Make ’Em Laugh for Better Learning

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Lenn Millbower

If you use humor effectively your attendees will relax, dispel negative emotion and, most importantly, retain your message. More »

Applying the Brain Rules to Training

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Brownell Landrum

Brain Rules by John Medina identifies 12 insights into how the brain works. Not only is his book entertaining and a fascinating read, it also provides some valuable tools to help us know how the brain works so we can become more effective trainers. More »

Color Your World

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Lenn Millbower

Color is generally an afterthought in training. This is unfortunate, because people see color before they absorb content; every color has a unique wavelength; and our brains respond uniquely to different colors. More »

Distracted Learners May Remember More

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Lenn Millbower

Are your participants distracted? Do their minds seem to be wandering? Don’t worry—they likely have enough brainpower to remember your information too. More »

Are You Having Fun Yet? Part Two

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Brownell Landrum

A big thanks to everyone who participated in the interactive ASTD Links article, “Are You Having Fun Yet?” Here's what we learned about your use of training games. More »