Mind-mapping is a visual brainstorming technique you can use to tap into the power of the brain, look at a subject in its entirety and organize around key learning objectives.

Mind-mapping is a tool that helps linear and lateral thinkers expand their sightlines beyond what comes naturally. Learn to mind-map and you’ll energize your training design and delivery!
 

For over 15 years, Amy has been helping organizations and individuals change for the better. At Rutgers University, she coordinates a system-wide culture change initiative for the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission, training professionals in best-practices and guiding teams to ensure new skills are put to use. As both a training consultant and a licensed clinical social worker, Amy combines her expertise in human behavior with the Creative Training Techniques of The Bob Pike Group to create dynamic, meaningful learning experiences for her participants that help professionals grow.

With more than 15 years as a training professional and two training industry best-selling books on the market, Becky Pluth, The Bob Pike Group’s President, and CEO, doesn’t rest on her laurels. “Continuing education, whether formal or informal, is critical for those of us in education!” Becky said. “And, for many of us in this industry, I think the desire and passion for learning comes naturally.” As proof of her desire to continuously strive for “great,” Becky was named one of Training magazine’s Top 40 under 40 in 2012. Becky has more than 17 years of exposure to Bob Pike’s Creative Training Techniques (CTT) and vast experience in cross-functional training design and delivery, project management and business operations. She easily employs a participant-centered approach to classroom training, one-on-one training, and blended e-learning. She has helped many Bob Pike Group clients realize cost savings and training efficiencies through utilizing a participant-centered approach.

Becky is a certified K-12 teacher and received her master’s degree from St. Mary’s University. She is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and the National Speakers Association. She also is the author of the award-winning 101 Movie Clips That Teach And Train and Webinars with WoW Factor.