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Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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The best things I learned in training: the stories the trainer tells
Your stories are important, they illustrate the learning points your workshop is delivering - so make them fit, believe me your learners...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: The trainer never stops
The first big conference I co facilitated was for 100 or so leaders of my business unit - the eight or nine senior team leaders and all...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: The language of leadership
What's in a question? Not all questions are created equal Questions with yes / no limited possible responses or numbers / dates are...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Red rules and Blue rules
Rules, Guidelines, Practices, Procedures: most organizations have so many. They are why onboarding is so complex and lengthy. They are a...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Holding the space
Is a key component of the coaches repertoire In contracting you remind the coachee that the space is safe (confidential, no judgement...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: The power of observation
When running any one of a dozen training programs I found that a role play was always included. Moving from simple to complex skills,...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: SBID
Feedback is such a loaded term. How many people do you know who smile when a boss, colleague - even a friend - says, "Can I give you some...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Yes, and...
How to keep the ideas flowing? How to keep the conversation moving? A conversation killer is "no, but". The phrase is a hard stop...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Feedforward
"Feedback", they say, "is a gift" and it can be a great tool to highlight where someone has done well (reinforcing the positive behavior)...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Exploring Ideas
As a leader it would be great to have all the answers, all the good ideas, all the techniques to get everything done perfectly every...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Manager impact
In speaking with trainers from around the world many have observed a pattern in the participants in their sessions. Broadly there are...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Recognition
I've run dozens of courses webinars and other workshops on recognition and in all that time no one has ever said they get too much...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Acknowledging
In a sales conversation it is important to let the client know you are listening and that you understand what they are saying. Both when...
Andrew J Calvert
May 29, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training:
On this Vesak Day allow me to share one of my favourite learnings... Many kinds of training fall outside of the corporate world. They...
Andrew J Calvert
May 22, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Staying unhooked
Angry disappointed or frustrated people often try to draw you into their drama. they will try to "hook" you dragging you into their...
Andrew J Calvert
May 15, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: the roles of a trainer
The first corporate training program I attended was Facilitation For Results, really it was how to plan and lead meetings. But it taught...
Andrew J Calvert
May 8, 20242 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Centering
Put your attention on your feet Stuck in your head with racing thoughts? Or too much energy churning in your brain? Getting ready for a...
Andrew J Calvert
May 1, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Skill-Will-Hill
How do you change behavior? You can try 70-20-10, you can try the carrot and the stick, but one of the best models I have come across is...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Dealing with Indifference
In the early stages of a sales call you might well be faced with someone who appears uninterested in what you have to offer, usually they...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Starting a sales call (part 2)
Always start your sales meetings with a statement of how you understand what the customer is trying to accomplish. Be explicit and ask...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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