I'm just coming back home from a few days in a log cabin outside Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Ever been there? After a couple of days in the wilderness, I learned that this pretty much sums me up: Who am I kidding? I've known this all along...I'm not exactly an outdoorsy girl. It was a great trip, … Continue reading If Trainers Were Listed on Yelp, How Would You Be Rated?
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One Hundred Thanks
This is a special, non-Wednesday post, but I simply couldn't wait until next Wednesday to share it. Why? This is my one-hundredth blog post. To some bloggers, this might be small potatoes. There are people who blog daily, or even multiple times per day, with new ideas constantly shaping into thought-provoking posts. And then there's … Continue reading One Hundred Thanks
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BYOWS (Bring Your Own Workshop Stuff)
Exactly 566 days ago, I wrote this post about my favorite things to have on hand for a training session. Today, over 1.5 years later, my "favorites" remain the same, although this list has evolved over a number of years. As you're about to read, I also keep a few other go-to items on hand that … Continue reading BYOWS (Bring Your Own Workshop Stuff)
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Flip Charts Aren’t Dead (so maybe we should get better at using them?!)
Ah, my years-long love affair with the flip chart. Even with the countless tech tools that are at our fingertips, sometimes you just can't beat the simple value of a good flip chart during a training session or workshop. Despite technical difficulties and dead batteries, the dependable flip chart is always there, a go-to visual … Continue reading Flip Charts Aren’t Dead (so maybe we should get better at using them?!)
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30 (More!) Recommended Reads for Learning Professionals
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post with 5 reading recommendations for new trainers. Well, that post took on a life of its own! Thanks to the comments on the post and a very active discussion thread on LinkedIn, I decided to curate the suggestions and now have a library's worth of books to … Continue reading 30 (More!) Recommended Reads for Learning Professionals
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Trick Out My PowerPoint!
Today, we have a special treat for you here on phase(two)learning - a first, in fact. This is a collaborative post! Read on... PowerPoint is such an easy tool to use. Just because we use it, however, doesn’t mean we use it well. The Challenge: Trick Out My PowerPoint! The Trick Out My PowerPoint Challenge … Continue reading Trick Out My PowerPoint!
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5 Books New Trainers Should Have On Their Reading Lists
Recently, I received an email from someone who was relatively new to the Learning & Development industry, asking if I had any book recommendations. A few days later, I was asked the same question by someone else. Soooo... Ask, and ye shall receive. I am always on the lookout for new books to add to … Continue reading 5 Books New Trainers Should Have On Their Reading Lists
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Me, myself, and iPhone
Confession: I had a really, really hard time letting go of my Blackberry. There was something about those little keys that was oddly reliable and comforting. I started seeing many friends and co-workers jump on the iPhone bandwagon, and I just couldn't do it. The idea of texting and writing an email from a touch … Continue reading Me, myself, and iPhone
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3 Tips to Energize a Tired Training Session
Happy Holidays, all! Yes, it's been a moment since I've checked in - here, on Twitter, LinkedIn or even Facebook. The past few weeks have been a blur...wrapping up the year at the day job so I could take some long-awaited time off (!!!), enjoying some holiday time with family and making some exciting plans … Continue reading 3 Tips to Energize a Tired Training Session
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Texting: The Next Frontier in Corporate Learning?
Shd u txt ur lrnrs? If you had trouble reading that, allow me to translate: Should you text your learners? Now, I'm not exactly talking about one-on-one, personal texts that you might send a friend or family member. I'm thinking about an interactive compliment to just-in-time learning. Let's explore.. According to 2013 research by Acision, … Continue reading Texting: The Next Frontier in Corporate Learning?
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