You know how important it is for employees to use what you teach them … in fact, it’s directly tied to your and their success.

Yet getting people actively involved and interested in training isn’t easy … with so many obstacles in the way – difficult learners … not enough time … too many goals to cover… with so much to overcome, it’s hard for employees to remember everything you’re going over, much less use it on the job.

Get dozens of real-world solutions for reaching learners like never before!
Nothing can be more frustrating or time-consuming than learning by trial and error. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. As one of the oldest, most respected and successful training companies, we know what it takes to get into the minds of learners. And you’ll get these best-kept secrets here.

With the right tools, you can maximize retention and ensure that what you teach is used on the job. But you can only get those tools here!

Hands-on practice. Interactive case studies. Applied learning.
Call it what you want, this training gets you out of the traditional classroom and gets you moving. With real-world case studies and hands-on practice, you’ll get to try out these cutting-edge strategies as you learn them. And you know what that means: higher retention and training that sticks.

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Sometimes you just need to get together with people who understand you and your needs. The chance to meet other professionals – just like you – and learn from their experiences is just another reason that you don’t want to miss this workshop.

Apply your new ideas, learning tools, and strategies – for phenomenal results!
You’ll get dozens of proven, real-world training ideas, creative strategies, and new methodologies you can use immediately. From state-of-the art room settings to the latest in interactive games to testing strategies, you’ll be amazed at the results from your very next training session!

If you’re serious about helping your students get what you’re teaching and use it, you simply can’t afford to miss How to Create& Conduct Training That Sticks.

• The latest games and activities that make an instant impact
• Tips on dealing with difficult learners
• What your learner needs and wants
• How to relate your training to real-life work
• How to create a follow-up plan that’s easy for you and your learners
• Evaluation factors that ensure transfer of training knowledge to on-the-job skills
• Much more – see inside for additional details on this extensive workshop

Because of the highly interactive nature of this workshop, seats are limited. Enroll early to reserve your spot.

• Those responsible for training new employees
• People introducing new policies and procedures
• Anyone in charge of teaching on-the-job skills
• Managers and supervisors with front-line or entry-level employees
• Training professionals
• Educators
• HR professionals
• Anyone with training responsibilities

Understanding and Using the Psychology Behind Learning

• Using the learning curve and the three-stage learning model
• Understanding the learning differences between genders, cultures, generations, and more
• Using the stages of memory to impact your training development and delivery
• Understanding the four factors that affect successful learning

Creating Training That Gets Results

• Determining participant training needs before, during, and after the session
• Considering the three types of learning and when to use them
• Understanding the true context of the training and the key learning objectives
• Traditional vs. active training methods and when to use each
• 10 keys to course design that ensure transfer of learning
• Training formats that easily adapt to your training needs

Conducting Training for Maximum Retention

• Setting expectations to increase retention and learning transfer
• Tips on practicing skills during training – no matter what you’re teaching
• Guidelines for using training aids to increase the transfer of learning
• How to link learning objectives with your activities
• The dos and don’ts of using multimedia in your presentation
• Using instructional material during your session for long-term retention

More Tips on Transferring Training to the Workplace

• Questions and feedback tools that tell you if your learners really understand
• Overcoming the common barriers to the transfer of learning
• Top skills trainers need to influence a successful transfer of learning
• Action plans: How they maximize retention during learning
• Using planning sheets and selfassessments in the classroom
• Rating and evaluating the factors of effective transfer of learning

Training Tools That Increase Participation and Retention

• Openers and closers that get attention and stay with your learners
• When to use group activities, games, case studies, and more
• Flip charts, cling sheets, computers – when to use them
• 5 games you can play to boost participation
• How to make learning tools meaningful and useful
• Tips on maintaining control during activities
• A buddy system? Find out how to make this system work for you

Dealing With Common Training Challenges - Learn how to deal with hot issues like …

• Resistant, hostile, and angry learners
• Know-it-alls, complainers, and whiners
• Malfunctioning equipment
• Interruptions
• A session that’s getting out of control
• And more!

Creating the Optimal Learning Environment

• Looking for elements that distract from or enhance learning
• Handling elements you can’t control (such as temperature and lighting)
• New findings behind the value of music in the classroom
• Room settings that maximize learning and involvement
• Low-cost to no-cost ideas for adding life to your room

Measuring Your Training Effectiveness

• Top evaluation tools the pros rely on
• Testing your students: Critical dos and don’ts
• Are you measuring the right thing? Find out here
• Determining when and how to follow up
• Action plans that help you track results