Author: Graham Cook

If you ask non-specialists about their understanding of experiential learning, many will reply that it is learning by doing. Whilst there is an element of truth in this, it does not go far enough. We only learn from experience if we take time to reflect upon the things that happen to us; thoughtfully considering not only the experience itself, but... Read more...

The focus of the workshop was around Navigating Disruption, whether it is out of your control, or something which could have been foreseen, and building a culture which can respond effectively to those changes. The cause of disruption is usually the speed of technological change, social and political change and demographic change. The effect of ... Read more...

In June 2017 we [All Lined Up] were joined by Graham Cook and Geoff Cox of RSVP Design, for a workshop on the essentials of experiential learning.   They brought many of RSVP Design’s bestselling products, along with their expert knowledge on the field, and led a very successful workshop that was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the ... Read more...

Leadership is multi-layered, requires a wide range of skills and qualities, and is difficult to learn and to teach. At RSVP Design we are often asked if we can provide short  workshops or activities for leadership development. This raises many questions about the needs of the clients, their culture, beliefs, definitions of leadership and ... Read more...

This week marks the beginning of Learning at Work Week (15th - 21st May) which is an annual event to promote learning in the workplace! Each year has a different theme, and this year is focusing on being Creative & Curious.At RSVP Design, we love the idea of highlighting the benefits and importance of continual learning to get the best out of ... Read more...

At RSVP Design we focus on 4 key aspects of leadership and work with our clients to develop their capability in these areas. We believe that if leaders get these vital dimensions of their leadership right, they are likely to achieve their organisational and personal goals. We therefore create experiential learning programmes, simulations and ... Read more...

For over thirty years, David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle (1984) has been widely referenced and promoted by trainers and organisations involved in personal, team and organisational development. With the advances in neuroscience, and a further three decades of research into how people learn, is the basic experiential learning cycle still ... Read more...

Successful learners manage negative emotions and persevere through difficult times by demonstrating a high level of resilience. At RSVP Design, we aim to make learning a joyful and stimulating process and the feeling of having achieved something worthwhile brings its own rewards. However, we also know that learning can be a stressful experience, ... Read more...

I came across a great short article this week that summarises much of what we at RSVP Design believe about learning and education. It describes ‘the imperative of experiential learning’, takes about 5 minutes to read and is really worthwhile. Read here.  As I read the article it made me think about the way in which so many organisations ... Read more...

Client Enquiry: We are holding a Workshop for engineers to introduce some new working practices. The workshop theme is Empowerment and wed like to open with a relevant ice-breaker of around 15 to 20 minutes duration.  Any ideas? RSVP Design Response Its great to see clients looking for something relevant to the subject at hand, rather ... Read more...