Table of Contents

Why choose this book?
Introduction

Chapter 1 Who, what, why and where

Your natural style

Beliefs and the importance of make-believe...

Session subject and outcomes

Why bother - application of learning

What type of session?

Your participants

Location, location, location

Information v. learning

Chapter 2 Whole-brain learning primer

The biggest myth in training

All you need to know about learning theory

Using music

Energy

The 70/30 rule
Breaks
Bluffer's guide to facilitation

Chapter 3 Building a great session
Overview

Strong framework

Structure and flow

Theming

The title

The Welcome Pack

Step-by-step activities

Metaphors and their use

Introduction and welcome

Warm-up activities/ice-breakers

BrainGym

Off-the-shelf activities

Tricks of the trade

Strong finish

Evaluation

Setting the scene on the day

Follow through

Materials

Canny material design

Participants' materials

Your materials

Chapter 4 Meetings makeover

Adieu

Appendix 1: Some themes suitable for workshops

Appendix 2: People bingo

Appendix 3: Glossary and 'trainer speak'

RESOURCES

INDEX

Reviews

"A useful guide" - The Times, 23 November 2006