
Tip #572: Recognize When to Let a Good Idea Go
This Tip describes what began as a good idea and then, when it no longer worked, we had to recognize when to let a good

This Tip describes what began as a good idea and then, when it no longer worked, we had to recognize when to let a good

When lecturers recognize the value of participatory learning, there is a relatively steep learning curve for them to transition into a facilitative trainer role. It

This Tip describes how I decided to ask my aging mother about what gave you joy today, which she is able to answer. “Joy is

This Tip describes problem solving how to organize training when conducting participatory training in inhospitable locations. “It is time for us all to stand and

This Tip describes my process working backwards from Powerpoint to incorporating participatory learning activities. “If I see an ending, I can work backwards.” Arthur Miller

This Tip discusses my strong disagreement with an article that proposes the death of performance evaluation. “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”
Classroom training is still tops, according to The Association for Talent Development’s recently published Instructional Design Now: A New Age of Learning and Beyond (March

This Tip describes the power of six in training decisions, learning levels, learning styles, and motivational tools. “If I had eight hours to chop down

This Tip discusses how the power of two in training recurs in training design, facilitation, and evaluation. “Only two things are infinite, the universe and

I am a chocoholic, so I really appreciate learning activities that involve M&M’s. An earlier article focused on an activity that uses M&M’s to enable

This Tip focuses on the first activity, which uses M&M’s to enable participants to experience the consequences of different leadership decision making styles. The next

This Tip includes a list of what not to do when you facilitate a training program if you want learning to occur. “Nothing is more