How frequently do you revise the training that you give people? I try to change something each time I present. Purposefully mutate the presentation, then reflect on the outcome. These are not scientific experiments, more intuition based learning - which I believe is very worth while. So one technique that helps me to change the presentation is to not use computer generated slides (Power Point).
Here's aMS Photosynth (MS shutdown the Photosynth site) of a training with lots of custom posters.
They get a little better each time. I encourage you to try this technique.
See Also:
Why I use Flip Charts not PPT Slides
Captivate Your Audience Using Simple Illustrations by David Neal
With slide decks - one may change an individual slide an assess if it was better or worse; however when one creates unique artifact each time it will naturally mutate. Some times for the better, sometimes for simplicity, and at times for the worst. Yet with a flip chart artifact, if it is unclear, you can just pull out a marker and fix it in real-time. And you may learn what will improve the artifact the next time you use it.
Some people don't like the high amount of time required to create posters for a course each time. Yet it is a great time to think about the class. I believe this preview of the event to come is a great form of future visioning. It is a practice session, much like an olympic athlete that visions their event going well minutes before they start.
Here's a
They get a little better each time. I encourage you to try this technique.
See Also:
Why I use Flip Charts not PPT Slides
Captivate Your Audience Using Simple Illustrations by David Neal
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