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I don't think I've ever taken a course where I've seen such tangible results.
Morris Shawn, CEO, Roadpost
Anne has tremendous expertise as a team building specialist and presentation skills coach. I hired Anne to train our in-house trainers in the delivery of training programmes. It was an excellent investment. Not only did she connect with the group immediately, but she also had them fully engaged to the very end. I also personally benefited by sitting through a few of her sessions. I would certainly hire Anne again.
Phillip Brown, Director, Director, Human Resources & Administration at Caribbean Development Bank
Creativity and innovation are Anne's trademarks. Her writing, design, facilitation and accelerated training skills enable her to become involved in many initiatives including writing and designing presentations and speeches for members of the executive team.
Marc C. A. Berwald, Former Director, Education and Development, Bell Mobility
We hired The Training Oasis, Inc. to design a course on Instructional Design....Anne is a very knowledgeable and creative instructional designer. She knows how to address the participants' needs and make technical training more interesting. I have no hesitation in recommending Anne for any future project.
Dunia Wojtarowicz, CGU Group Canada Ltd. (Toronto)
Anne Thornley-Brown of The Training Oasis, Inc. assisted our Educational Services Department with a facelift to the orientation programme. Her contribution was creative, structured and theme oriented. We were very pleased with Anne's suggestions to refresh the programme. Her personality was light and energetic. The presentation material was organized and easy to understand.
Joane Weisbrod, Former Director, Education Services, William Osler Health Center
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A creative approach to training should NEVER be an end in itself - just for the fun of it. Instead, the ground work must be laid. To ensure that training is effective. To produce accelerated learning, all training and development must:
- address clear and specific business needs
- be supported by senior management
- have measurable impact impact
- start with the right ingredients - solid content that is well researched and tailored to meet the needs of the audience and the realities of the organization
- bridge specific skill gaps that have been uncovered
- meet specific learning objectives
Once these ingredients are in place, only then is it time to add the fun, colour and pizzazz.
- Sporting Goods
- Toys
- Kites
- Confetti
- Magazine Covers
- Hats
- Clothing & Costumes
- Balloons with Confetti
- Fresh Cut Flowers
- Beach Balls & Toys
- Beach Tables
- Picnic Dishes
- Picnic Hampers
- Movie Posters
- Travel Posters
- Mouse Pads
Icebreakers for Accelerated Learning
Kinaesthetic
- Card Games
- Crosswords
- Find Your Twin
- Mini Role-plays
- Fruit Basket Upset
Visual
- Write Your Own Cartoon Captions
- Word Search Puzzles
- Hangman
- Picture This
Structured
- Mini Cases
- Tough Questions
- Best and Worst Lists
Analytical
- Success Stories
- Horror Stories
- Riddles
- Trivia Quizzes
Accelerated Learning Presentation Ideas
Kinaesthetic
- Improvisation
- Cracker Barrel Sessions
- Tours
- Field Trips
- Poems
- Props
- Crossword Puzzles
- Stand Up Comedy
- Board Games
- Skits (Participating)
- Simulations
- Trivia Games
- Game Shows (Participating)
- Card Games
Visual
- Cartoons
- Costumes
- Skits (Observing)
- "TV Shows" (re-enacted)
- Word Search Puzzles
- Videos with Video Analysis Sheets
- Game Shows (Observing)
- Magic Tricks
Structured
- Interactive Notes
- Demos
- Scripts
- Charts
- Flow Charts
Analytical
- Panels
- Experiements
- Surveys
- Statistics
- Trivia Exercises
- Mini Research Projects
- Traditional Presentations
- Factory Tours with Presentations
Skill Practice for Accelerated Learning
Kinaesthetic
- Role-Plays (All types)
- Improvisation
- Simulations
- Responding to a Customer Complaint
- Tough Questions (Creation)
- Games
- Skits
Visual
Structured
- Peer Coaching
- Mini Cases
- Write Your Own Job Aid
- Write Your Own Role-Play
- Write Your Own Case Study
- Fishbowl Role-plays
- Forum Role-Plays
Analytical
- Case Study Analysis
- Tough Questions (Solutions)
- Forum Role Plays
- Fishbowl Role-plays
Brainstorming for Accelerated Learning
Kinaesthetic
- Paper Bag Dramatics
- Improvisaiton Games
- Scavenger Hunts
- Mind Maps
Visual
Structured
- Idea Chains
- Force Field Analysis
- Flow Charts
- Idea Chains
- Cause & Effect Diagrams
- Charts
Analytical
- Force Field Analysis
- Cause & Effect Diagrams
- Number Crunching Exercise
Kinaesthetic
- 60 Second Workout
- Music
- Massage Chain
- Dance Breaks
- Snafooz Cube Puzzles
- Snack Packs
- Rubick's Cube
Visual
Structured
- Sports Blooper Videos
- Cartoons/Jokes
- Pool Tables
- Lego
- Rubick's Cube
- Stretching
Analytical
- Just for Laughs Videos
- Stretching
- Mini-Golf Challenges
- Chess Game (They go back to it at every break)
Creative Learners
- For Ambiance
- Session Starter
- Quiet Reading
- Game Shows
- Group Exercises
- Make Your own Music Team Energizer
Conservative Learners
For Everyone
- Breaks
- Transitions
- To signal the end of breaks
- To draw focus after exercises
- Energizers
- Vacation Breaks (Video)
- DVD Clips (licensing may be required)
- Treasure Hunts
- Dance Breaks
- Exercise Breaks
- Motivational DVDs
- Stretch Breaks
- Play Breaks
- Blooper Videos
- Joke of the Day
Creative Learners
- Soft Balls
- Frisbees
- Clappers
- Juggling Balls
- Noise Makers
- Yo-yos
- Hula Hoops
- Hawaiian Leis
- Skipping Ropes
- Bola Bats
- Barrel Full of Monkeys
- Finger Painting
- Colouring Sheets
- Pinatas
Conservative Learners
- Soft Balls
- Trivia Games
- Playing Cards
- Clappers
- Billiards
- Pool
- Anagrams
- Hi-Q
- Dart Boards
For Everyone
- Tug a War
- Golf (Driving Range or Putters)
- Guessing Games
- Ping Pong
- Soccer Energizer
- Touch Football
- Slot Machines
- Wheel of Fortune
- Twister
- Where's Waldo
- Reggae
- Calypso
- Limbo
- Hip Hop
- Casino Rueda (salsa)
- Zumba
- Picnic
- Ice Cream Bars
- Popsicles
- Fortune Cookies
- Mocktails with Umbrellas
- Lemonade
- S'mores
- Hot Chocolate
- Baked Alaska
- Chocolate Fondue
- Make Your Own Sundae
- Barbeque
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Chocolates
- Granola
- French Pastry
- Profitroles au Chocolats
- Fruit Kabobs
- Afternoon Tea with Scones
- Sushi
- Crackers & Cheese
- Marshmallows
Kinaesthetic
- Concert Review
- Write Your Own Commercial
- Write Your Own Rap Song
- Family Feud
- Press Conference
- Trivia Game
- The Cakewalk
Visual
Structured
- Concert Review
- Impromptu Talks
- Summary Charts
- Write Your Own Job Aid
- Flow Charts
Analytical
- Concert Review
- Trivia Tournament
- Stump the Chump
- Concentration
- Q&A
Special Offer: Spice of Month Accelerated Learning Articles
Pay to view per issue or Access all 28 archived issues
Includes all archived issues of Spice of the Month Accelerated Learning Ezine Plus Our Festive Feast, our festive holiday special for only US$157.
Access our Featured Spices
(Free Samples)
Please note: These are archives in our old site format.
Most of the articles in our archive are presented in their original format.
Prices will go up when all content and formats have been updated and you will have access to the new design if you buy now.
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