The Big Book of Humorous Training Games (Big Book of Business Games Series) Reviews

• Humor Opened Doors and Minds

  
  By A2M83JZ475HV86 on 2001-02-21
  I recently purchased a copy of this book as I was preparing to facilitiate a workshop on respect in the workplace. I had used games in previous training sessions but was pleasantly surprised when I came across this book.

  I referred specifically to Chapter 8, dealing with reducing workplace negativity. I found that the games triggered a powerful response from the participants as their concerns became very obvious in a non-threatening way. The real benefit was what happened at the debriefing. Our discussion of issues turned into in-depth problem-solving. One participant said that an issue that had been festering with her for over three years was effectively resolved because the matter was finally discussed openly.

  Fifty games set out in a manner that is easy to follow, easy to understand, and clearly focused on the concern being addressed, each game in a group probes deeper into the issues without getting personal. The final game in each group leads workshop participants to make a commitment to change. The structure of the games also permitted enough flexibility to address a group's specific workplace behaviors thereby making the exercise very relevant to the group. Based on the responses from participants in my recent workshop, the point of the games came through clearly and effectively, and will result in real change in their workplace. Very powerful catalysts, your games are.

  I must also say that I am thoroughly enjoying this book! As a human resource consultant and trainer, I am always looking for new ways of thinking about change. This book is stimulating my mind to find other ways to present ideas in a fun and creative manner. Doni and Sharyn really helped make my job as a facilitator easier by giving me such powerful tools. I am keeping my eyes open to purchase other books by Doni & Sharyn to add to my library. I can hardly wait for Doni's new book, LAUGH AND LEARN: 95 WAYS PEOPLE WHO TEACH CAN USE HUMOR TO BOOST THE BRAIN.
  
  

• The Big Book of Humorous Training Games

  
  By A334TU92FCFX6P on 2001-11-18
  This book is a must for anyone who is involved with training or in giving presentations. I write and design training materials for a large corporation in which there is a constant need for training on many different levels. I have repeatedly used this book to make even the dryest of training materials fun, interesting and interative. The techniques work for all levels of employees from management down to Customer Service Reprensentatives. Now people walk away from training classes retaining far more information than before I found and began using this book. Participation and interest have greatly improved. I highly recommend this book-don't wait another minute longer to buy it!
  
  

• Lots of ideas

  
  By on 2004-03-15
  I got this book with Brian Miller's Quick Teambuilding Activities (also from amazon.com). Both are good. This one has more activities, but not necessarily better ones. I like the way this one often has a "suggested funny intro" for introducing the activity because i usually stumble in setting it up. The only problem is that some of the activites are quite long (up to an hour)...that's where Millers book excels, all activities are 15 min or less. The activities here are organized into nice categories, too.
  
  

• Fabulous

  
  By on 2001-10-20
  This book is a great reference for any trainer! Most of the Training Game books I have reviewed have a few games that really apply to your classroom needs. Not this one! There were very few of the games that I won't be using! So far, each one I have used has been received with enthusiasm by my students. I particularly enjoyed "Look Ma, No Hands" while training Delegation Skills.
  
  

• Refreshing and Innovative

  
  By A2AQ03UXW72WAX on 2003-05-22
  This is the best book on training games I have ever read. It gives new insight that I have found lacking in other authors. Sharyn Weiss is a genious in her trade. Thank you for making my job in executive and managerial training easier.
  
  
• The Big Book of Humorous Training Games
  By A7H8W86XJKZGW on 2005-07-21
  This is a good book in where the humor combined with the training technics help the consultant work many curriculums more easy and with more effectiveness.
  
  
• Humorous Training Games
  By A2FO5EOFRFYU54 on 2005-08-18
  These games are helpful but not as "quality" as most trainers seek. Good for a springboard but not enough meat.
  
  
• Well worth the money
  By A14URP1AXG9ZM9 on 2006-02-18
  I especially like the section on Assertiveness which teaches assertiveness without fear and the section on Working with Difficult peers in the workplace. Very appropriate and hard hitting.
  
  
• Great fun!
  By A1RY90Q5WR9RA2 on 2007-06-08
  A very valuable resource. It teaches while keeping people in a very good mood.
  
  
• Well structured and effective
  By A36N5TFIGT8RCW on 2007-07-13
  I already used it with young people. And it's easy to use, has nice games, and I like the debriefing questions.
  
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