Shoe-horned into their entertainment, they passively accept mini-lectures about detergents, frozen foods, hair coloring and beer.

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On the other hand, President Obama started out looking nervous, and although he warmed up and found his stride he gave long, mini-lectures rather than engaging and arguing, our correspondent says.

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With a blended learning approach, you can provide them with videos and interactive assignments at their primary locations, and then pull them together either in regional hubs or your main office for one-one-one and group discussions as well as mini-lectures.

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