Activity Based Training - Keeping Them Off Balance

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to Accelerated Learning 5 phase cycle;
• How the participants need to be engaged to learn;
• How to create more interactive and creative exercises and activities.

Session Description:

Susan will introduce The 5-Phases of Accelerated Learning focusing on how to design creative and engaging training activities. Using an activities matrix she developed, Susan will share her accelerated learning expertise to show you how to mix up your activities to keep your training participants happy and engaged, keeping them OFF BALANCE! The more participants are engaged with different activities and exercises that relate directly back to their REAL WORK the more results you will achieve in your training efforts. Without practice there can be no real learning. It is all about what the learner thinks, says and does. This hands-on program will revitalize your training by creating exercises, games and meaningful activities that give participants the much-needed practice they need before they leave your training. Susan will share her top activities and strategies, so come prepared to rethink, redesign and revitalize your training to keep it OFF BALANCE, ENGAGING AND FUN.

Biography:

Susan co-facilitates the Cleveland/Akron ASTD Accelerated Learning Special Interest Group. Susan and has become known as a champion of bringing these new techniques to the greater Cleveland and Akron area. Susan’s clients are raving about her ability to use these same techniques to train their staff and to quickly get them to start using Accelerated Learning/Activity Based training in there own organizations. Susan brings practical knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. She has worked in the textile and furniture industry in NC, the steel industry in Cleveland and is a certified coach. Susan graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College. She belongs to the American Society for Training and Development and The International Alliance for Learning (IAL). For more than 20 years, she has spoken at meetings, conventions and trade shows.