ICL TRAINING METHODS
Experiential learning activities which create an engaging and relevant learning venue. The activities serve as powerful metaphors that are remembered for mental images that capture breakthrough thinking and successes. Activities are constructed from a great variety of materials provides activities that are:
- Indoor - portable
- Outdoor- portable and installed
- Varying levels (I, II, III) of complexity to accommodate training focus and different degrees of mental/physical/social/emotional learning needs of client group
- Engaging, while revealing and highlighting a wide range of individual and collective resources/talents/perspectives
Inventories and behavioral assessments, i.e. Learning Styles Inventory, Meyers Briggs, Johari Window, Strength Development Inventory, Diversity in the Workplace, etc. - completion and interpretation of instruments heightens awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, preferences, styles, behaviors and development needs of the individual and the collective group.
Video enhanced feedback - A useful method for observing team functioning from another lens.
Lecturettes - provides perspective on-and reinforcement of- learning theme areas. Examples include: The role of power, trust, and leadership in group interactions, You cannot teach what you do not know and you cannot lead where you will not go, Suspending the habit of criticism/negative comment/prejudgment, Leadership as an art, etc.
Didactic materials from ICL’s extensive leadership library - materials/resources/current leadership texts integrated into training to support the leadership competency areas being addressed.
Professionally facilitated small and large group discussions - everyone has something to contribute and learn. The active and unique nature of the ICL training creates opportunities for dialogue at many different levels.
Journaling - maintaining a personal learning journal as a tool to capture specific learning and insights.
Performing arts - use of narrative and creative presentation.
Action Planning - assures the transference of the learning experience to the work setting while maintaing accountability and a positive group dynamic.
To follow-up and reinforce an initial training segment, ICL also provides follow-up sessions on areas that clients indicate they would like additional training support. These sessions include, but not limited to, team development, communication, conflict management, decision-making and creative problem-solving, diversity training, becoming a learning organization, intra/inter personal skill development, call to leadership, strategic planning, facilitator training.
"The ICL staff is well versed and knowledgeable in the business arena. They understand our needs and tailor training sessions specifically around them."
