
Tip #403: Six Reasons to Ignore Participant Evaluations
This Tip provides six reasons for trainers to ignore participant evaluations or at least keep them in perspective. “I like criticism, but it must be

This Tip provides six reasons for trainers to ignore participant evaluations or at least keep them in perspective. “I like criticism, but it must be

This Tip discusses how to give critical performance feedback in a collaborative problem solving fashion that holds the employee accountable. “I like criticism, but it

This Tip provides sixteen reasons why participants should be encouraged to be willing to admit “I don’t understand.” “You don’t understand anything until you learn

This Tip looks at the number three in curriculum design, inclukding needs assessment, trainer decisions, desired level of learning, etc. “No one can remember more

This Tip discusses the growth stages of businesses and how sustained business growth depends on trained leaders. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to

This Tip provides six reasons in defense of classroom learning, including the opportunity for guided monitored practice. “Technology is fine. . ., but that popular

This Tip discusses a win/win problem-solving model for how to provide constructive criticism using I statements, etc. “Criticism should be a casual conversation.“ W. H.

A win/win problem-solving model for providing constructive criticism can be used to effectively discuss and resolve disagreements in coaching, performance appraisal, conflict resolution, and general

Three Management Issues that Cause Training to Fail There are three management issues that cause training to fail, including when training is not the solution

This Tip discusses how to use participatory activities when time is limited, particularly activities that take only one to ten minutes. How to Use Participatory

This Tip describes four engaging, physical, and interactive activities to close a training session on a high note. “Celebrate what you want to see more

This Tip describes three training approaches that will help to build learners’ confidence in their own competence. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An