The Big Book of Humorous Training Games (Big Book of Business Games Series) (Big Book Series) - Softcover

Tamblyn, Doni

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071357807 ISBN 13: 9780071357807

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2000

Synopsis

The latest mind-brain research confirms something every trainer has long suspected: that people think and learn better when the process is fun. "The Big Book of Humorous Training Games" features 50 unique experiential training activities that create memorable learning on topics ranging from management skills, change, and emotional intelligence to dealing with difficult people. This easy-to-read manual gives step-by-step directions that will help new and veteran trainers infuse their workshops with humor, fun and creativity. Each chapter in the book offers five games to teach a popular, business-related topic.You get: theoretical background on the topic; a suggested amusing introduction for each activity; step-by-step directions; reproducible handouts; and recommended debriefing questions. The book is peppered throughout with comic delivery tips to enhance your comfort with the material. "The Big Book of Humorous Training Games" will help you to tap into your natural ability to use humor. Find out how to hold your learners' attention, and design training sessions that will drive home the essential skills they need.

About this title

About the Authors

Doni Tamblyn delivers 75 training seminars and presentations annually, many with CareerTrack.

Sharyn Weiss is a trainer and the author of Teen Smoking: Pack It Up, published by At-Risk Resources.

From the Back Cover

The latest mind-brain research confirms something every trainer has long suspected: that people think and learn better when the process is fun. The Big Book of Humorous Training Games features 50 unique experiential training activities that create memorable learning on topics ranging from management skills, change, and emotional intelligence to dealing with difficult people.

This easy-to-read manual gives step-by-step directions that will help new and veteran trainers infuse their workshops with humor, fun and creativity. Each chapter in the book offers fie games to teach a popular, business-related topic. You get:

• Theoretical background on the topic
• A suggested amusing introduction for each activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Reproducible handouts
• Recommended debriefing questions

The book is peppered throughout with comic delivery tips to enhance your comfort with the material.

The Big Book of Humorous Training Games will help you to tap into your natural ability to use humor. Find out how to hold your learners' attention, and design training sessions that will drive home the essential skills they need.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071357807
• ISBN 13: 9780071357807
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304