All that we are
English translation of a Danish video highlighting how we are all different yet all have things in common - it depends on what you focus on. Great for introducing equality, diversity, unconscious bias etc.
Tame your Advice Monster
A useful video by Michael Bungay Stanier who explains how our urge to save the day may actually be the wrong thing to do. Especially useful for managers who need to take a more coaching approach at work. Help them to see how tackling their need to solve the problem may not help. Instead, tame...
Round Table: "Difficult" Conversations
In just an hour (which wasn't enough time!) Sheridan discusses what might be included in training on 'difficult' conversations with Kris, Bansri, Caroline, Jon and Sherine. Here's the link to the Jamboard where we captured our ideas. And here's a document that you can contribute to. It summarises some of the things we discussed at...
Presenting with Confidence and Credibility
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....
No such thing as a Learning Style
This video explains why Learning styles are a myth. Personally, I've never subscribed to the idea that people should be taught in accordance with their learning style. However, I DID believe that we had preferences and having multiple ways for people to access the learning works. Obviously, some skills (like swimming) are best learned in...
Round Table: Time Management
In a pilot event, Sheridan, Susannah and Andonella discuss their approach to covering time management training. https://youtu.be/5eUh_-XUUhs This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become a member of the Training Designer's Club, you can join here Please log in / become a member
Emotional Intelligence Videos
Emotional intelligence is a complex subject and it may be helpful to prime delegates in advance of a course by signposting videos on the subject, including these: 6 Steps to Improve your Emotional Intelligence https://youtu.be/D6_J7FfgWVc Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence https://youtu.be/Y7m9eNoB3NU Developing Emotional Intelligence (Short Intro) https://youtu.be/n9h8fG1DKhA This content is only available to logged in...
Challenging Conversations
The topic of challenging conversations comes up many times, so I thought I'd try to collate a number of resources in one place. Radical Candor (Kim Scott) - the book is well-worth reading and here's a handy YouTube Clip that you can use for yourself OR to send to participants to explain the concept as......
Feedback Videos
These mini videos are a sample from No I in Clare and can be used in short sessions covering feedback. 1-1s, performance management and communication. Less than 2 minutes each, take a look at see if they will be useful! The ineffective 1-1 - WATCH NOW Feedback that didn't land - WATCH NOW This content...
Great Presentations!
Great presentations don't just happen - they need to be well planned, well written and delivered with natural confidence. Here are some great videos that cover a lot of crucial skills. Many thanks to Rebecca Wray and Eleanor Walker for sharing these links. 5 TED Talks on Presentation Skills Body Language Make stress your friend......