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The Physical Act of Presenting

There are two parts to a successful presentation: the preparation and the delivery. ...
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How to Wrap Up: 9 Tips and Tricks to Close Effectively

Nothing can undercut a great training session like a conclusion that fizzles out. Maybe ...
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Five Creative Openers to Get Participants’ Brains in the Game

There’s a big difference between opening a training session and simply beginning. A strong ...
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6 Different Types of Presentations

Presentations come in a lot of different forms and have a variety of purposes. In the ...
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Key Components of Designing Instructor-Led, Participant-Centered Training

Have you ever been to mandated training that you thought would never end? As the trainer ...
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5 Tips to Elevate Your PowerPoint Presentations

Are your PowerPoint presentations falling flat? Do you want to create slides that captivate ...
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Exploring 4 Models of Instructional Design

If you’re reading this, you know that online course design is tricky. While there are ...
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The Why Behind The How: The Research Behind Participant-Centered Training Part 2

Some of Bob Pike’s foundations for participant-centered training are his 90/20/8 rule for ...
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The Importance of Brain-Based Research on Learning Environment Design

The brain is the most complex portion of the human body, and there is so much that ...
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Training Icebreaker Activity: Four Quadrant Name Tent

Creative Training Technique: Opener Name: Four Quadrant Name Tent Objectives: Break the ice ...
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5 Steps to Writing Clear and Measurable Learning Objectives

Learning objectives aren’t just a list of what you’re covering in class. Good learning ...
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The Bob Pike Group's Five Laws of Adult Learning 

The Laws of Learning have to do with experience—and doing.
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