Is private training right for your team?

Yes

Maybe

Not Sure

Why teams choose private training:

Personalized learning and discussion for your specific environment
Privacy and confidentiality
Learner buy-in at scale—shift the paradigm of training
Consistent understanding and quality of application across your team
Greater affordability at 8+ participants
Your timeline

What sets our approach apart?
Results.

Participant-centered learning started with Bob Pike, and it's built into the DNA of every program we deliver. Grounded in neuroscience and adult learning theory, this approach drives both information transfer and sustainable behavior change.

We model what we teach

No train-the-trainer company creates a more effective learning environment. By experiencing participant-centered learning firsthand, your team gains both the belief and the skills to replicate it.

We support real-world adaptation

We don't just deliver content—we help participants build personalized tools they can immediately use in their specific context.

We create lasting transfer

People don't just understand the content—they buy into it, internalize it, and actually use it back at work. That's why we have so many repeat clients.

We are participant-centered.

This isn't just a philosophy—it's how we design and deliver every training experience.

The results? People don't just understand the content they buy into it, internalize it, and use it back at work. That's why we have so many repeat clients and why our case studies demonstrate measurable, sustained impact.

Case Studies

$200K+ cost savings

U.S. Marine Corps

90% reduction in lecture-based instruction following investment in Bob Pike Group training programs.

$6M increased annual profitability

ContainerPort Group

Measurable operational gains traced directly to participant-centered training implementation.

54% increased participation

Wounded Warrior Project

52% decrease in lecture time paired with a 54% increase in active participant engagement.

From first conversation
to measurable results

What to expect:

Test 3 Team Training - 1 - Brief Conversation

Private training tends to be the right fit when…

You have 8 or more participants who share similar development goals
Confidentiality or team cohesion is a priority
You want consistent application across your entire team
You want training that drives behavior change, not just attendance
Scheduling flexibility matters
You want discussion and application tied specifically to your workplace context

Consider a public seminar if…

You have fewer than 8 participants
You have a tighter budget
An individual team member needs development
Team members would benefit from peer learning across other organizations and industries
You need something now—no lead time

We offer public workshops year round.

Check out our workshop calendar.

Ready to talk through whether private training fits your team?

A short conversation is usually all it takes to know. No pressure—just a real discussion about your goals.

Fill out the form on the right or contact us directly:

“By focusing on participants, we were able to package training in ways that made it fun. Team members had a high degree of engagement and retention… and gave the instructor, materials and subject matter near perfect scores (over 99%).”

— Troy Martin, Viking Cruises

“Honestly, this class is by far the best class I have attended in my 17 years at TSA. Kudos to The Bob Pike Group! Just outstanding.”

— Lisa Thorn, BPG Training Participant

“We had 50 overworked central office professionals completely engaged and immersed in the learning for an eight-hour Saturday training!”

— Bob Pike Group Training Participant

“My greatest takeaway from The Bob Pike Group is how transformational and impactful training can be when it is truly participant-centered. I’ll never go back to the way things were and I am completely thrilled with the change.”

— Liz Lockhart, Smarsh