Tip #140: A Tribute to Dr. Alma Baron
When I first started training adults in assertiveness in the mid 1970’s, I taught in the evening for the University of Wisconsin Extension in Madison,
When I first started training adults in assertiveness in the mid 1970’s, I taught in the evening for the University of Wisconsin Extension in Madison,
Accelerated learning techniques include involving as many senses as possible for whole brain learning and to meet the needs of different learning styles. Color, music,
I am a highly interactive facilitator. This means that if the folks in my training session don’t actively participate, my goose is generally cooked. And,
Trainer behavior is concerned with what the trainer will do to facilitate learning. The use of relevant examples can ensure that learning occurs more quickly
The key difference between conducting a webinar and conducting a classroom session is the lack of face-to-face interaction. A webinar presenter seems more like a
How do you get the audience on your side? It helps to have a sense of humor about yourself and the situation. I prefer to
The third training decision category is what the trainer will do to facilitate the acquisition of learning. This includes group facilitation and stand up presentation
Difficult Behavior: Has difficulty making simple, concise statements. Makes grandiose theories or complicates simple ideas with tangential ideas. Often confuses most or all of the
Difficult Behavior: Asks questions or raises issues which are not related to the topic which is being discussed. Talks on the side about unrelated things
Difficult Behavior: Complains about anything and everything, including: the room, materials, topics, instructor, organization, weather, refreshments, etc. Focus is on what is wrong or bad
Difficult Behavior: Is quick to find fault with the material or instructor. Picks apart statements in an inappropriate way. Often is angry, but will not
Difficult Behavior: Has opinions on every subject and states them in a very authoritative manner. Other participants and the trainer find it hard to disagree
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