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Tools, Tips, Toys & Other Tidbits
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Vol. XXXI
February 2008
in this issue
TOY: Manage friendly competition
TIP: Easily learn their names
TOOL: Make the learning last longer
Q&A: Survey Results
TOOL OF THE MONTH 
Who's First Lead gameshows as exciting as those on TV!
 
Encourage friendly competition without the worry of determining who buzzed in first.

Who's First is the least expensive, radio-frequency team buzzer system available. The colorful touch pads and light tower add energy and excitement to any gameshow setting.
 
 

Price:  $530.00
TIP OF THE MONTH 

Painter's Hats 
When time is tight but your creativity is plentiful!

Open your session with Painters Hats. They're more interesting than name tags (even if individuals don't want to wear them). Plus, they allow people to introduce themselves to each other and add color and pizzazz to make your learning event a favorite.

Plus, the visual clues about who each person is will help you better remember their names AND personalities!

Write on caps with any type of markers. Painters Hats have no elastic, so they won't cause "hat head."  At just $1.70 per hat these are a bargain! Sold in dozens.
 

 Price:  $20.40 per dozen
More Info / BUY NOW!
TOY OF THE MONTH 

Learn it. Live it. Star

Help them remember all the wisdom you impart!

Don't let them leave before you give them the gift that keeps 'em learning.
"Learn it." Stars help your group absorb more materials during the session (most concentrate better when their bodies are activated, as well as their minds) and "Live it," by acting as a constant reminder when they go back to task after your learning event. 


Price: $2.50
More Info/BUY NOW!
SURVEY QUESTION OF THE MONTH 
survey 
Last month's survey question was, "What are your biggest instructor-led training challenges?" Check all that apply.
 
Here are your answers:
 
    • Making it fun: 38%
    • Making it "stick": 32%
    • Getting management buy-in:  30%
    • Getting people to participate: 24%
    • Creating a lively environment: 20%
    • Difficult participants: 19%
From the write-in responses, we also learned that lots of you are battling budget challenges.
 
 
 
This month's question:
 
      What is your most essential training tool?
 
Click Here to answer.
 
Feature: 
Build Confidence
in Your Learners
David Wilson
by David B. Wilson

"My successful, intelligent and experienced adult learners are riddled with anxiety! What's going on here?" asks Trainer David B. Wilson.

"Many adult learners experience high levels of anxiety and fear, and even lose their nerve completely when it comes to learning new skills For some, this anxiety can totally block their ability to learn new skills, and they may end up walking away from our training sessions without getting much from them.

"As trainers, we can help maximize our participants' learning experiences by building their learning self-esteem and confidence."

In his article, "Build Confidence in Your Learners," Wilson offers more than a dozen tips that will help your learners to build the confidence they need to be successful in your training programs.

 
David Wilson has been a trainer for more than 15 years and has trained thousands of people across a variety of interpersonal, management and trainer development courses.  He has worked in several large national and international organizations in Australia and holds a Post-Graduate Degree in Adult Education.
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