Comments on: From the Road: Training #241- How to Keep It New and Exciting https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:48:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Patti https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-699 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:48:43 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-699 Steve, I think something as simple as getting feedback helps to validate what you do (and how well you do it), helps you to see areas to improve, and sometimes opens up lines of communication (with attendees) to add resources for future endeavors as well. Of course Rob took it one step further with an on-the-spot currency for the immediate group. And James pointed out the tools (your material) and the audience. Your best resources are right in front of you–they should be your ahas and you theirs!

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-698 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:11:12 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-698 Thanks for all the useful ideas and perspectives–keep them coming!

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-697 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:10:27 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-697 Mary, I think you make a very good point here. I have to fight a strong tendency I have to amp up the “Steve” show in order to make it more exciting. I’ve also found that approaching it like a conversation unlocks a lot of new ideas that are resident in the group. I find this approach alieviates a lot of pressure from me, and makes the session more enjoyable/interesting for everyone. @Mary

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-696 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:03:59 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-696 I think that the visualization is very helpful–even something as simple as imaging the group having a fun, powerful, learning experience can do the trick. @Debbie Reasoner

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-695 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:42 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-695 Hi Kevin, I’ve also found that I’m more passionate about a program that I’ve experimented with. When I’ve been involved in seeing the direct, positive impact using the approaches can have, especially on an on-going basis, it envigorates my experience. Thanks for writing in. @Kevin

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-694 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:54:46 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-694 Thanks for the comment Kathy. That’s a wonderful practice to incorporate the session feedback. I’ve found that keeping my finger on the evaluations helps me know when I’m “phoning in” a session rather than being present with the group. @Kathy Ryan

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-693 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:51:23 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-693 One of the other things that’s helped me, is to be able to watch someone else doing the same program. Not everyone has the chance to do this, but if you do, I’d highly recommend it. It can really invigorate your experience. @Pamela Preston

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-692 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:47:15 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-692 I like what Pete says about returning to source material. I think as start to understand the principles and skills at a deeper level it helps when I’m teaching and applying the skills.

]]> By: Steve Willis https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-691 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:43:37 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-691 Hi Marlene,

I find this type of approach is really helpful. Clipping articles, or even watching the news the night before/during a session to identify current trends and relevant topics. For me it highlights additional, and often new, insights.

]]> By: Illysa Izenberg https://cruciallearning.com/blog/from-the-road-training-241-how-to-keep-it-new-and-exciting/#comment-690 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:01:50 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=533#comment-690 Great ideas for keeping it fresh, everyone. It’s clear that we must be participant-focused to 1) teach and learn well and 2) keep ourselves engaged too!

Every group is different.

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