Do you need a compelling reason to attend our 16th Annual Training and Performance Improvement Conference? Each of our training consultants is hand-picked by Bob Pike for their expertise in the training field, their well-rounded skill sets, and "great personalities." The conference allows for extended time to learn from and interact with our experts to help you hone your skills and perhaps solve some of those tricky problems you've been wrestling with. Here is a recent testimonial on how fabulous our training consultants are and how many immediately applicable tips and skills you'll acquire.

Travel budget tight? We're bound to have one of our participant-centered workshops near you. Look at our latest offerings, including participant-centered instructional design, coaching for success and e-Learning!

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A reader asks: I am trying to develop a position for our organization's use of Subject Matter Experts as trainers in matters that are technical and require their expertise. Is there an industry standard for a ratio of students to instructors in a lecture setting? Does it differ if the class is designed for case studies that require participants to form into groups of 4 to 5 people? Does it differ if the class is hands-on with participants using computers? I have tried a variety of sources and have not been able to find anything of help. I have enjoyed Creative Training Techniques and thought you might have an answer.

Why do organizations invest in the Coaching for Success workshop for their managers? Because sometimes the only difference between a mediocre and a stellar employee is a great coach! Get results through your people by investing in a hands-on program that teaches them strategies and skills to deal with tough people issues.

Bruce Heichelbech, senior training consultant, E.ON., Louisville, Ky., is a past recipient of the Pike’s Peak Award for implementing creativity into training. His very thorough method of training with theming helped him take the honor, and he used NASCAR to help him lead the pack.

The charismatic and shamelessly self-promoting presentation of Chester Elton’s The Carrot Principle at Training magazine’s conference in February was a lot of fun with some good thoughts about appreciating others to take away and apply.