Activities and games provide a more robust and interesting experience for learners, and help to engage all their senses. In this course, new or nearly new trainers learn:

• to create buy-in by using well-designed activities and games,
• how to encourage reluctant learners,
• how to use humor even when they aren’t a naturally funny person, and how to create their own activity.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: Let’s Have Some Fun!

• Background Information
• The Value of Games
• Favorite Games

Session Three: Getting Everyone on Board

• Getting Buy-In
• Learning From the Truly Greats and Big Mistakes

Session Four: Choosing the Right Game

• Types of Games
• Dealing with Reluctant Participants

Session Five: When Games Go Badly

• Troubleshooting Games
• Difficult Situations

Session Six: Using Humor in Training

Session Seven: Wavy Lines

Session Eight: Quick and Easy Games

• Why These Games?
• Hot Potato
• Passing Introductions
• The Orange

Session Nine: Creating a Game

• Recommended Reading List
• Personal Action Plan