Conference Call Tips

How to ease those dreaded meetings-by phone? Two readers won $20 Starbucks cards with these winning tips.

You'll Use This Book!

Here is one client's real-life Instructional Design That Soars book. Hundreds are now using it to develop lively classes and Webinars.

Order it here and receive two free resources to help you build your in-house training team.

Save the World From Boring Training

Watch this cool video. It provides 6 steps to ensure you never bore your learners again.

But what if YOU are bored when you present or train? These tips will help you get out of your slump.

YES! Another "Hook" Contest

You, my readers, seem to love these. It's either the challenge of coming up with something new or the promise of a Starbucks card.

Anyway, a reader reminded me of a Hook I used in a long-ago training session. Can you turn the fact below into a relevant, interesting Hook for one of your topics? Send it in, and you may be drinking Macchiatos very soon.

Fact: Scientists have discovered that when faced with danger, the octupus wraps six of its legs around its head to disguise itself as a fallen coconut shell. It then escapes by walking backwards on the other two legs.

What is a Hook? Watch the video and/or read the article.

Tips to Ensure a Good Meeting

I found this 10-point checklist and thought it was great. Use it, then let me know your thoughts. Did it help you design a more efficient and effective meeting?

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