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Boring and uninspiring training is both unfortunate and unnecessary. Learn how to utilize humor to make training come alive while staying mentally engaging with greater knowledge retention!
You stare into the unblinking eyes, seeing the nothingness that engulfs their very being. Visions of Charlie Brown’s teacher and the "Wah Wah Wah Wah" intonations dance through your head, and suddenly the realization creeps in: Your patient is dying right before you, and you caused it! Code Blue! Quick, give them a shot of – humor! Yes, the time-tested and medically proven remedy of humor is a surefire pick-me-up that quickly restores vitality and energy. When administered properly and regularly, the humor boosters will dramatically boost your patient’s chances of survival. The best part is, you can do this.
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Boring and uninspiring training is both unfortunate and unnecessary. During this session you will discover how to incorporate humor into your training sessions to capture the attention of your participants, keep them mentally engaged, and heighten the knowledge retention aspect. As trainers, isn’t that our mountaintop goal? Here are the three takeaways that we will discuss:
1. Understanding the Information vs. Entertainment aspect – (It’s Needs vs. Wants)
2. How you can add humor to training – even if you aren’t a stand-up comic
3. 11,329 More Tips to Bury the Boredom Brothers
Date: May 20, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Networking from 4:00 - 4:30)
Location: St. Thomas Hospital
Cost: Members- No Charge; Non-members- $20.00; Students- $5.00
**Parking: Use the regular parking garage behind the hospital. You can
park on any level; however, Level D has the sky bridge necessary to
access the hospital. Follow the hallway, and the conference room will
be on the left before the Starbucks.
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About our speaker:
| Van Richmond is a high-energy, fun, and motivational speaker and writer who delights audiences in America and in international settings alike. His broad client base encompasses a diverse spectrum as he speaks to and trains corporations, non-profits, government and military agencies, educational institutions, religious groups, and water and electric utilities. Whether he is speaking to audiences in manufacturing or insurance, trucking or cosmetics, health care or customer service, Van delivers fast-paced keynotes and seminars that energize and entertain. He retired from the United States Air Force, where he served as the Commandant of an Air Force Leadership School. Van has 27 years of experience in adult education and training, and his expertise lies in the areas of leadership and management, communication skills, coaching, and enhanced teamwork and team building. Some of his customers include Georgia-Pacific, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Delta Dental, Progressive Insurance, and the New York City Police Department CSI Division. |
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When: Thursday, 05/20/10 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm | iCal
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| St. Thomas Hospital
4220 Harding Pike4220 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
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