Below is a sample of the great information and training tips you would have seen if you were following us on Twitter:

·         #TrainerTip: Take notes on what works and what doesn't on the run. At the end you will have some great advice for yourself! (Originally posted by @MRWED_CEO)

·         When prepping for presentation, type and do word count. We speak an average of 125-150 words per minute multiplied by the number of minutes for the talk = number of words MAX (Originally posted by @GinaSchreck)

·         Very nice, though you might need to let 75-85 wpm be max so OTHERS can speak.  (Originally posted by @Dave_Ferguson)

·         Plan now for our participant-centered conference in Sept! Good stuff--discount ending soon. http://bit.ly/BPGConf

·         In response to @LoriReed about an online mindmapping resource: FreeMind.sourceforge.net recommended by Becky Pluth for mindmapping. in java. online. free.

·         In #training workshop, next group leader is the person who has the most pictures on their workplace desk

If you were getting our news and notes in your Facebook stream, you would have seen:

·         The world's most AMAZING PowerPoint slide ever! Very colorful and, while it has a lot of info, conveys little!

Enemy Lurks in Briefings on Afghan War - PowerPoint - NYTimes.com

 ·         Get Webinars with Wow Factor, new book from our VP, for a special price of $20.21 for a limited time. Regular retail is $29.95. The book will be available for shipping May 19. http://tinyurl.com/24tvegx

·         59-Minute Webinars for $59

Need to brush up on basic skills or just want more information from Bob Pike and his team of experts? Bob Pike and Becky Pluth will be doing 59-minute webinars. If you're interested in the 12 topics during June and July, follow the link...

·         Mel Silberman Obituary

When I heard that Mel Silberman had died, I was deeply saddened. He was a friend, a colleague, and a golf buddy. He was not only a student of Active Learning, he was also an active participant in life; he realized how short it was. He, Ken Blanchard and I shared a Faith... at Work session at ASTD. I was blessed. He had a long, patient, and courageous battle with cancer. I will miss him.

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·         Breaking News: Training magazine is calling it quits after their March issue
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