What if you knew what people had learned as you taught them? It’s not science fiction. You can use real-time polling tools to help you adjust your training on the fly. Becky talks about how to gather and act on real-time data while teaching. Polling and Engagement Tools - Quick Reference (Alphabetical) 1. Doodle • https://doodle.com • Scheduling polls for finding meeting times 2. Google Forms • https://forms.google.com • Simple, free surveys with live response viewing 3. Google Surveys • https://surveys.google.com • Quick market research polls 4. GoToWebinar • https://www.goto.com/webinar • Professional webinar platform with polling 5. Kahoot! • https://kahoot.com • Gamified quizzes and polls for interactive learning 6. Mentimeter • https://www.mentimeter.com • Interactive presentations with live polls, word clouds, and Q&A 7. Mentimote (Mentimeter mobile) • https://www.mentimeter.com/app • Mobile app for joining Mentimeter presentations 8. Microsoft Forms • https://forms.microsoft.com • Free polls and surveys with real-time results 9. Microsoft Teams Polls • https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams • Integrated polling for Teams meetings 10. Miro • https://miro.com • Visual collaboration platform with polling 11. Padlet • https://padlet.com • Collaborative boards with voting capability 12. Pear Deck • https://www.peardeck.com • Interactive presentations with Google Slides integration 13. Poll Everywhere • https://www.polleverywhere.com • Real-time audience response system with PowerPoint integration 14. Slido • https://www.slido.com • Live polling and Q&A for webinars and meetings 15. SurveyMonkey • https://www.surveymonkey.com • Comprehensive survey platform with analytics 16. Turning Technologies • https://www.turningtechnologies.com • Audience response system with clickers or apps 17. Typeform • https://www.typeform.com • Conversational, beautifully designed surveys 18. Vevox • https://www.vevox.com • Live polling and Q&A for large events 19. Webex Polling • https://www.webex.com • Built-in polling for Cisco Webex meetings 20. Wooclap • https://www.wooclap.com • Interactive education platform with 20+ question types 21. Zoom Polling • https://zoom.us • Built-in polling feature for Zoom meetings and webinars Becky’s Recommendations: Budget-conscious: Mentimeter free, Google Forms, Zoom Polling Professional training: Poll Everywhere, Slido, AhaSlides Enterprise: Vevox Quick & dirty: DirectPoll, Microsoft Forms Gamification: Kahoot!, Crowdpurr, C3 Softworks Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

What’s worse — a good coder with no communication skills or a leader who can’t use a spreadsheet? The truth is, you need both tech skills and soft skills. The top skills people need are human-centric, but they need to be paired with technical literacy. Becky shows us how to integrate the two skill sets. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

AI is good at spitting out words, numbers and following rules. What it’s not good at is judgment. There’s a big difference between following rules and using judgment. Becky talks about how you can train people to exercise judgment and stop people from being human robots. Laureate Daniel Kahneman 2024 book Noise World Economic Forum 2024 Medical Errors Can Cost Lives Rushed Judgment MIT The Future of Workplace Learning Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Health care organizations are hemorrhaging nurses. Turnover is happening at hospitals and elsewhere because of the lack of career growth opportunity. Becky says the secret weapon companies can deploy in the war for talent is an internal mobility program. She outlines how companies can overcome departmental people hoarding and drastically reduce turnover. Gallup research (2024) SHRM and Workwolf Linked In Workforce Report Gartner 2024 Purchase Becky’s new book here Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Do you really need an expensive degree? Big companies don’t require degrees, they require credentials. That’s because companies have recognized that what you can do is more valuable than what you were taught. Becky describes how trainers can step in to help people build skill-based portfolios faster and at lower cost than a university degree. Research Links: Why Fewer Employers Are Requiring College Degrees Linked In Workforce Report Recent College Graduates Feel Underqualified to Enter the Workforce Pearson VUE releases employer-focused analysis as part of its ongoing Value of IT Certification research series. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Training existing employees on new skills is a tremendous undertaking, but it’s the smart thing to do. Surveys show about half of workers need new skill training. Becky has the reasons you should make the investment. Research Links: World Economic Forum 2024 Labor Force Snapshot: Older People In The U.S. Labor Force The upskilling imperative: Required at scale for the future of work Gallup research (2024) The Most In-Demand Skills for Learning Professionals in 2024 Harvard Business Review (2024) Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Imagine short attention spans being your friend instead of your foe. It’s training so short that you’ll finish it before your coffee gets cold. That’s nano learning — short and delivered just-in-time. Becky says your brain doesn’t want more, it wants just enough to take that next action. Research links: Garnett, S. (2020). Cognitive load theory: A handbook for teachers. Crown House Publishing. Sustaining student concentration: the effectiveness of micro-breaks in a classroom setting Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

If people don’t feel included in your sessions, they don’t do well. But not everyone engages in the same way. So Becky says the key is offering multiple ways for learners to engage. She has tips on how to allow each brain to learn the way it learns best. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Gamification is huge all around the word. Becky says it works for learning when it’s tied to purpose and meaningful feedback. You’ve got to know why you got it right or wrong. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

People can recall the details of a story better than the details of a slide. Becky reveals the secret ingredient that will make a story memorable and the structure you can use to build short, memorable stories. Research References: Van Voorhis, S. (2023). Looking to Leave a Mark? Memorable Leaders Don’t Just Spout Statistics, They Tell Stories. Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. Link Graeber, D. (2023). Stories, Statistics and Memory. CEPR / SSRN. Link | SSRN Link Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

The currency of learning is attention. How do you keep people engaged with so many distractions? Becky says attention spans are not shrinking, but the competition for focus is fierce. Becky has some tips on how to get — and keep — your learners’ attention. Research References: American Psychological Association. (2021). Attention and learning in the digital era. Link Simon, A. J. (2023). Quantifying attention via vigilance tasks across the lifespan. PMC. Link Cardoso-Leite, P., et al. (2021). Media use, attention, mental health and academic performance among 8 to 12 year-old children. PMC. Link Suppawittaya, P., & Yasri, P. (2025). The effectiveness of chunking methods for enhancing short-term memory of textual information. Psychology and Education, 57(9), 6313–6327. Link Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

You can nurture the leader in everyone, starting in the training room. Becky has examples of how you can build confidence through peer teaching and group problem solving. Bonus lesson: how owning a mistake makes you a better leader. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Navigating the issues of copyright and sharing client data are some of the common ethical dilemmas facing trainers. Becky has some tips on how to deal with these ethically, fairly, and legally so everyone is happy. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Giving effective feedback is an art and a science. Becky suggests that the Oreo sandwich can be a good way of delivering recommendations. Research References: Goldsmith, M., & Reiter, M. (2023). Feedforward vs feedback. Coaching Journal. Future-focused feedback increases motivation. Link Shuster, E., & Lee, J. (2024). IMBUE AI feedback tool. HCI Proceedings. AI feedback provides accurate, real-time coaching. Link Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Why does it matter that you know how to read the room like a pro? Becky says it makes all the difference in how you present. She covers the five components of EQ — Emotional Quotient, also known as emotional intelligence — that can make all the difference. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Conflict is normal. It indicates engagement. You can make conflict better or worse depending upon you handle the situation. Becky has some tips on how you can resolve tension between learners, the trainer, and the organization. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

People learn better from a conversation than a one-sided broadcast. Becky says AI can help you adapt content to learner preferences on the fly, build branching scenarios, and feedback generators. AI for Trainers Class The Question Behind The Question book Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

You know what you want to present, but you need someone to help you organize it and help you brainstorm the visuals. Becky talks about the AI tools that can help you quickly create your next great PowerPoint. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Repetitive work is often boring work. But it needs to be done. You just don’t have to be the one doing it. Becky talks about her favorite AI shortcuts, including how you can create and save your favorite AI prompts. Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

It’s time to give people choice. Think beyond the LMS! Becky has ideas on how you can leverage other platforms for your courses. AI for Trainers Class Canva Masterclass Purchase Becky’s new book here: Podcast available on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2 On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.