro’s creative arsenal How to use “The Clockwork Method” to create accurate curves every time When and where to set just the right number of anchor points for any design How to build shapes quickly using basic Illustrator tools and plug-ins Techniques for art directing yourself to get the results you desire Fundamental methods for applying color and detail to your illustrations




101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving


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Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in today?s competitive business environment. The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals. The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved. Each of the book?s 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems. Avoid patterned and negative thinking. Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas. Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups. Order your copy today.




One on One Training


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One-on-One Training gives you both the theory and practice behind this powerful method. You’ll learn about the basic tenets of adult learning along with practical tips on keeping training participants focused. The book provides an array of training activities specially designed for one-on-one training. Fast, inexpensive, and effective, one-on-one training could be right for you.




Master Trainer Handbook: Tips, Tactics, and How-Tos for Delivering Effective Instructor-Led, Participant-Centered Training


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Reading this book is like having Bob sitting next to you sharing all the wisdom he's gained throughout his career. His approach ensures learning results through participant involvement and is undeniably the most trainer-trusted process today. Bob is the consummate trainer who will stretch your thinking and push you toward being a better trainer. He has devoted his career to ensuring all of us are the best we can be. His ability to inspire and motivate comes through in this fourth edition, encouraging you to quickly implement one of his brilliant ideas. From preparation to presentation, from involvement to implementation his practical advice will guide you in the right direction.