I post weekly Top Tips for Training Design and share them in the VIP Facebook group – usually on a Monday.
Check here to view the archive!
Top Tip 1 – Content, Understanding and Application
Top Tip 2 – Repetition
Top Tip 3 – Audience
Top Tip 4 – Attention Span
Top Tip 5 – Right first time
Top Tip 6 – Avoid Content Overload
Top Tip 7 – Ways to Liven Up Training – 1
Top Tip 8 – Don’t Design in PowerPoint
Top Tip 9 – Efficient Training Design
Top Tip 10 – Pace
Top Tip 11 – Checkpoints and Sign-Off
Top Tip 12 – Alternatives
Top Tip 13 – Signposts and Red threads
Top Tip 14 – Keep it Simple
Top Tip 15 – Use Case Studies
Top Tip 16 – Equipment and Support Material
Top Tip 17 – Delegate Materials
Top Tip 18 – Reduce your Training Design Time
Top Tip 19 – Systems and Structure
Top Tip 20 – Visualisation
Top Tip 21 – Learner Maturity
Top Tip 22 – Start with WHY
Top Tip 23 – Timing is Everything!
Top Tip 24 – Avatars
Top Tip 25 – Why?
Top Tip 26 – Unlock creativity
Top Tip 27 – Pre-Course Work (or Independent learning)
Top Tip 28 – Competency Models and Behavioural Frameworks
Top Tip 29 – Divergent and Convergent Thinking
Top Tip 30 – Tell Stories
Top Tip 31 – Don’t be too cool!
Top Tip 32 – 3-in-1 Design
Top Tip 33 – Measure twice, cut once
Top Tip 34 – Virtual Flipchart Activity
Top Tip 35 – Process, Creativity and Time
Top Tip 36 – Add-ins (for Virtual Training)
Top Tip 37 – Make it Personal
Top Tip 38 – Words Matter
Top Tip 39 – So What?
Top Tip 40 – Keep a Log
Top Tip 41 – Engage the Heart
Top Tip 42 – Micro-Learning
Top Tip 43 – Big ideas, tiny budget
Top Tip 44 – Make Pre-Course Work WORK
Top Tip 45 – Session Plans
Top Tip 46 – Avoid Scope Creep
Top Tip 47 – Training ‘Trumps’
Top Tip 48 – Getting a Clear Brief
Top Tip 49 – Give Everyone a Break!
Top Tip 50 – Grab Attention