102 Extra Training Games

Rating:
Summary: Useful off-shelf resource
Review: The third in a series of interactive training game volumes by facilitator and author Gary Kroehnert, 102 Extra Training Games features useful off-shelf structured activities, learning games and instruments in ten categories: icebreakers, teambuilding, communication, presentation skills, energizers,problem-solving, learning, perception, evaluation and self management. Clear, informal and generally useful guidance on facilitating the activities is included. As the bound volume doesn't easily lend itself to high quality reproduction, I found the suggestions on reproducing visuals and handouts less credible. Today, many trainers will want to adapt these to electronic presentation formats or their own house style. For those using OHP, tearaway handouts and visuals would be a useful improvement.

As contributed activities form the bulk of the content, some activities (or variations) will be familar to experienced trainers and learning groups. Nevertheless, I found this volume useful. The informal style and sense of humor offers a refreshing antidote to other off-shelf training resources that take themselves too seriously. A few activities may be inappropriate where people are easily offended. 'Health warnings' are however included in the short trainer's guide for each activity. Let your good judgement be your guide.

Overall-recommended to new and experienced trainers alike who need off-shelf resources in the categories listed above. As with all learning resources, review the content first before you buy.