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Tips for Effective Training & Learning
800-299-3770
vol. XL
March 2009
in this issue
TOOL: Don't let their brains get weary
TIP: Give graduates the prestige they deserve
TOY: Busy fingers speed up learning
FEATURE: Dealing with Distractions
TOOL OF THE MONTH

Every 20 Minutes 

 
 
 
 
don't let their
 brains get weary
 
Brain researchers tell us that frequent mental breaks improve our ability to remember.  Ideal breaks are "off topic," they get your right and left brain communicating, help the blood circulate, relax the body, and make you laugh.
 
Every 20 Minutesa collection of ready-to-use PowerPoint slide presentations, offers 20 just-right 20-second to two-minute breaks, complete with music, video, animated characters and voiceovers, and graphics. Just sprinkle a few into your own presentation to maximize learning effectiveness.
 
Every 20 Minutes:  $29.95 
 
TIP OF THE MONTH 
Whiteboards-duo 
 
give graduates the prestige
 they deserve
 

 

Graduation time is right around the corner... 
 
Order your recognition supplies early.  
 
These fine leather-like padded certificate folders add an extra touch of class to graduation certificates. Fabric corner tabs hold your 8.5" x 11" certificate firmly in place and a clear plastic sheet protects the certificate from finger or footprints.   Available in Black, Navy, and Royal Blue.
 
Padded Certificate Folders
$6.25
50/ $5.75 each
100/ $5.50 each
 
  
TOY OF THE MONTH
Brain Noodles 

 
 
busy fingers speed up learning
 
Funky fat chenille pipe cleaners make great finger fidgets! Students will focus better on your message as they mindlessly twist Brain Noodles into fun and interesting shapes.
 
Alternatively, have a contest for the most unique creation, or ask students to work together to form a giant construction project! 
 
Brain Noodles $2.00/ pair  (assorted colors)
 
Diana Booher
by Dianna Booher
 
"The sky's the limit when it comes to physical distractions--planes overhead, fire alarms, messengers bringing in emergency announcements. Some you can control; others you cannot."
 
In her article "Damage Control: Dealing with Distractions," Booher provides helpful strategies for coping with the distractions that 'disengage the listener' and interfere with a speaker's effectiveness.
 
Among her suggestions are these helpful tips and techniques:
  • Call attention to the distraction
  • Try humor to recapture attention
  • Talk about mental distractions
  • Call a break  

To learn more about how to implement these suggestions and others, click here.

Dianna Booher, is an internationally recognized business communications expert and the author of 40 books including Speak with Confidence.
 
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Act Professional: An Actor's Perspective on Training and Facilitation
Adam Grupper
Adam Grupper is a professional actor who has performed in 7 Broadway productions and guest starred in numerous television shows.  He's also a coach and trainer, and founder of Act Professional, specializing in the application of acting techniques  to organizational and business settings.
 
We enjoyed his article, "What's My Motivation," and hope you do too!
 
To read his article, click here.
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