Immersive learning and why Forum Theatre gets results.
Forum theatre or drama-based learning is an immersive style of learning. Immersive learning aims to create a deeply engaging and interactive learning experience. ✅ It typically involves the use of simulations. Here are 6 reasons why immersive learning gets results: 1. Active Learning: Immersive learning encourages active participation and engagement from learners. Instead of passively receiving […]
Negotiation Skills
I’ve really enjoyed working with optical colleagues recently on behalf of LOCSU. We have been looking at the negotiations which take place between local health commissioners and the Local Optical Committees. These are important because they have an impact on the local eye services provided by high street optometrists and opticians. It’s always rewarding […]
Compassion at Work
I’ve researched and spoken about the power of compassion at work. I’ve designed courses to support managers understand the massive difference it can make to their team’s wellbeing and performance. I’ve put together case studies about compassion, in what might be described as ‘unlikely places’. These include one called ‘The Compassionate Landlord’. They all describe […]
Involve, Engage, Change
These 3 little words are a shorthand way of describing what we do. They are also our strapline. But what do they actually mean? And what are we doing when we involve, engage and change? Involve: The starting place is our user-research. Often, this will include one-to-one interviews and group discussions. These activities enable us […]
Would you like your team leaders to manage conflict effectively?
Much of our work includes supporting managers and team leaders to manage conflict effectively. Conflict resolution is a skill which can be learned. Here’s 7 ways Forum Theatre workshops can support skills development, self awareness and empathy – in a safe space – leading to improved conflict resolution skills: 1. Increased awareness: Forum Theatre allows […]
We all want to be well-led. Part 2
A meeting I facilitated recently keeps bouncing back into my thoughts. A group of hard-working and dedicated professionals took some time to voice their appreciation for the new leadership of their team. They said they now felt more secure and their teams were stable, they believed in and supported the changes that were being made […]
We all want to be Well-Led Part 1
We all want to be well-led. Work – the CIPD magazine landed on my mat at the weekend and I was pleased to see that it included an interview with Lucy D’Orsi Chief Constable at British Transport Police. I took my cuppa into the garden for a read. I do have a vested interest to […]
Are you looking for high-impact face-to-face workshops for managers?
Forum Theatre or drama-based learning, is an ideal approach for any workplace issue where there needs to be a behavioural change. For example: All difficult management conversations: – managing conflict within your team – managing underperformance – managing sickness – managing change programmes – addressing inappropriate behaviours All equity, diversity and inclusion issues All issues […]
Forum Theatre Workshop about Hybrid Working
We really enjoyed delivering our hybrid working forum theatre workshop at the Essex & Ipswich CIPD event. Massive thank you to everyone who attended and for all the brilliant questions and comments from the audience. As always the audience participation, which is a key element of forum theatre, created powerful learning as we worked through […]
Essex and Ipswich CIPD Branch Annual Half-Day Event
Essex and Ipswich CIPD Branch are holding their Half-Day Annual Event on 23rd May at Essex University. It’s going to be a brilliant afternoon and tickets are free! So if you are an HR or L&D professional located in the East of England head over to get your ticket here We are delighted to be […]