Thanks, Tamiz, for the KSA clarification. However, I have used cases and games to stimulate thinking on behaviour as well. For attitude analysis and shaping by discussion with others. For example, when a case study is given in which there are likely to be various value judgements and positions, the case itself leads to a revelation about each person present. Of course, the danger is that if there are several strong persons in the group who have particular tendencies (say, a group of "criminals") then it is easy to swing opinion in favour of that which is socially unacceptable. Then experiential training actually fails.
My own example, where I went for a 5-day experiential lab and came away feeling very upset, with lowered esteem. Fortunately I was strong enough not to modify my behaviour to that of the group and came away safely. But several others were led to believe that a group of 8 persons represented public opinion!! We need to have something more than a good facilitator to guard against such possibilities.
Please also let us know what kinds of training you do. And in which city/country.

Today I would like to discuss on one important issue gathered from your mail:
1) When is experiential mode of training usefull?

Some other time we may discuss another issue that you have brought forward
2) How to manage and control time during experiential training session?

If we see the KSA model(Knowledge, skills and attitude) than lecturing and Powerpoints maybe usefull for imparting knowledge. Skills needs to be practiced like swimming or cycling. This can be through games, activities etc. Attitude or behavioral modification can be done through experiential learning, sharing, discussion methods. I beleive that each and every behavior that a person exhibits has some solid reason behind that. What I mean by this is a criminal has a justified reason according to him for the crime that he does. Only through experiential learning techniques one can modify (or can we use change) his behavior. If you have any doubts just shoot out here.

Hi
Tamiz, for a start, I would be interested in knowing in which areas experiential training works best. In this regard, I am more successful with using games, case studies and questionnaire-based discussions rather than lectures and slide shows. In fact, recently I have started almost campaigning against Powerpoint!! A readymade slide presentation tends to tie one down to what is "coming" in the slides rather than let the training session flow with the participants. Another query would be, in an Experiential Learning session how do we manage the time? I find this quite a problem when long and meaningful discussions arise out of a game .. say I have budgetted an hour for a game + wrap up and the whole thing takes longer. I dont mind carrying on the discussion but may have to drop some items in the "proposal list" that was submitted to the organization. How do you handle this?
Is there anything specific you want to know about my training?
Regards
Leslie

I am also a trainer and would like to carry forward the discussion on Training Methods. I have been using experiential learning methods for quite some time and it is working well rathar than tutoring, lectures or presentations. Can we discuss something more on various components of experiential learning. What are the obstackles and how to tackle them? What are the benefits and how to transfer to the trainees? Experienced trainers reflect for others to get benefit. Thanks

This one is for Parv.
I have some excellent material and methods on Communication and
Interpersonal Skills. Perhaps you should join one of my workshops -- you sorely need both, from your reaction on mail. I have merely ONCE stated (not all the time) that we should share on this discussion board. I am not going to push things down people's throats. Let me know what you would like and I shall be happy to send it.
Further, sorry to disappoint you, but I am far from a "gal" .....


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If you want to share it no. Why saying all the time that you want to share and not sharing it? Share gal share

Edited by author 03-01-2006 04:26 PM
Sorry, just discovered from the other board that you are in Delhi. We shall have to keep our discussion online!

I am available at the following address and phone numbers:
IL&FS Education and Technology Services Ltd
3rd Floor Constantia
11 Dr U N Brahmachari Street
Kolkata 700017
Phones: (033) 2281-3642/43 ext 18.
Please call before coming if you are in Kolkata, else send mail to leslie@ilfsets.com

Hi i would like to go for discussion on tra9ining where can i contact u.

TRAINING METHODS
Several chapters in books are devoted to Training Methods. I would, however, like to discuss live training methods with anyone who is interested. I have been a teacher for several years and now deeply involved in Adult Training. My methods are considered to be *different* by many of my participants. I would like to discuss this with like minded trainers with a view to creating some synergy.
Thanks and all the best,
Leslie