Liz Wheeler
Bob Pike was recently interviewed by WKOK radio in Pennsylvania on its Round Table talk show.
Liz Wheeler
Here are some brief thoughts and training tips culled from our sessions at our conference held in Minneapolis in September. If you want to follow us on Twitter, you can go to http://twitter.com/TheBobPikeGroup.
Liz Wheeler
Sometimes, we become part of another family, whether or not we are related. Connection, vulnerability and shared laughs play a role in us making the decision to allow someone else into our inner circle. Here the Bob Pike Group trainers open themselves up a little to allow you to get to know us better.
Liz Wheeler
I'm a thrifty person; I hate paying full-price unless I really have to. So, in my pursuit of saving money, let me offer you some training-budget saving tips, as well.
Liz Wheeler
After seeing participant-centered training methods in action, staff at the Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute wanted to re-work their "Transforming Diabetes Care" training program which they deliver to front-line practitioners in an effort to help them change how they treat patients.
When Johnson & Johnson wanted to re-work their Transforming Diabetes Care program, they brought in The Bob Pike Group to observe their pilot. "This was the first time participant-centered training had been used [at JJDI]. It was kind of a turnabout for us," said Dr. David Horwitz of JJDI. "We put together our own curriculum, then The Bob Pike Group came in and tore it all apart, and we started all over..."
John Townsend
Managing difficult participants-they seem to breed in every classroom. Trainers clamor for any tricks they can put in their goody bag to pull out when needed. Here are some tips on working with unwilling or just unaware but difficult trainees from author John Townsend.
Marc Ratcliffe
If the 19th Century was Great Britain's time to shine and the 20th Century's torch bearer the United States, the 21st Century almost certainly heralds the dawn of global dominance by India and China. With more than a third of the world's population living between these two countries and a rising global consumerism driving demand for their products and services, it appears that the new world order will have a decidedly eastern feel. But who will win the race to hold the mantle of number one?
Liz Wheeler
People learn through interaction and actually working with the material they're supposed to be learning. Most people do not readily retain information given by a talking head. So, is that you? Are you merely a talking head? Or are those in your classroom the lucky few who enjoy the training and are able to walk away knowing what they need to know?
Doug McCallum M.Ed
Paying attention to details can help increase retention and aid the appearance of having your act together. It also can help you regain control of the group after an activity without increased frustration or loss of voice! Here are some easy-to-implement interactive learning activities (ILA) for you:
Bob Pike Group
The Bob Pike Group is hiring a person to supervise two other sales persons, but spend approximately 80 percent of time in developing his/her own sales portfolio. The company seeks a person with solid sales experience and training in a well respected company that is grounded in selling best practices and disciplines. Selling is largely through referrals and leads and is based primarily on phone contacts and phone meetings. Little travel is involved accept to a small number of conferences and tradeshows.
