
Tip #789: Follow TRIZ to Innovation
This tip discusses TRIZ, which has five methods to companies to innovate inside of the box. Unstructured Brainstorming is Ineffective In his article “Thinking Outside
This tip discusses TRIZ, which has five methods to companies to innovate inside of the box. Unstructured Brainstorming is Ineffective In his article “Thinking Outside
In this tip we discuss TRIZ, which is the Russian acronymn for theory of inventive problem solving- a more effective structured brainstorming approach. Unstructured Brainstorming
This Tip discusses the learning brain’s roots of resistance: priorities, relevance, boring, and fear, and how to address each. “The most important thing in communication
This Tip lists 35 reasons where training design goes wrong, in terms of the lesson design process, respect for the learners’ knowledge, and ignorance of
This Tip describes my six-day train the trainer program in Amman in 2017, with trials, tribulations, and joys. Train the Trainer in Amman in 2017
There is an idea-generating method called SCAMPER that puts a spin on brainstorming. SCAMPER stands for Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate,
This Tip asks do we bloom where we’re planted, using the metaphor of irises planted in different soil and different training approaches. “You have to
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 discusses a lengthy training needs assessment questionnaire that shaped the respondents’ answers and expectations. “I don’t pretend we have all the answers. But
This Tip describes reviewing lesson plans and terrific activities on Day 5 of the second train the trainer. “Creativity is piercing the mundane to find
This Tip describes my first visit to Amman, Jordan to conduct two five-day train the trainer sessions and design curriculum. Amman March 16 12:10 a.m.
This Tip discusses the resulting benefits to all when there are participants who continually think and question. “Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain
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