Models and theories are useful to provide structure to training sessions. They provide hooks for us to hang information on - whether that's examples, practices, behaviours. But a theory or model on its own isn't enough. Theories don't bring about behaviour change: action does. So people need to know how to apply the theory in...
Long before I started the Training Designer's Club, I recorded this. It's just a narrated presentation, originally aimed at internal would-be-trainers. It assumed face-to-face workshops and I KNOW that there are lot more mistakes than this, but as I say, these are just 10. and if you want to overcome the challenges of VIRTUAL design,...
No matter how good you are at it, training design takes time. And sometimes, it's time that you simply don't have. But it can be really hard to let go and trust someone else to interpret your ideas and needs correctly, so we rarely outsource design. Which is perhaps why so many people take short-cuts,...
Steven Covey's Circle of Control is one of the simplest, yet powerful models out there. Useful in a wide range of situations from personal effectiveness, to problem-solving; from leadership to influencing, it's a fundamental building block of so many core skills. This handout summarises it. DOWNLOAD NOW
There are many models to help people to give feedback well. But what if it's not received well? People need to learn to RECEIVE as well as GIVE if it is to be useful in developing a growth mindset, learning culture or high performing team. This handout provides some top tips to help people to...
When Designing Training, it's important to identify how complete delegates' knowledge needs to be. Do they need an awareness? A basic understanding? Be able to practically apply or be an expert? The level of knowledge required will (of course) affect our design, but in particular it will help shape our objectives, outcomes AND inform the...
A really useful tool to help people with their career development or personal development planning. Too many people seek promotion for the wrong reasons or have a very limited view about future aspirations. Doing a BLISS analysis helps them to consider all angles in relation to potential career moves. This is explored in the Career...
In September 2021, Zoom introduced Apps to its platform to make things easier. At least, THAT'S the theory!! Firstly, to keep up to date with Zoom, and learn from someone WAY more proficient than me, I suggest you take a look at THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL - It focuses on the type of things WE want...
In August I ran a poll of training professionals to find out which part of L&D was their favourite. I'm sure it will come as no surprise to find that delivery/facilitation came out top. Only 18% of those surveyed enjoyed design the most. reflecting on conversations I've had over the years and with VIP members...
OK - we're all about training DESIGN, but many of us facilitate sessions too. AND we will have to present proposals/outlines to senior manager or clients to get their buy in. So whether you want to convey credibility to your delegates or fill your stakeholders with confidence, we need to present with poise and professionalism....
