Making Training StickThe Magic of Training CirclesBy Craig Kennedy

Making Training Stick-Like Pulling a Rabbit Out of A Hat.

Training is often expected to perform miracles.

Today’s Busy Learners are Juggling Too many plates

They Need the Space to Grow

Utilize Training Circles to Make Training Stick

1.Training is Deepened and Enriched Using Action Learning.

1.Training is Deepened and Enriched Using Action Learning.

“Action Learning is a process in which a group of people come together regularly to

help each other learn from their experiences. The people involved increase their skills and knowledge by learning with

and from each other, working on real issues or problems, reflecting on

experiences and taking action based on group decisions.”

Clear Learning Goals are established.

Circles Workshop lays the foundation

SMART Goals are set

• Specific• Measurable• Actionable

• Realistic• Time-Activated

Learners commit to Next Steps

The Real Work Takes Place Between Sessions

Learners Reflect on their Experience

Learners bring their challenges and experience back into the group.

Each Learner Uses Their Time to Make Progress on their challenges.

Learners Express what they need

Circles Create a Safe and Supportive Space

2. Trainees develop an on-going community of support.

Trainees Learn Practical Coaching Skills

Coaching Tools are provided in the Intro Workshop

Listening Skills

Asking Questions

Participants Practice Coaching One Another

• Goal• Reality• Options• What Next?

GROW Model

Trainees Observe Coaching and Experience Being Coached

Participants Share Materials and Advice to Support one another

Workshop Materials or Other materials are used

Learners Encouraged to support one another in-between sessions

3. Training Circles are Low Cost

Self Directed Learners

Freedom from Dependency on External Facilitators

Circles Effectiveness are continuously assessed

Process is evaluated

The Facilitator is evaluated

Progress on Goal is Assessed

Do Your Learners Have the Space to Grow?

Learners are Overwhelmed and Overloaded

Training Circles Enhance Knowledge Transfer

Keep Training “Top of Mind”

Conjure Up New Results with Training Circles