A classic (physical) exercise explores communication, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving and achieving objectives. With large groups, a variation can be run to explore leadership – especially collaborative or servant leadership. There is a little preparation to do, but it isn't too difficult or time consuming. DOWNLOAD HERE
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 quick and simple exercise that links nicely to objectives and goal setting, but can also be used for communication skills, managing expectations, and as an introduction to leadership. This is a physical exercise, so an alternative for use in the virtual environment is included. DOWNLOAD NOW This content is only available to logged in...
Want help writing practical learning objectives for your training events? Bloom's Taxonomy is a great place to start. Here I give an overview of the model and what it means in practice (taken from my online course) WATCH THE PRESENTATION This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become...
An active exercise that works will with large groups (you need at least 6 people to make it work). It takes around 30 minutes and can bring out a number of issues including objective setting, communication, change, process management, and team working. Very versatile! DOWNLOAD NOW And here's a sheet directly from LegoLand with a......
A quick and simple exercise ideal for an energiser. Highlights the importance of clarity in goal (objective) setting and communication. With skilled facilitation, can simply bring out come powerful points. DOWNLOAD NOW This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become a member of the Training Designer's Club, you...
A quick, simple and highly effective exercise around objectives, communication and cross-functional working. All you need is a couple of tubes of Smarties and some small pots (or cake cases). To use for collaborative working, run the exercise twice: the first time as written and score a point for each task that is completed. Then......
This session on setting meaningful goals aims to help people to clearly define goals and targets, so that they are understood by everyone. It is relevant for commercial goals and personal development goals. It also examines the factors necessary to make goals compelling so that they are more likely to be committed to. In particular,......
Creating a great workshop outline is an essential skill of any training professional – internal or independent. The outline is what allows you to sell your concept to key stakeholders. It’s what you use to start generating interest in an event. It’s what potential delegates will want to see before they decide whether or not......
Too many training sessions are (in my opinion) still built around a slide deck. Even if your slides are visually appealing, minimal in their use of text and useful, they are still very limited in terms of explaining how the session should run. They can only ever be a) a visual aid for the delegates,......
