For the last few quarters, we have been diligently working on some new initiatives for 2010 that we're pretty excited about. It's time to give you a sneak peek at some of the fabulous things that New Year's holds.

Training Tips, Discounts and More on SoMe: We're using social media to help get the word out about discounts, article updates, other useful tips we find during the month, and tips directly from Bob Pike and Becky Pike Pluth. So be our fan or follower! On facebook, we are (surprise, surprise) The Bob Pike Group. On Twitter, you can follow us at @BobPikeCTT, @PluthB, and @TheBobPikeGroup.

The Bob Pike Group's Graduate Program, for those who are looking for additional mastery in participant-centered learning. We'll have all the details for you in the January ezine.

Certificate Program at Training 2010: Not sure you're ready for our graduate program, but want some additional techniques on participant-centered training? Bob Pike is the instructor for a two-day certificate program at Training magazine's Training2010 conference. For a discount, use the VIP Code CTBP2 when registering at www.TrainingConference.com.

More Online Workshops: we've been busy modifying some of our core workshops like Train-the-Trainer Boot Camp so we can train them online. You can do a four-hour module from home or work, and still get four hours in at the office. More details will come as we begin to schedule those in early 2010. If you want to be added to our emailing list for information on these workshops, email CSheffield@BobPikeGroup.com.

BOGO Discount extended: Our Buy-One Get One half-off registration will be extended for those who sign up and pay before the end of June 2010. Take a look at our calendar of events hereand see if there's anything you should be attending, and take a coworker with you for half of the cost. The two registrations do NOT need to be for the same class. This is not a stackable discount and cannot be used with the fall conference.

Manager's Special: Refer someone to one of our workshops and receive a $25 discount on a registration. This IS a stackable coupon. For more details on this promotion, email Mark at MHartmann@BobPikeGroup.com

Gift Certificates: Since 2009 is winding down, some of you may want to take advantage of these offerings next year, but want to use this year's budget to help cover some of the costs. Get gift certificates now! Purchase gift certificates here as a way to praise trainers for their good work, help them continue to hone their participant-centered skills and encourage newer trainers to turn away from the dark side of Darth Maul-ed by lecture….Available in $50 increments, click here to purchase.