Master Class - Best Practices

Engaging Audiences and Maintaining Interest

How do we keep audiences engaged and interested in our content?

Join Training and Development Professionals for a half day seminar to discuss the greatest and latest tools, techniques, and tips for interactive training.

Learn about:

• The newest controversies and best uses of standard methods, which include handouts, assessments, PowerPoint, and all types of audio visual aids.
• The best methods for leading discussions, breaking into groups, and playing training games.
• Using social media in the classroom.
• Handling tough audience situations.
• Interactive methods of closing training sessions that helps knowledge stick.

Please Note: Credit card payments can only be accepted on-line

ASTD Members $45, Guests $95, Students $25

 Bonus offer for Guests: One year membership in Southwest Florida Chapter of ASTD included with your registration.

8:30 - 9:00  We will serve a Continental Breakfast, Handle Registrations, and Network with Fellow Training Professionals

 9:00 - 12:30  Master Class - Best Practices for Engaging Audiences and Maintaining Interest

 All participants are encouraged to bring their favorite training tool, prop, toy, gadget, or aid and be prepared for show and tell.

 WARNING: This session will be highly interactive and is intended for Training Professionals who are ready to learn new methods while sharing their experience and expertise.

 It's Saturday, It's interactive, so be comfortable!

The Master Class

• What is it? - Master classes are seminars designed by ASTD Southwest Florida to provide in depth discussion and instruction on a variety of topics.
• Why should I go? -Anyone who has responsibility or interest in the learning profession will benefit from a master class.
• How will Master Classes benefit me? - Attendees at Master classes will benefit from training provided by experienced professionals, and by facilitated discussions with professionals in the audience. Master classes are designed so that we can learn from each other.
• Why should I be excited? - There are few opportunities to attend seminars of this magnitude that are targeted to the training profession, in Southwest Florida. This is an opportunity to learn and network with fellow professionals in the industry.

Meet Lorna kibbey Co-Leader of the master class

Lorna J. Kibbey designs and delivers management and leadership seminars and services to public and private sector organizations. Her seminars focus on the many issues surrounding leadership, motivation, and communication.

 Lorna is a motivational speaker and has spoken at a large variety of conferences and meetings. Lorna has more than 22 years of managerial experience in the government sector and has firsthand experience in dealing with the most difficult situations managers face.  Ms. Kibbey earned her Masters’ Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the University of Cincinnati.

 Employed by the Florida Department of Children and Families for more than 24 years, Lorna served as a line supervisor, trainer, program consultant, operations administrator, and senior management consultant in a multitude of public service programs. Lorna has achieved recognition in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Manager. Lorna was recognized as “Best Boss of the Year” in a nationwide initiative.

 A six time winner of the Davis Productivity Award, Lorna is known for her innovation and optimism. Lorna enjoys membership in the National Speakers Association, serves as the current President for the American Society of Training and Development Southwest Florida Chapter, and participates in several other community networking organizations.

Meet Ken bodenhamer Co-Leader of the master class

                                                                                                                                                                                             Ken Bodenhamer has more than 19 years of training, course development, and management  experience.  Ken began his career in the travel industry, where he has had a golden opportunity of living and working in such diverse cities as San Francisco, Fargo, Kansas City, and Singapore. 

Here at home in Cape Coral, he serves as a Human Resources Training and Development Specialist for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

A native of Missouri, Ken holds a double bachelor’s degree in communications and Spanish from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.

Ken recently became certified as a Professional in Human Resources and serves as the current Vice President of Membership for the American Society of Training and Development Southwest Florida Chapter.