Thursday, January 26, 2012

Here's an Ah, Um, Uh Training Video

Most of us would agree that video can be the best way to teach and explain an idea.  Entertaining and engaging videos can be the best way to help people REMEMBER the idea.  Whether you need to train your staff members, explain policies and procedures, or remind employees to wash their hands after using the restroom, video can make it more fun for the viewer. 

A Toastmasters International (communication and leadership) club in Scottsdale, Arizona www.chatstoastmasters.org uses this video to train their new members on the Ah counting functionary role.  The Ah bell is rung every time a member says ah, um, or uh.  The sound of the bell is annoying and brings the speaker's attention to their distracting filler words.  Surprisingly, the job of ringing the bell can be a challenge.  Sending an email on how to perform this role is often overlooked and explaining the role over the phone is time consuming since new members join on a continuous basis.  However, a short Creative Message Media video is effective. Since it's free to send, fun to watch, and most of all memorable!

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