The quick reference interactivity tool for learning professionals. The Learnertainment® Pocket Tip Book is a handy idea generator for trainers, teachers, and speakers. Use it to reinvigorate even the most tired program with energy, excitement, fun, and-most importantly-effective learning retention.From Disney training leader to published author, from musician-magician to college professor, Lenn Millbower's lauded Learnertainment techniques have taught thousands of trainers, teachers, and speakers how to keep their audiences awake so their message can take."Lenn Millbower continues his tradition of adding the 'Wow!' to training. The result is a simple, direct, powerful compilation of strategies and techniques that workplace learning professionals and educators can immediately apply to enhance the learning experience." Bob Lucas, President, Creative Presentation Resources and author of 19 books on workplace learning and skills

The Learnertainment® Pocket Tip Book

Education & Teaching

Millbower, Lenn

Schools & Teaching

Lulu Press, Inc.

Music holds amazing power over us. While it permeates and gives rhythm to our lives, most of us take it for granted and rarely consider its impact and potential. Training with a Beat is a lively introduction to understanding that force, and applying it to training.This practical "how-to" guide is written with the musical layperson in mind. The author reveals in straightforward language why music is a critical learning resource, explains the necessary concepts and terms, and concludes with vivid examples of practice and a list of suggested resources. He provides all the background and tools to enable trainers and educators confidently to use music to improve learning.A valuable and extensive appendix lists recommended CDs and offers track-by-track examples of potential training applications. Readers of this book will:Discover how music contributes to learning Understand music theory principles relevant to learningKnow how to select music appropriate for different training situationsDiscover effective musical games and activities and how they teachUnderstand the related legal and copyright issues This unique resource will be welcomed by trainers, facilitators, presenters and adult educators looking for additional tools to add impact to their material and improve learning outcomes.

Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music

Stylus Publishing (VA)

Entertainers and trainers have a lot in common. Both require an audience. Both require a polished, professional delivery. And both must attract -- and keep -- attention. Or else the show is over. 
Unlike the audience at a show, training participants are often disinterested and easily distracted. In order to keep them tuned in and help them retain information, trainers are constantly in search of new ways to engage learners. Grounded in the latest adult learning and training theories, Show Biz Training provides creative techniques that use comedy, props, magic, theater, and music, giving readers all the tools they need to perform the many activities found inside. The book uses specific examples and provides step-by-step instructions, resource lists, and worksheets to help trainers support and further learning by engaging emotion, building rapport, creating the proper atmosphere, and crafting lessons out of a host of entertainment-inspired ideas. 
Packed with fun, original concepts for serious educators, Show Biz Training is a highly informative way to set the stage for exciting, effective learning.

Show Biz Training: Fun and Effective Business Training Techniques from the Worlds of Stage, Screen and Song

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Amacom Books

Music holds amazing power over us. While it permeates and gives rhythm to our lives, most of us take it for granted and rarely consider its impact and potential. Training with a Beat is a lively introduction to understanding that force, and applying it to training. This practical "how-to" guide is written with the musical layperson in mind. The author reveals in straightforward language why music is a critical learning resource, explains the necessary concepts and terms, and concludes with vivid examples of practice and a list of suggested resources. He provides all the background and tools to enable trainers and educators confidently to use music to improve learning. A valuable and extensive appendix lists recommended CDs and offers track-by-track examples of potential training applications. Readers of this book will: Discover how music contributes to learning Understand music theory principles relevant to learning Know how to select music appropriate for different training situations Discover effective musical games and activities and how they teach Understand the related legal and copyright issues This unique resource will be welcomed by trainers, facilitators, presenters and adult educators looking for additional tools to add impact to their material and improve learning outcomes.

Routledge

As most instructors, presenters and trainers have discovered, cartoons are an excellent classroom resource for making key learning points in an enjoyable, engaging manner. Cartoons function well as metaphors for the subject at hand, help introduce or wrap-up key concepts, and serve to ease transitions between learning segments. However, as most users have also discovered, reproduction fees for cartoons in training can be expensive; permissions hard to obtain; and copyright holders difficult to track down. This book provides the solution. Cartoons for Trainers presents over 75 original cartoons, conceptualized by trainers for trainers. It includes a license that allows buyers to display these cartoons in the classroom. The cartoons focus on the transition points in any training program. Subjects include objectives, introductions, activities, case studies, role-plays, experiential learning, breaks, evaluations, and closings. For anyone who wants tips or guidance, the author provides a brief and practical introduction. In addition, the cartoons are reproduced on the included CD-ROM for use in electronic presentations. Purchase of the book constitutes permission for the buyer to reproduce the cartoons for overheads or place them in electronic presentations. Written by leading offbeat training expert Lenn Millbower, author of Training With A Beat: The Teaching Power of Music, and the composer of Do You Want to Learn With Music: Game Show Themes for Trainers, and drawn by New York show director Doris Yager, these cartoons exhibit a tongue-in-cheek wit reminiscent of Gary Larson's The Far Side and Scott Adams' Dilbert. All the cartoons make good-natured fun of the everyday foibles trainers experience, while addressing the fears that learners have toward training. This is an ideal trainer's companion and deserves a place in any trainer's toolbox.

Cartoons for Trainers: Seventy-five Cartoons to Use or Adapt for Transitions, Activities, Discussion Points, Ice-breakers and Much More

The Method of Walt Disney
Don't let them fool you. The magic of Disney is really method. Walt Disney developed sophisticated yet common-sense methods for everything he did, from films to theme parks. Once you know those methods, you can create some magic, too.
Lenn Millbower, the Mouse Man, learned up close how Disney turned method into magic. He spent 25 years at Walt Disney World, starting in Epcot Operations, stage managing at Disney-MGM Studios, opening Disney's Animal Kingdom, writing training material the for Disney Institute, and leading training at Walt Disney Entertainment.
In Care Like a Mouse, Lenn teaches Walt Disney-inspired customer-service strategies and tactics applicable to your organization and your career so you create your own pixie dust. You'll learn how Walt did it, and how you can do it—once you know the method behind the magic.
“As he breaks down the magic into bite-sized advice, models, and methodologies, Lenn helps you to understand why the Disney magic isn’t actually magical. Rather, it’s a result of hard work, solid method, and persistence. He spices all this knowledge and insight with intriguing insider stories that you’ll find useful as you convey the service message inside your own organization.”
Martin Lindstrom, Best-selling Author, Buyology, Small Data

Care Like a Mouse: The Key to Delivering Disney Quality Service

Processes & Infrastructure

Theme Park Press

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The Learnertainment® Pocket Tip Book

Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music

Show Biz Training: Fun and Effective Business Training Techniques from the Worlds of Stage, Screen and Song

Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music

Cartoons for Trainers: Seventy-five Cartoons to Use or Adapt for Transitions, Activities, Discussion Points, Ice-breakers and Much More

Care Like a Mouse: The Key to Delivering Disney Quality Service