Learning happens all the time whether or not
you are fully aware of it. Are you a person who forgets to
write down appointments on a regular basis? If you continue
to do this what is it costing you? Do you learn anything?
If you say to yourself, "I must remember to write down
my appointments consistently", you have done some learning.
This type of learning is called incidental learning; you have
learned without really thinking about it or meaning to. On
the other hand, intentional learning happens when you engage
in activities with an attitude of "what can I learn from
this?"
Options
- Facilitator Led Courses
- E-Learning and Books 24 x 7
- Business Simulations
Facilitator Led Courses
Facilitator led training is considered by all to
be the most effective, as it best facilitates real-time interaction,
in-depth information sharing and direct response to questions.
A study conducted in 1997 concluded that coaching and training
combined produced a productivity increase of 88% while training
alone produced increases of 22.4% (Olivero, Bane & Kopelmann;
Public Personnel Management, Washington.) Many of the programs
at WPG can be combined with Coaching to improve performance!
Approaches:
- Spaced
Repetition/Coaching: New behaviors take time to become habitual.
Spaced repetition is the best way to embed new ways, and
means, and attitudes. People are taught a new concept or
skill then turned loose to apply it to their work. After
a few weeks, they are brought back together and the idea
or technique is presented again, along with some new thoughts
or methods. This process is repeated at regular intervals
with coaching.
- Short
on Theory, Long on Application—Short on Lecture, Long
on Practice
- Utilize
Adult Learning Principles
- Business
and Job Relevant
- Customization:
Participant Learning Material, Presentation, Approach and
Application Work Tailored to: Industry Type, Organizational
Culture, All job levels(Executive to Entry) and Specific
Organization Needs.
- In
House Facilitator: Some of the programs have leader guides
and participant guides available for purchase so you can
facilitate internally. Some do require a train the trainer
prior to purchase of materials.
Click here
to see a partial list of available Facilitator Led Development
Programs.
E-Learning and Books 24 x 7
E-Learning is a developmental tool that
you can utilize in your own time and at your own pace. E-Learning
is not intended to replace instructor-led training courses,
it is designed to supplement traditional methods and provide
a greater opportunity for your skill development. WPG’s
partnership with VantagePoint Inc. allows us to offer you SkillSoft’s
business and IT skills library with more than 4,000 e-learning
courseware titles on business, technical, customer-oriented,
and interpersonal skills, plus simulations, case study exercises,
online mentoring, job aids, and test preparation. PLUS--access
to more than 5,700 unabridged online books through Books24x7
Referenceware® collections—go to. Contact
Us for a Free Demo
Credential Programs:
SkillSoft courses have been approved by the ASTD Institute and
qualify for continuing professional education credit by global
programs such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), the
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and national standards
groups like the Institute of Supply Management and the National
Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
Skillsoft Courses are available in bundles of 5 and quantity
discounts are available based on the number of bundles needed.
Special packages based on need can be arranged. Books 24x7
Referenceware® is available for an annual cost and discounts
are given based on number of users. Demos are available upon
request.
Click here to see
a catalog of SkillSoft Courses…
VantagePoint, Inc. is an owner / member of Career Partners
International, LLC., an organization of 60 leading talent
management firms with 175 offices in 43 countries. Career
Partners International (CPI) is a channel partner of Skillsoft,
the world's largest e-learning company. Through Weddle Performance
Groups relationship with VantagePoint, Inc. we are able to
offer you this great resource.
"Business simulation tools can help people
learn new skills and map out decisions. Managers and hourly
employees alike can learn what it's like to run a project
team or a company--or just how to cope successfully with the
next problem that's likely to present itself--in a risk-free
environment where participants don't need to worry about losing
capital or their livelihood."
-- Harvard Business Review
Much like airline pilots fly simulators before
handling the controls of a real plane, your employees learn
from workshops that mirror everyday work situations and dynamics
-- without the high risk and cost of on-the-job trial and
error.
These realistic business simulations engage
participants in a rich learning experience as they strengthening
their skills and abilities to win in business. As a result
of these programs, each participant will, at minimum:
- Know how the business generates profits
- Understand how their daily decisions impact
the company tactically, strategically and financially
- Utilize resources where they do the most
good
- Continuously identify improvements to
business operations
Click here
to see a partial list of available Business Simulations
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