4 STEPS 2 SUCCESS
All our workshops follow a simple 4-step structure adapted from the work of learning gurus Honey and Mumford (and Kolb) who developed the four-style learning model. This may sound a tad “ivory tower” to some people – however rest assured our workshops are fully practical in their orientation. We believe it helps to have a sound theoretical underpinning based on accepted wisdom about the best way to learn.
Our approach, individually adapted for each different type of workshop we run, is called T.A.R.P. This acronym describes the sequence of four learning styles our workshop follows:
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Theorist = PLAN
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Activist = DO
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Reflector = REVIEW
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Pragmatist = SEE THROUGH
Although many people have one preferred learning style, to truly succeed you need to apply ALL of these learning styles, in sequence:
T - Theorist – here’s where any preparation before the day of the workshop, and our brief presentations during the workshop prepare you by explaining the key concepts you need to know before you start. Don't worry - you won't be overwhelmed with complicated waffle, we have honed down the essential information you need into the simplest possible form and we explain it in an easy-to-grasp way, with clear and elegant examples.
A - Activist - this is direct experiential learning - practising your performance before or facilitated at the workshop, you experience directly what it’s like to make people pay attention, excite their emotions, and get the best response! This is the most thrilling part of the workshop, and you get plenty of opportunity to perform.
R - Reflector – Here’s where you learn by thinking back on how it felt, and getting feedback from others, a vital part of the development process and a chance to learn how to take your performance apart and rebuild it, as often as required. We use video recording of your performance to allow you to see yourself as others see you.
P - Pragmatist – This is where you put it all together and mentally prepare (or plan to prepare) your finished product! This last step is often overlooked in training, yet without it most of the effectiveness of training is lost. We use a technique called “Future Pacing” to install your performance goals and provide a clear multi-sensory focus on your path to success. This technique is part of the cutting-edge psychology of excellence called NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).
Our expanding range of workshops which use this structure as base for a customised offering currently include the following: