Build Cohesiveness in Corporate Training Programs Many of the courses that I teach span multiple days. As such, I find it very important to build cohesiveness among the participants. They frequently work together in small groups, so I like to ensure that the participants feel connected. Here are some of the things that have [...]
Make Corporate Training Programs Fun One of the comments that I consistently receive from students is how much fun they have in my classes. Having been a student all my life, I also know that I get more out of classes when they’re both informative and fun. There are many reasons that courses should be [...]
Group Activities in Corporate Training Programs – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly In many corporate training programs, participants are frequently asked to work together on group activities. These activities could be as simple as a five-minute brainstorming session or as complex as a multi-month project. As a corporate trainer, I continue to look [...]
Elicitation Technique: Focus Groups When it comes to discovering subjective information for your requirements, a Focus Group can be a great technique to use. In a previous post, I mentioned the use of Brainstorming as an Elicitation technique. The key difference between a Brainstorming session and a Focus Group is the type of information that [...]
Thanksgiving for Trainers It’s that time of year—Thanksgiving! Typically, this is the time of year when we reflect back on what we’re thankful for. While I am certainly thankful for many things, I thought I would provide a more personal reflection on some of the things I’m thankful for as a corporate trainer. First, and [...]
