David Yau & Associates

I conducted a team-building event in the HK Disneyland Resort. A great experience! One important learning is how powerfully the...

I attended an experiential training class on self leadership recently. There were quite a few of learning on facilitation skills,...

I had an opportunity recently learning together with a number of trainers on selling / negotiation stills.  The event was led by a very...

I learnt this analogy during my trip in Singapore. I like it a lot. It is a good reminder when we have to stay learner-centric. ...

I have had a few great learning experiences in Feb. First, I facilitated a one-day planning workshop in Shanghai for the HR team in...

Another key learning in the Shenzhen TTT experience – I met a training veteran. He gave me a lot of valuable feedback on my delivery. ...

This post is the last of the ‘Continuous Improvement’.   The 1st one is ‘Continuous Improvement‘, and the second one is ‘Continuous...

Further to my previous post ‘Continuous Improvement‘, let me share some more thoughts on how to make our own training skills better...

I conducted an internal 2-day training skills course in Shenzhen last week. I enjoyed the 2 days very much. I made new friends and...

Let me share my learning from the rare opportunity I mentioned in my last post. Summarizing the various feedbacks from the others, my...

I recently delivered a Training Skills course to a local bank in China. It turned out to be a wonderful learning experience for myself. ...

What would be your reaction as a trainer if less than half of your class shows up? I think I would be rather upset. But I learnt from...

Further to my last post, let me share aother learning from our Master Facilitator. In short, the point is that if the learners go...

I facilitated a half-day team building session last Friday in Sheshan (outskirt of Shanghai). It took me quite a lot of preparation. ...

Internet is more useful than I understand before. It is the online video this time. You can almost get any kind of video from the...

I love the 'Sound of Music' movie. Most do. I have watched it a few times. I learnt something new when I watched it, in particular...

I came across another interesting quote. It is useful in making your learners more receptive to new ideas introduced in classes. You...

I am writing this on the plane from Shenzhen back to Shanghai. I have to travel quite a lot in Jul – 1 time to Shenzhen and 2 times to...

I recently came across a wonderful free-of-charge software called ‘Cool Timer’.  You can keep your activity instruction on PPT on the...

This is my new toys - A JBL Onstage Micro iPod loudspeaker. I bought it at the Apple Store in Beijing at around RMB800. (In fact, I...