Training Program Design Philosophy
Based on extensive application and research in adult learning, Development in Practice's approach to the design of training programs is based on two fundamental principles that have proven successful:
1. For adults to learn effectively they must be able to apply the knowledge they acquire. For this reason training is designed on the 20/80 Principle i.e. 20% of the experience focuses on conceptual learning, while 80% focuses on application of the concepts, skills and behaviours.
2. The 120 Day Principle i.e. that 120 days of disciplined practice are required to effect sustained change in adult skill or behaviour. Training design must include coaching tutorials that set the platform for the learner to continue to practice over at least 120 days, to ensure they receive the maximum opportunity for internalising the skills or behaviours.
The training modules are designed to provide the greatest possible degree of impact on the business through the individual performance of each participant. They are designed to support the structures, leadership frameworks and systems currently in place in the client organisation.
Each training module generally consists of a two day workshop followed by a series of three or four individual coaching tutorials with a Performance Coach. Small group coaching tutorials may also be included in a module.
Customised Programs
Development in Practice has extensive experience in providing customised training solutions. Below is a summary of how we work with a client: Development in Practice will first meet with a client to gain a broad understanding of:
1. What outcomes the client is seeking from the training program i.e. what would participants be doing differently if the training program was a success?
2. Any competency frameworks, HR or learning systems the client has in place.
3. The values and culture of the organisation.
Development in Practice then construct a working draft of the training program, discuss it with the client and refine it to fully meet the client's needs. The training workshop and coaching tutorial delivery are then designed. If required, to increase relevancy, Development in Practice will interview potential training program participants to develop client specific scenarios.
Finally, after the first delivery of each training module, Development in Practice will review and refine the delivery to maximise its effectiveness.
Unique Program Content
The intellectual property used in development programs is unique to Development in Practice under license to Management Possible LLC (formerlyThe Source International). It is proven and practical material having been used by major organisations both in Australia and the United States.
Training Program Facilitation
Development in Practice provides high impact, face-to-face, intensive learning interaction. Its facilitators are able to move training workshop participants quickly from comprehension to application. Each participant is provided with a module manual, at the training workshop, as a resource for their learning.
The facilitator driven training workshops provide each participant with the critical learning they require. In keeping with our successful adult learning methodology, facilitator led training workshops focus on application learning of the concepts, skills and behaviours learned. To keep participants engaged, Development in Practice's facilitators may provide a variety of training experiences throughout the workshop, including Role Play, Submersion and Scenario learning.
The training in the workshop serves as a platform for the coaching with a Performance Coach that follows. By the end of any training workshop, every participant will have had the opportunity to apply all the concepts, skills and behaviours. This will enable them to determine where they need to focus their application and practice in working one-on-one with their coach, in the tutorial sessions that follow the training workshop.