Creative Facilitation Techniques for Training
This issue discusses a variety of creative facilitation techniques to be used in training. It is based on the premise that workplace learning happens in a variety of environments, and therefore demands a multitude of training options. These environments include on-the-job training, one-on-one instruction, classroom setting, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. This issue will help you understand which facilitation techniques are best suited for each environment and how to implement each technique. It also provides advice and guidelines for adjusting to sudden changes in a training environment, ensuring the facilitator is always prepared.
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Full ProfileJulie Patrick is a learning and performance consultant with JP Learning Associates. Julie has been a trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer since 1992. As a former manager of a corporate university, Julie was responsible for new employee orientation, leadership and management, sales, client training, systems, and administrative training programs. She holds numerous certifications, including DDI, AchieveGlobal, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, and designs and implements training and development solutions that help clients achieve their desired business results. Julie also serves as an in-person and online facilitator for ATD's Master Trainer, Training Certificate, Instructional Design Certificate and Creating New Manager Training Programs Certificate Programs. She also wrote the Infolines "Creating Training Manuals" and "Creative Facilitation Techniques for Training." Julie has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in organization development.
