Before I share my learning and development quotes, let me first say, in today’s rapidly evolving world, staying ahead in your career is not just about landing a great job and sticking to it. In my experience, continuous growth and adaptability have become the key to thriving in the world of work. This is where […]
While I worked for Girl Scouts as a training manager for over ten years, I never implemented a sample training program or worked on it during work hours. I actually created it for my grad school class. It was never implemented, nor did I attempt to implement it. You can consider this a dream plan […]
Are you looking for a comprehensive guide on the “how to train the trainer” process? Before we start, let me tell you a bit about myself. I have been a trainer for over 30 years and am a graduate of the University of Missouri. In a few months, I will have earned my Master’s in […]
I was thinking, a training philosophy for trainers is a good idea because it is a directional and instructional lighthouse that keeps trainers progressing in the right instructional direction as facilitators and instructional designers. It ensures you’re always true to yourself and what you believe about the adults in your workshops or training sessions. It […]
Step #1 in planning training and development is to create good learning aids. The pesky PowerPoint presentation is one of the biggest barriers for learners and facilitators. To be crystal clear, in this trainer blog post, I’m not going to talk so much about PowerPoint (as a program) and how to use it. So, if […]
Let me ask you a question: if you’re a training facilitator, have you ever thought about writing a professional development plan? I must admit until recently, I have not. Maybe it’s all this pandemic stuff or something, but I’ve been quite contemplative the last few months. I’ve thought about everything from my marriage to my […]
Did you know some theories suggest traditional learning systems were influenced by experimental psychologists? It’s true! They assert many of the very same approaches used to train dogs and animals are actually used to teach children too. It’s all rooted in an external rewards-based system. You know what I mean, a mouse goes through a […]
No two ways about it. Hosting virtual meetings is now more a “thing” than it ever was! I know anyone who purchased stock in Zoom is incredibly happy right now. Gee, I wish I had. All jokes aside, because of the current health crisis in our world, online meetings and webinars have taken precedence over […]
Soft skills questions to discover a person’s skill level… After a yucky customer service experience, I began thinking about soft skills. Soft skills are very different from hard-core skills. See, hard skills directly correlate with the job. Soft skills and hard skills are indeed distinct in nature and serve different purposes within the realm of […]
Tips for conducting a workshop that WORKS! I’ll begin with why I love this subject so much: conducting a workshop. Oh boy. Where do I begin? Anyone who knows me or speaks to me for more than 5 minutes soon discovers I’m passionate about training and group facilitation.
