The Training Department

One of the greatest challenges with corporate training is to ensure that the learners stay focused during training and that concepts are translated into effective targeted behaviours. In many cases, training fails to meet this expectation, as a result of uninteresting and outdated delivery methods. At The Training Department we use a proprietary training model called SE3. At the core of the SE3 model, is a design approach that focuses on learning style and results in training that is entertaining, engaging and effective. There is considerable evidence that today’s adult learner has an attention span of roughly 15 minutes. It’s not surprising then, that after days or weeks of routine lectures, most participants will retain only about 20% of the taught concepts. Retention continues to fall steeply afterwards. The SE3 model is designed to recognize individual learning styles; read/write, aural, visual and kinesthetic and integrate all styles into the learning experience. While we often use the word “edu~tainment” to describe this fun and engaging combination of discussion, video, activity,(and sometimes a little lecture from an engaging speaker), there is far more learning science being employed than most participants are aware of. A Training Department workshop starts with a discussion of your needs to glean a clear understanding of your needs and works towards the development of a detailed scope of work. Our workshops are typically no longer than one day in order to encourage focus and decrease learner fatigue. Once your training event is over, your organization will want to ensure that it continues to reap the benefits of its training investment. The Training Department can help you maintain the momentum created during training by planning ongoing touch points and refreshers to remind employees of the program objectives and continue to realize learning objectives.