Tip #231: Debunking Myths About Participant Introductions
This Tip argues that participant introductions at the beginning of a training program are essential to their comfort. Why Participant Introductions are Made at the
July 17, 2008
This Tip argues that participant introductions at the beginning of a training program are essential to their comfort. Why Participant Introductions are Made at the
This Tip explains why it is important that trainers don’t start training programs with administrative details. Here’s Why You Don’t Start Training with Administrative Details
This Tip explains that learning and retention are different unless we take steps to increase the probability they will both occur. Learning Does Not Necessary
This Tip discusses the importance of having lesson plans for consistency and quality control, although they also enable flexibility. The Importance of Having Lesson Plans
This Tip explains why more practice doesn’t make perfect because it is the quality, not the quantity of practice that makes a difference. More Practice
This Tip debunks the myth about the trainer being expert, because trainers don’t need to be subject matter experts to conduct a training program. Trainer
This Tip discusses what trainers can do to make initially resistant participants want to come back after the break. Although it would be nice if
This Tip is about the importance of humor or a light touch when presenting serious topics. We Need a Light Touch on Serious Subjects Some
This Tip debunks myths about learning while seated, by sharing neuroscience findings that moving increases our ability to learn. This week, our Tip refers to
This Tip debunks myths about table group size, because of difficulty hearing each other and an increased number of interpersonal connections. Debunking Myths about Table
This Tip debunks the myth about PowerPoint that a copy of the slides are an adequate participant handout. A Good Participant Handout or Training Manual
When there is a lot of information to cover, not even a fast-talking lecturer will be effective. Two Reasons Why a Lecturer is Ineffective 1.