This Tip explores Kantor’s Four Player Model in which there are four roles necessary for productive communication. “The essence of dialogue is an inquiry that surfaces
This Tip describes the seven social sins that are intentional and why they aren’t blunders due to ignorance, because words matter. “There is no sin
This Tip compares and contrasts the trainer and curriculum designer skill sets for classroom versus web-based training “Specialization, concentration and consistency is the key to
This Tip discusses how to receive and incorporate feedback whether you are an internal or external curriculum designer. “My greatest strength as a consultant is
This Tip describes how a compromise new supervisor training format will satisfy the needs of new and experienced supervisors. “The trouble with learning from experience
This Tip discusses flipped learning- can it be effective and identifies the questions and logistics involved to be effective. Flipped Learning-Can It Be Effective? Before
This Tip introduces question-storming and explains its benefits over the more familiar brainstorming approach to idea generation. “One does not begin with answers. One begins
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
This Tip describes how to establish credibility as a trainer if you are young, inexperienced, and new to training and the organization. “In the end,
This Tip describes 20 ingredients for a recipe that will set new supervisors up for success, including providing training. “All resources are not obvious; great
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
There are learning activities I forget to use. They were once a standard part of my training repertoire, and I rarely ever use them any
