Experiential learning
AHRENS & PARTNER has both the expertise and the infrastructure required for successful experiential learning. These methods integrate an emotional dimension, enabling learning experiences which result in sustained and efficient behavioural changes. In this context, we refer to "significant learning" (Rogers).
Experiential learning can take place in the form of indoor and/or outdoor training. We work in seminar rooms, in the air, in white water, on the ocean and on the rocks.
- At our ropes course, participants learn how to trust themselves and others. They take on responsibility and learn to delegate it as well.
- During rock climbing, the participants take on the challenge of overcoming their fears. They learn how to deal professionally with their limitations, while learning how to stretch their limits in a team.
- During white-water rafting, participants learn how to efficiently and playfully deal with pressure. They react to fast changes in their environment, have to deal with risk and thinking ahead. They lead teams into complex, unknown situations.
- On open seas on a sail boat, all processes involved in group work are experienced, in a condensed timeframe and a controlled environment. Objectives are determined, the course is set, roles are defined and leadership is organised - all this with clear communication in the foreground. read more
- With 'Short-Cut-Action-Training' (SCAT), developed by our outdoor expert Hermann Nick, effective training for teams and management can be implemented without great expense.
- Experience-oriented methods can also be used in seminar rooms, in the form of role plays or so-called low ropes course elements (e.g. 'The Net')
The benefits these methods bring are enormous:
- All learning levels are addressed - including the emotional level (the significance of these learning experiences are proven neuro-scientifically)
- Team processes are directly depicted and automatically brought to life by the participants - ensuring transfer into practice.
- Individuals experience their limitations and deeply rooted behaviour patterns, which for the most part do not show themselves in classical presence seminars. It is especially important to work on these (e.g. management styles) in order to achieve sustained behavioural changes.
When these methods are integrated to a Blended Learning concept - as they are with AHRENS & PARTNER - one can expect considerably enhanced additional
benefits:
- Theoretical input is incorporate via pre-event preparation with CBT/WBT.
- Methods from classical presence training (coaching, reflection phases, feedback, theoretical group work) are always part of a training program.
- Training programs are integrated to everyday life via the use of forums and/or telecoaching.
