Facilitation Skills: Using Training Games

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Swati Karve

Training games are a form of experiential learning typically used to facilitate dynamic group processes. They encourage participant involvement and interest in training content. Facilitators can customize published games to suit their specific training needs, and when o... More »

The Path to Engagement: Lessons From Game Designers

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Ben Betts

The computer games industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. Energized by the virulent nature of social networks and the increasing capabilities of mobile devices, gaming is bigger than Hollywood. The fundamental premise behind most gaming experiences is the j... More »

Close Encounters: Using Scenario Training to Handle Difficult Employees

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Larry Kurtz

One of the biggest challenges faced by both new and experienced trainers is ensuring that employees apply the skills they learn to their jobs. Post-tests measure learners' understanding of the content of a specific training program but do not address their potential rel... More »

One for the Ages

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Liz Wheeler

During the agricultural era, when most people worked on farms, a father would teach his son how to till the land, plant grain, and harvest crops. The son learned the proper techniques for irrigating, thinning, and weeding for a more plentiful yield. Later, the son would... More »