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Tip #882: Video Bloopers

It was a comedy of errors and resulted in many video bloopers when I tried to create a 90-second video by myself. I dolled myself

July 20, 2021

This woman is wearing a headset and ready to participate in an effective virtual communication.

Tip #832: Tips for Effective Virtual Communication

Your virtual communication will be more effective if you prepare your physical space, your virtual space, and yourself so that you can stay focused. How

July 27, 2020

A young white woman has her feet on her desk during a virtual meeting, making a poor virtual impression.

Tip #831: How to Make a Poor Virtual Impression

If you want to make a poor virtual impression on a virtual platform, here are things you should do: How to Make a Poor Virtual

July 20, 2020

My father was the source of my inspiration for business. My business is training and here are participants in my class.

Tip #745: Rituals in Training

I was reminded of the importance of rituals as I conducted a two-day class on How to Design Accelerated Learning Programs, Rituals are something that

October 29, 2018

Tip #722: How to Give Facilitation Feedback

This Tip describes my previous approach to giving facilitation feedback and why I am going to change what I do in the future. “It takes

May 21, 2018

It is clear when learners can't succeed- they become exhausted and can't retain anything.

Tip #710: When Learners Can’t Succeed

This Tip describes when learners can’t succeed due to five glaring mistakes that a seminar leader makes, including not repeating questions. “I’ve been imitated so

February 27, 2018

Continuing with Day three of the second train the trainer, discussing learning activities.

Tip #603: Lightning Talk

This Tip discusses a lightning talk and its various formats, such as PechaKucha, Ignite, and speed geeking! All are very quick. “Thunder is good, thunder

January 11, 2016

Conducting a train the trainer for two participants has its benefits.

Tip #574: Train the Trainer for Two Participants

This Tip describes the many benefits and drawbacks of conducting a train the trainer for two participants. “No matter how small and unimportant what we

June 22, 2015

Adult students are bored by a lecturer who exemplifies what not to do when you facilitate.

Tip #561: What NOT To Do When You Facilitate

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

March 23, 2015

Multimedia instruction design has reduced extraneous cognitive load.

Tip #516: Three Major Issues with Training Programs

This Tip describes three major issues with training programs in a global organization and recommendations to address them. “Every choice you make has an end

May 5, 2014

If you're going to be videotaped, be sure to use a tripod!

Tip #507: If You’re Going to be Videotaped

This Tip describes videotaping mistakes I’ve made and what to consider to avoid them if you’re going to be videotaped. “There are always three speeches,

March 3, 2014

The trainers are thinking of ways for handling delays that impact a series of presenters.

Tip #505: Handling Delays That Impact a Series of Presenters

This Tip focuses on ways for handling delays that impact a series of presenters in a program and letting them know immediately. “Circumstances may cause

February 17, 2014