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Everyone wants more new training games and activities - just take a look at the latest list of TOP 20 BESTSELLERS! But are they the best books? And are you looking on the right bookshelf in the Active Learning Bookshop? Do you really want a book about training activities? Or do you want to get more value out of the training activities you already use? Or both? You can add value to games and activities by developing a more imaginative and dynamic approach to reviewing (debriefing). You will find plenty of free advice, tips and tools right here in the Active Reviewing Guide. Check the reviews below to find the training activity books that best match your needs and your budget. Then visit (for free) the Best of the Active Reviewing Guide to get maximum value from your purchase! (Roger
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Synopsis:
A collection of over 40 motivational games and exercises designed for
use in any organization. The games are based on a "competencies"
approach to teaching motivational skills, the principle behind them
being "skill, not will". They can be used to motivate the individual or
the whole team. Topics include: games to overcome procrastination;
games for when your energy is low; games to help you achieve personal
or team goals; games for inspiring peak performance; games for
salespeople; games to motivate chronic underperforming employees; and
games to help you overcome anxiety and the fear of failure.
(amazon.co.uk)
See more details at Amazon.co.uk See these critical reviews at amazon.com |
Book Description:
From the author of the bestselling Basic Training for Trainers comes
this lively, inventive collection of
instructional aids that are perfect for developing abilities in
communication, teamwork, perception skills, and
more. Simulations, role-plays, and exercises can be dramatically
enhanced using these games. Each game is
self-contained and provides all the necessary instruction and
materials. (amazon.co.uk)
see customer reviews at amazon.co.uk |
Donna Brandes, Paul Glinnis, Paul Ginnis
The
Big Book of Icebreakers:
Quick, Fun Activities for Training Customer Service Reps, Salespeople and Anyone Else Who Deals with Customers Peggy Carlaw, Vasudha Kathleen Deming
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Book Description:
Smart trainers know that games and activities can involve adults in
learning like no other instructional method and no one knows more about
games than Sivasailam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan. In this must-have resource,
Thiagi shows you how to customize more than thirty different kinds of
games -- games that fit the circumstances perfectly and that can be
designed in mere minutes.
(Amazon.co.uk)
Lots
of great reviews at Amazon.com including ... |
With such a long title, this book does need much supplementary
description but the
review at amazon.co.uk
does provide some more useful information about what it contains and
who it is for.
About the Author: Alanna Jones is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has worked in a variety of settings using games for teaching and therapy. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, as a church youth group leader, in therapeutic outdoor groups, and as a camp counselor with a variety of people. She has presented the popular TAG (Therapeutic Activities and Games) workshop in over 26 different cities across the country! Alanna found that when working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation there were few good books of useful, interactive games and activities for therapy. Most books were pen/pencil worksheets or outdoor oriented and required a large budget. This prompted her to write books that are useful, easy to use and full of fun, interactive therapeutic activities and games. |
Synopsis A practical guide to using the broad range of training activities available. It looks at what they are, why and when to use them, and what supporting activities are required. A detailed appendix offers listings of the activities available from a variety of sources. (Amazon.co.uk) |
Synopsis:
Humor can be a valuable resource in the learning environment. It isn't
just about puns and one-liners, and even if you're not a "funny"
person, it's easy to bring creativity, entertainment, emotion, and yes,
even some laughs to almost any educational setting. Here's a book that
will help trainers loosen up and create memorable programs that both
they and their students will remember - and use. (Amazon.co.uk)
Review: It is decidedly not a cookbook, but rather one that presents dozens of ways to "season" a program or presentation style to take best advantage of the natural human enjoyment of humor. The ideas are rooted in science (brain activity, physiological responses, body chemistry), but presented in a non-threatening, you-really-knew-this-already-but-were-afraid-to-trust-yourself style. Much resonates with any kind of presentation or training success you might have had before, as well as how applications of humor and brain-compatible learning work outside the classroom. (extract from a review at Amazon.com) For more books on humour in training see the Funny Business Online Bookstore |
Book Description:
In today’s fast paced, “right-sized,” competitive environment
businesses increasingly need staff who are creative, think on their
feet, take the unexpected in their stride, and work effectively in
fluid teams. How can they instill and develop these critical skills?
The answer may be to improvise! Improvisational actors make up scenes, dialog and entire plays on the spot. They work collaboratively in front of paying customers who expect to be entertained and amazed. Improv actors use no script, cannot predict what will happen next, and have no chance to go back or rewrite. They rely on their knowledge, practiced skills and their colleagues. This book is the first to apply the improv methodologies of the theater to developing the business skills that are in high demand. Kat Koppett—a professional trainer, management consultant and professional actor—demonstrates to trainers and managers how they can effectively transfer improv training techniques to their day to day business environment. (read more at amazon.com) |
Synopsis: The French edition of "Jeux pour Acteurs et Non-Acteurs" published in 1982 is currently in its seventh edition. Boal's early work took place under the military regime in Brazil. During a period of exile in Portugal, France, Sweden, Germany, and the US he developed work on combating oppression through theatre. His methods transform theatre from a hierarchical structure where actors are active and audiences passive, to a democratic arena where the spectator becomes the "spectactor", contributing ideas, taking over roles, and using theatre to confront everyday problems, such as sexual harassment, poor pay, homophobia, and racism and find ways of fighting them. "Games for Actors and Non-Actors" is a handbook of methods, techniques, games, and exercises designed to help anyone - whether actor or non-actor - rehearse for real life: make the fictional real. see this enthusiastic review at amazon.co.uk |
Book Description: Building on his first book, Games That Teach, Steve Sugar, along with George Takacs, tackles teams and team learning through the use of more than 20 competitive games and interactive learning exercises. Using the comprehensive facilitator notes, you'll be able to customize these innovative games to suit the training needs of the teams in your organization. (read more at amazon.co.uk) |
Synopsis: This work contains over 300 youth games and activities from around the world, with the aim of bringing to life the cultures of various people and races. It concentrates on games that will be unfamiliar to most potential players in the United Kingdom. The book is divided into three parts: "The World of Youth Games" which includes tables and board games such as "Dreidles", "Crag" and "The Dictionary Game"; "The World of Activities" which bring together playground games, outdoor sequences and group recreations such as "Fighting Kites" and "States Shuffleboard"; and "The World of Relationship Games" which offers games for use in groups where adults are trying to enhance young people's self-confidence and social, linguistic and numerical skills. Equipment, aims and rules of the game are covered, and advice is offered on how successful each activity is likely to be with different ages and ability groups. This book is intended to be of interest and use to families, youth groupworkers - including youth social workers, probation staff, teachers and staff in holiday programmes and children's residential centres - and those on training courses. |
Book Description: How do you get your participants involved and then hold on to their attention? Lorraine Ukens--a highly regarded author of activity resources -- offers sixty innovative, enjoyable, and effective activities designed to make learning unforgettable. Use these training tools to teach valuable lessons in: Change Communication Conflict management Decision-making Diversity Goal setting Leadership Negotiation Planning Problem solving Team dynamics . . . and more! All the necessary forms and handouts are here, and they are reproducible to facilitate ease of use. Make training experiences interactive--and make learning memorable -- with the help of this must-have treasury of games! (amazon.com) See enthusiastic reviews at amazon.com |
The author, Sam Sikes, writes: Executive Marbles: A book of new experiential activities Have you ever needed a new training activity? I need them constantly. Several of our customers return many times for a variety of training. It's not very exciting for the trainer or the participant to do the same activities from program to program. That is why I wrote Executive Marbles. It is a selection of new activities and ideas for trainers. We have used all the activities with adults in organizations and other trainers have used many of them with kids in educational and camp settings. |
Book Description: Those floating foam water toys aren't just for swimming. This book is "loaded" with exciting games and challenging problem-solving activities using the foam noodles. Group facilitators will find this fun & colorful book invaluable. |
Book Description: Trainers and facilitators use a variety of activities to open, energize, and close their sessions. This book offers instructions for 99 favorites from Simon Priest, Sam Sikes, and Faith Evans. Although these games are the "best we know", it has 46 new and unpublished activites. The book contains 10 Warmups, 17 Openers, 18 Socializers, 14 Fillers, 13 Energizers, and 27 Closures. It makes a perfect complement to the book called "101 of the best Corporate Team-Building Activities we know!" since there are no overlapping activites and the 101 book is focused on problem-solving activites. (amazon.com) |
This book is focused on problem-solving activites. See 99 of the best ... (above) |
Karl Rohnke KornerAdventure Games, Initiative Problems, Trust Activities and a Guide to Effective Leadership Karl Rohnke, Steve Butler
Karl Rohnke
A Guide to Games, Initiatives, Rope Courses and Adventure Curriculum Karl Rohnke Reviewed by a reader at amazon.co.uk: I have used this book at outdoor education centres, camps and in a variety of classroom applications. It provides lots of neat ideas that integrate easily into traditional curricula. I especially appreciate the philosophy and clear instructions. Definitely a staple on my reference shelf. All the Knots You Need to Know to Run a Ropes Course Karl Rohnke, Plynn Williams (Illustrator) This One Too Karl Rohnke Simon Priest, Karl Rohnke Funn Stuff 4 is still available, but for other volumes look out for used books. |
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