The Creative Training Idea Book

by Lucas, Robert W.; O'Hora, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780814407332
• ISBN10: 0814407331
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Amacom Books

Summary

Trainers have to be creative if they want their participants to feel excited, challenged, and involved. The Creative Training Idea Book is packed with instructions for using activities, games, puzzles, toys, and props to increase energy and active participation in the classroom, and reveals how to think creatively about training in any situation.

Based on the author's nearly three decades of training experience, this invaluable resource gives trainers the tools to adopt a fun, energetic approach that will make for a stimulating learning environment. Readers will learn new methods for:

setting the right tone
-- uncovering participant needs
-- grouping participants and selecting leaders
-- avoiding and reclaiming turned-off learners
-- encouraging and rewarding participation
-- and much more!

Filled with checklists, forms, resources, and dozens of "Bright Idea" blurbs, The Creative Training Idea Book will help trainers and their learners achieve maximum learning results.

Author Biography

Robert W. Lucas is President of Creative Presentation Resources.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Preface	ix
Brain-Based Learning	2	(42)
Lighting the Creativity Lamp	44	(34)
Setting the Stage for Learning	78	(40)
Opening with a Bang	118	(42)
Creating a Stimulating Learning Environment	160	(48)
Grouping Participants and Selecting Volunteers	208	(22)
Engaging and Energizing Learners	230	(38)
Making Your Visual Message Sizzle	268	(50)
Keeping the Communication Flowing	318	(44)
Celebrating Successes	362	(37)
Glossary of Terms	399	(6)
Resources for Trainers	405	(10)
Tools for Trainers	415	(18)
Graphics for Trainers (Communicating with Graphics)	433	(30)
Index	463