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"A useful guide" - The Times, 23 November 2006
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You’ve been asked to run a training session, workshop or meeting. What you need now is a foolproof way of making it both memorable and enjoyable to run – and to know that what you are doing will achieve the desired outcome and have lasting positive effects on your team.
Anyone who has ever endured 'death by powerpoint' or a dry 'chalk and talk' session knows how not to do it, but how do you make sure that you get it right?
This interactive guide is designed especially for busy managers - people whose main role is not training – and will take you through a simple step-by-step process that results in stimulating, fun and effective workshops and presentations.
Just some of the many scenarios the book will help you tackle include:
· How to put together training session from scratch when you have 'blank page, blank face’ syndrome – here’s the step-by-step solution
· You've done some training but you aren’t getting the desired results from your sessions – here’s what do to about it
· You haven't time to write 80 sexy PowerPoint slides for a session you are running – here’s what to do instead that will be even more effective and take half the time
· You're dreading the experience of being 'up the front' – here’s how to shift the onus from you to your participants
· How to be remembered for the right reasons! – Here’s how to ensure that happens
This is a book that ‘walks the talk’- it presents what you need to know in an engaging, interesting, effective and quick way – exactly how you will be presenting in your meetings and worshops when you have finished reading it.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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In a word, engaging. Aside from the highly relevant, versatile and practical aspects of this book, it is worth buying for the style of writing alone! I couldn't put the book down on holiday, and had only intended to 'scan read' it as there are so many things I need to be knowledgeable on in my game.
I have formerly been in management roles as well as my current role in designing training & development interventions, so I am constantly on the look out for tools that are creative yet can be applied quickly and seamlessly to routine activities (meetings, workshops, etc.)to make them more engaging, relevant and fun. This book fits the bill. Nikki Highmore Sims has in my view the rare combination of being able to combine context and relevance with easy-to-apply tools and techniques that are solid, viable and flexible to a range of situations to get desired results. As an added bonus, it's not heavy going and her references to scenarios prove that she isn't a text book junkie and lives in the real world. Plus I had several laugh-out-loud moments! Thanks for a thoroughly refreshing and practical take on such a crucial subject - long overdue.
I have formerly been in management roles as well as my current role in designing training & development interventions, so I am constantly on the look out for tools that are creative yet can be applied quickly and seamlessly to routine activities (meetings, workshops, etc.)to make them more engaging, relevant and fun. This book fits the bill. Nikki Highmore Sims has in my view the rare combination of being able to combine context and relevance with easy-to-apply tools and techniques that are solid, viable and flexible to a range of situations to get desired results. As an added bonus, it's not heavy going and her references to scenarios prove that she isn't a text book junkie and lives in the real world. Plus I had several laugh-out-loud moments! Thanks for a thoroughly refreshing and practical take on such a crucial subject - long overdue.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Soon to start a work placement with a company abroad, I have been asked to design and deliver training sessions in various aspects of communication. Years ago, I completed a basic teacher-training qualification, so I really needed to build on this. How to Run a Great Workshop by Nikki Highmore Sims book has proved to be an excellent resource. It is easy to follow and structured very well.
I have a lot of preparation work to do, but this book has certainly increased my confidence about the task ahead. It uses and recommends many interactive teaching methods. At first you might read about these and think 'nonsense'. However, they do challenge traditional methods such as Powerpoint lectures. And rightly so. The point with learning is that people you teach recall what you have trained them in. If they forget it as soon as they leave the room, what's the point!? This book has opened my mind to the creative possibilities with teaching.
The book suggests many activities and tasks that will encourage people you are teaching to not only have a greater understanding, but greater long-term recall of the subject/task/activity that you are delivering.
They say nothing is learned until it is experienced. So, it makes sense that learning should become a more enjoyable experience. This book is a great starting point for anyone wanting to construct training sessions. It covers learning theory, but in a colourful and easy-to-digest way.
I have a lot of preparation work to do, but this book has certainly increased my confidence about the task ahead. It uses and recommends many interactive teaching methods. At first you might read about these and think 'nonsense'. However, they do challenge traditional methods such as Powerpoint lectures. And rightly so. The point with learning is that people you teach recall what you have trained them in. If they forget it as soon as they leave the room, what's the point!? This book has opened my mind to the creative possibilities with teaching.
The book suggests many activities and tasks that will encourage people you are teaching to not only have a greater understanding, but greater long-term recall of the subject/task/activity that you are delivering.
They say nothing is learned until it is experienced. So, it makes sense that learning should become a more enjoyable experience. This book is a great starting point for anyone wanting to construct training sessions. It covers learning theory, but in a colourful and easy-to-digest way.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book will now be my bible! I am an experienced trainer and coach and always looking for fresh ideas and material for workshops. I LOVE this book. The style is warm and engaging, the format is very user friendly and the content is well organised. But above all it's absolutely packed full of juicy practical ideas - ideas that really inspire! This is a "How to.." book with bells on!!
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Amaaaazing book
What can I say, this book is brilliant, Nikki tells it like it is which makes it easy to understand what to do in 'argh' situations and the great ways to channel minds. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. S. Johal
Packed with practical help
This book is full of inspirational ideas for trainers and facilitators. I would have been very glad to have this book early in my career! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wendy Wyatt
A really useful book that I thoroughly recommend.
To start with, let me say what this book is NOT.
1. It is not a primer on how to do PowerPoint presentations (in fact the author doesn't advocate use of PP)
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1. It is not a primer on how to do PowerPoint presentations (in fact the author doesn't advocate use of PP)
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Published 4 months ago by Bm Levitan
Down to earth style, full of superb information, a must have
This is a superb book, absolutely full of useful information, hints, tips, advice, and every other thing you will need to run a successful workshop etc. Read more
Published 7 months ago by diane hall
This book is life changing..!
This book will truely change your life at work! It is amazing. The author gives you 'real' examples that have been tried and tested. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Number1carer
Brilliant Book
I am a Professional Training Consultant and look for ways to always develop myself as a Trainer, Coach, or workshop facilitator. Read more
Published 17 months ago by NW
Shifting attention from the facilitator to the participant
The most important contribution of this book is the way it shifts the focus away from the facilitator to the participant of the workshop, or indeed of all group learning... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Artsreadings
A good how-to guide to facilitating groups
The book is a good step-by-step guide in how to facilitate a wokshop, a training session or a meeting. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Marco Lucisano
Practical and fun tips, even for the experienced facilitator
Great little book, packed with wonderful, common sense advice, whether you are just starting out or are experienced. It will be a favourite companion as i travel and deliver.
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by Carmen Lester
excellent workshops made inspiring
Excellent book, reallly helpful as I have started a new role and now have to run workshops. I gives some excellent tips but also goes into the theory behind different types of... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Mrs. V. J. Ellis
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