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Instructional Design
May 13, 2026
If You Have to Lecture, At Least Do It Well: 5 Tips From a Train-the-Trainer Expert
I’ll be honest with you. I recently sat through a keynote that made me want to sneak out the ...
Instructional Design
April 28, 2026
6 Tips for Writing Better Knowledge-Based Test Questions
You’ve designed the training. Your learners have sat through the session. Now comes the real ...
Creative Training Techniques®
April 23, 2026
Top Ten Slide Tips by Garr Reynolds
1. Keep it simple PowerPoint uses slides with a horizontal or "Landscape" orientation. The ...
Virtual Training
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PowerPoint Puke
PowerPoint Puke: What It Is, Why It Kills Learning, and How to Fix It I’ll just say it: I’ve ...
Creative Training Techniques®
February 18, 2026
Is a Train-the-Trainer Certification Worth It? Questions to Ask Before You Commit
Growing up as one of six kids, I learned early that if you wanted to be seen, you had to do ...
Virtual Training
January 26, 2026
Stop Flying Blind: Using Real-Time Analytics to Transform Your Training
Imagine this: You're facilitating a compliance session, and 20 minutes in, your dashboard ...
Train the Trainer
December 23, 2025
Revisiting 2025: To trainers and learners who made it unforgettable!
This year, we had the privilege of traveling the world over trainer trainers just like you. ...
Train the Trainer
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AI for Trainers: How AI Tools Can Assist With Your Trainings and Professional Development
Why AI Matters in Training Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept reserved ...
Instructional Design
July 22, 2025
The Role of an Instructional Designer: What You Need to Know
Instructional design is the foundation of effective learning and development programs across ...
Creative Training Techniques®
May 15, 2025
The 9-step recipe for leading sweet learning activities
Training is like baking. You need a recipe. Especially when you’re facilitating interactive ...
Creative Training Techniques®
May 01, 2025
5 Tips for Creating Fun & Memorable Themes for Your Trainings
We’ve themed a lot of workshops at the Bob Pike Group.
Virtual Training
April 15, 2025
Tips to Re-Energize Your Online Training
The impact of the events of the last year affected nearly every area of everyone’s lives: ...
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