Category: Communication
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Teamwork
Just about every program I deliver has a teamwork component. Fair enough really. Here is a good article on building teams which might help you deliver effective teamwork training. Read the article here.
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Sunday Zephyr – The purpose of struggle
If it is easy, too easy it probably isn’t much fun. When you are struggling then you are learning. Training can often be very frustrating but at it’s toughest moments you are learning the most about the role, the responsibilities and the craft of getting it right. Can’t see the video – click here
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What not to say
Excellent article on what not to say in a presentation. I hope you already know these but it is easy to slip now and then. Read the article here at Lifehack
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Monday Morning Inspiration
Got a big week planned training. Here are some inspirational education based quotes. 10 Inspirational Quotes for Graduation from Guy Kawasaki
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Active Learning is Better Than Lectures
Really. Yes! I know, I hope that all of you reading this already knew that but just in case you didn’t or you need to see the proof read this article based on some research in the US. Read the article here at Wired.
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Google Doc – Templates
By mistake the other day I found Google Doc templates. There really are some good ones here for trainers. Type in teaching, training or teaching evaluation and you will find some very useful feedback forms etc. Find the templates here.
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Communication Tips
Training is all about communication. Here are some useful communication tips for trainers and for all life situations. Can’t see the video – click here
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Leadership Theories
Another area that I am training lots of people in is leadership. No surprises really as poor leadership is very common and causes many organisational problems. How much do you know about the various leadership theories? Here is ten theories in 5 minutes. Can’t see the video – click here
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Employee Engagement
Engagement is a term that comes up a lot in the type of training I have been delivering over the last few years. What does it mean though and why is it so important? The short video below is an excellent summary and also contains some very important points. Can’t see the video – click…
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End of the week and stressed?
Here is a new MOOC starting next week for all those stressed trainers out there. Becoming a Resilient Person – The Science of Stress Management I’m taking th course not because I am stressed I just want to learn more about the area of resilience. Should be interesting. If you want to sign up go…