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Everyone has unique preferences when it comes to learning, but experiential learning is something that benefits everyone. It engages the brain in a way that no other form of learning does, forcing you to think for yourself instead of simply absorbing and regurgitating the materials you’re being presented with. As for what it can involve, there... Read more...

  As I write this blog, I’m looking out at a classic Scottish Summer’s day, low cloud, drizzle and a penetrating westerly wind. I smile at the irony as I look back to what I’m writing, an encouragement to move outdoors for at least some of your experiential learning programmes. Why on earth would anybody think about doing that?  ... Read more...

  With Learning at Work Week (13th - 19th May 2019) happening soon I took the time to reflect on what makes a difference in terms of building a workplace culture of learning, what really makes a difference. In my opinion it’s pretty simple, doesn’t cost a lot in terms of time or investment, and is achievable without major changes in ... Read more...

  You don’t need to dig deeply into the literature of Leadership Development before you find advocates of ‘learning on the job’. Strong voices tell us that the best way for leaders to hone their skills is through the first-hand practice of leadership itself. I’ve got some sympathy for this viewpoint, there are some parts of leadership... Read more...

We hear the term all the time.  Becoming more resilient is offered as the solution to coping with stress, helping with mental health issues and continuing to perform well in times of change and uncertainty.   But what does it mean - and are we really using the right term for the personal qualities and skills that we need to do ... Read more...

Are you providing a Training Course? Or is it a Workshop? OK, so you’ve identified the need for a training event. Maybe Management Training, or Team Development, and now you’re faced with deciding what kind of event it’s going to be and what are you going to call this learning-themed gathering of staff? Is it a conference, a retreat, a ... Read more...

“What did you learn?” This is the question that Geoff asked in December 2018 blog when referring to the end of year summary. This is a good question, not only to look back and evaluate the tasks done, but also to think about our mindset. Geoff mentioned that the desire to succeed is often driven by targets and numbers, which is not necessarily ... Read more...

What does it take to become an effective facilitator of learning? Over the last 25 years, RSVP Design have been involved with the development of trainer training programmes for trainers and facilitators around the world. ... Read more...

December. The end of the year. End of 2018. The time when some are rushing into finishing 2018 resolutions. Some are doing last minute big life changes. Some are trying to reflect on the past year. December in RSVP Design is also a month of reflection. We reflect on what we have learned this year and what are we going to do next year. Our colleague... Read more...

Can experiential learning methods contribute to the development of more ethical leadership? We generally think of leadership as setting direction, building commitment, influencing others and creating the conditions in which change can be implemented. But what underpins this, in order to make our leadership ethical and sustainable? Social media has ... Read more...