101 More Ways to Make Training Active

<p>Acknowledgments ix</p>
<p>Introduction: Getting theMost from This Resource xi</p>
<p>200 TIPS TO MAKE TRAINING ACTIVE AND LEARNING SUCCESSFUL 1</p>
<p>Two Hundred Tips 3</p>
<p>1. Mel s Top 10 Training Tips 5</p>
<p>2. 10 Tips to Open a Learning Session Actively 7</p>
<p>3. 10 Tactics for Relevant Ice Breakers 9</p>
<p>4. 10 Participant Introductions 11</p>
<p>5. 10 Tips to Create an Enticing Learning Environment 13</p>
<p>6. 10 Basics for Active Facilitators 15</p>
<p>7. 10 Tips to Become an Engaging Facilitator 17</p>
<p>8. 10 Tips to Keep Learners Focused 19</p>
<p>9. 10 PresentingMistakes to Avoid and a Bonus: 10 Tactics for Professional Presenters 20</p>
<p>10. 10 FactorsThat Increase Retention 22</p>
<p>11. 10 Storytelling Tips 24</p>
<p>12. 10 Tips to Effectively Launch a Practice Activity 26</p>
<p>13. 10Ways to Encourage Participant Timeliness 27</p>
<p>14. 10 Creative Strategies for Forming Groups 29</p>
<p>15. 10 Options toMotivate Learners 31</p>
<p>16. 10 Quick Recap Strategies 33</p>
<p>17. 10–Step Process to Increase Applicability 34</p>
<p>18. 10 Ideas to Ensure Transferability 35</p>
<p>19. 10Ways to Address Challenging Situations 36</p>
<p>20. 10 Options for Active Closings 39</p>
<p>OPEN EVERY SESSION ACTIVELY 41</p>
<p>Icebreakers and Introductions 43</p>
<p>1. Finding People Alike 44</p>
<p>2. Me in 20Words or Less 46</p>
<p>3. Traffic Lights 50</p>
<p>4. Honoring Experience and Expertise 52</p>
<p>5. We re All in the Same Boat 54</p>
<p>Identifying Participant Expectations 56</p>
<p>6. On Course, of Course 57</p>
<p>7. Ask and Deliver 59</p>
<p>8. Visualizing Success 62</p>
<p>9. Why Are You Here? 64</p>
<p>10. Topic Networking 67</p>
<p>11. Different Question, Same Result 70</p>
<p>DELIVERING ACTIVE LEARNING 73</p>
<p>Connecting Learning to theWorkplace 75</p>
<p>12. Advice Exchange 76</p>
<p>13. Pull Up a Chair 79</p>
<p>Engaging Participants in Learning 81</p>
<p>14. Four Corners 82</p>
<p>15. Create a Timeline 85</p>
<p>16. Make Your Case 87</p>
<p>17. The Power of Demonstration Learning 91</p>
<p>18. Twitter Engagement 94</p>
<p>19. Photo Environment Survey 96</p>
<p>20. Learning at–a–Glance Placemat 98</p>
<p>Enhance Learning with Practice 102</p>
<p>21. Shine a Light onMe! 103</p>
<p>22. Go with the Flow 105</p>
<p>23. Show It Online 108</p>
<p>24. Two NegativesMake a Positive 110</p>
<p>25. Acronym BINGO 113</p>
<p>26. Sequence Is Important 115</p>
<p>Learn with Your Peers 117</p>
<p>27. Four Square and Share 118</p>
<p>28. Rotating Review 121</p>
<p>29. Angles, Tangles, and Dangles 123</p>
<p>30. The Power of Story 125</p>
<p>31. QR Code Query 128</p>
<p>32. Peer Assessment 130</p>
<p>CONTENT TO SUPPORT ACTIVE LEARNING 133</p>
<p>Communication 135</p>
<p>33. Communication Challenges 136</p>
<p>34. Generational Communication Awareness 138</p>
<p>35. Tell It in a Story 140</p>
<p>36. It s In theWords 142</p>
<p>Diversity and Inclusion 144</p>
<p>37. Cultural Limitations in Clay 145</p>
<p>38. Celebrate Differences 148</p>
<p>39. Connecting through Hello 150</p>
<p>Leadership 153</p>
<p>40. Listening to Collaboration 154</p>
<p>41. Focus a Discussion 157</p>
<p>42. Best Boss 160</p>
<p>43. Learning through Dialogue 162</p>
<p>44. Brand Boosters 165</p>
<p>45. Touchpoint 168</p>
<p>Teamwork and Team Building 170</p>
<p>46. Crest of Teams 171</p>
<p>47. Wall of Reality and Greatness 173</p>
<p>48. Hit Your Numbers 175</p>
<p>49. Who s Important? 178</p>
<p>50. Sticking Together 180</p>
<p>51. Team Effectiveness 183</p>
<p>52. Balancing Responsibilities 188</p>
<p>53. Decorate Your Cake and Eat It, Too 190</p>
<p>54. Construct Your Team 193</p>
<p>55. What s Your Story? 196</p>
<p>TOOLS TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING 201</p>
<p>Energizers 203</p>
<p>56. Guess to the Beat 204</p>
<p>57. Take a Stand 206</p>
<p>58. Why I Like 208</p>
<p>Experiential Learning 210</p>
<p>59. Appreciative Inquiry for a Positive Approach 211</p>
<p>60. Exploring a New Frontier 214</p>
<p>61. Let s Learn by Drawing 216</p>
<p>62. Lunch Bunch 218</p>
<p>63. QR Code Scavenger Hunt 220</p>
<p>64. Tie Your Shoe 223</p>
<p>Feedback 225</p>
<p>65. Presentation Peer Review 226</p>
<p>66. Skills Feedback Rubric 229</p>
<p>Manage a Classroom 232</p>
<p>67. Case Sorter 233</p>
<p>68. Hijacked Presentations 236</p>
<p>69. Our Anthem 239</p>
<p>70. Managing Deep Resistance 241</p>
<p>71. Assigning Groups 245</p>
<p>72. How Not to Do It 248</p>
<p>73. Critical Connections 250</p>
<p>Stimulate Discussion 252</p>
<p>74. What IF? 253</p>
<p>75. Brainstorm Debrief 255</p>
<p>76. QuoteMe 257</p>
<p>77. Put the Idea on Trial 260</p>
<p>CLOSING AND FOLLOW–UP FOR ACTIVE LEARNING 263</p>
<p>Application 265</p>
<p>78. AtWork in the RealWorld 266</p>
<p>79. Instant Editors 268</p>
<p>80. Make It Stick 270</p>
<p>81. Application Action Plan 272</p>
<p>Closing Practice and Review 274</p>
<p>82. Stump the Teams Review 275</p>
<p>83. Traps and Exits 277</p>
<p>84. Summarize It 279</p>
<p>85. Reflection Circles 281</p>
<p>86. A Day in 30Minutes 283</p>
<p>87. Learning Journal 285</p>
<p>88. Reflect,Write, Share 288</p>
<p>Closing Summaries and Evaluation 290</p>
<p>89. Key Points 291</p>
<p>90. Think, Link, and Ink 293</p>
<p>91. Storyboard 295</p>
<p>92. Picture–Perfect Ending 298</p>
<p>93. AMemorable Closing 300</p>
<p>94. An MVP Review and Commitment 302</p>
<p>95. Live Feedback 304</p>
<p>Transfer Learning Actions 306</p>
<p>96. Peer Coaching Circle 307</p>
<p>97. Learning Transfer Support Partners 310</p>
<p>98. Creating Catchphrases 312</p>
<p>99. Send It in a Postcard 314</p>
<p>100. Virtual Book Club 316</p>
<p>101. Developing a Leader Network 317</p>
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