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Flat-Rate Resource Library for Corporate/Small Biz Trainers

In a fresh approach to aiding talent development that has attracted training professionals and small businesses in over 50 countries, UK-based Glasstap offers a unique subscription-based training resource service providing unlimited access to hundreds of original downloadable activities, course modules and other materials for a flat annual fee. Subscriptions are now available in North America through Nobscot Corporation, a provider of HR exit interview, new hire survey and mentoring technology.

A $750 Library+ annual subscription includes unrestricted use of the Trainers' Library, offering easy-to-use experiential learning activities ranging from icebreakers and team-building games to complete course/workshop agendas for both junior and senior employees; Trainers' Talk, a forum where members can chat, network and share ideas; and Trainers' Blogs, enabling members to share their thoughts and ideas. A $955 Gold subscription adds all-you-can-use access to Trainers' Images, providing videos, photographs, cartoons, posters and illustrations for creating compelling programs.

Benefits include:
  • Unlimited downloads of a rich collection of training resources for a low annual fee
  • Over 500 resources and growing, currently including 24 team-building activities, 87 icebreakers, 171 training-related articles and 240 course agendas
  • Creative activities like 'The Witches of Glum,' utilizing a fairy tale-like story to teach the importance of effective listening skills and the danger of making assumptions, and 'Island of Opportunity,' which teaches negotiation skills by breaking team members into small 'tribes' who must divide an island territory based on each group's particular needs
  • Searches by activity type or training objective, such as customer care, employee engagement, project management, strategic thinking, leadership and so on
  • Clear trainers' notes – including time, group size, outcomes and presentation suggestions – enabling easy use even by small business owners and managers
  • Inclusion of all digital materials, including downloadable handouts, participant or team briefs, and PowerPoint presentations
  • Customer reviews to help subscribers select the best resource for their needs
More information on the Glasstap service is available at http://www.glasstap.com. Subscriptions for North America can be arranged by contacting a Nobscot representative at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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