Welcome to a better way to train. Training sessions that “talk at” participants abound. But learning solutions that engage and involve are the ones that make a lasting impact. Experiential learning is the basis of every product we develop for a good reason: it’s a tried and true method of training that makes learning stick. An increased interest in learning, better long-term retention, and an easier transfer of learning to the workplace are just some of the advantages.

What are the benefits?
  
          • Learner-focused approach encourages active participation
          • Hands-on involvement makes learning more meaningful
          • Honest self-reflection inspires insight and specific action
          • Feedback from others completes an accurate portrait of behavior
          • Skill practice improves confidence and the ability to transfer learning
          • Action planning enables individuals to employ new skills immediately

Based on the works several well-known adult learning theorists, the HRDQ Experiential Learning Model™ illustrates the learning process as a fluid cycle — with actions for both the facilitator and the learner. From Focusing to Integrating, each phase of the model furthers the movement toward the learning goal.

What is it?
   
          • Learning centers around the individual and his/her active involvement
          • Lessons that are relevant to the individual and his/her current situation
          • Participants develop a sense of responsibility for their own learning
          • Learning environment is adaptable to the individual’s needs

What are some examples?
   
          • Constructing a model with teammates
          • Taking an assessment
          • Recognizing behaviors and preferences
          • Role-playing
          • Exchanging feedback
          • Considering past experience in the workplace
          • Discussing insights with colleagues
          • Creating an action plan for improvement