MTa + DISC: Workshop ideas and activities
MTa + DISC: Workshop ideas and activities
The DISC Assessment is a behavioural assessment tool based on the theories of William Moulton Marston. It helps individuals to understand their behaviour and is popular with organisations keen to build effective teams and improve workplace dynamics. In this...
Why gamifying your training isn’t good enough
Why gamifying your training isn’t good enough
Part two of a two-part series about gamification in education. Check out part one here: An introduction to gamification in education: miracle methodology, or just another buzzword? As we saw in part one of this series, gamification can have...
An introduction to gamification in education: miracle methodology, or just another buzzword?
An introduction to gamification in education: miracle methodology, or just another buzzword?
Part one of a two-part series about gamification in education. Check out part two here: Why gamifying your training isn’t good enough. Ever been told your training is boring? Either directly (ouch!) or by a roomful of disengaged participants...
Bring Goleman’s leadership styles to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring Goleman’s leadership styles to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Daniel Goleman derived his six leadership styles from quantitative research into which leadership behaviours achieve positive, tangible results. An integral part of his...
Bring Belbin Team Roles to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring Belbin Team Roles to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Belbin Team Roles is a useful and enduring framework for helping facilitators to develop team dynamics. It’s used and trusted by the NHS,...
The 5 Best Activities for Improving Interpersonal Communication
The 5 Best Activities for Improving Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal communication is the backbone of human interaction, and organisations that invest in these skills stand to benefit from improved collaboration within teams, reduced levels of conflict, increased productivity, and much more. In this blog post we’ll help facilitators...
How to Run the Paper Bridge Challenge: Instructions for a Facilitative Approach to Maximise Learning
How to Run the Paper Bridge Challenge: Instructions for a Facilitative Approach to Maximise Learning
The Paper Bridge Challenge is a popular team-building activity, and an entertaining way to explore meaningful learning outcomes like team skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and more. It’s a favourite amongst facilitators because it’s easy to run, and uses...
Bring Situational Leadership to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring Situational Leadership to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Situational Leadership is a methodology designed to help leaders find the right leadership style at the right time. By providing a framework through...
Bring the Jigsaw Discovery Tool to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring the Jigsaw Discovery Tool to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Jigsaw Discovery is a behavioural profiling tool that maps a person’s behavioural preferences across four colours. In this post, we’ll show you how...
Bring Lencioni team dynamics to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring Lencioni team dynamics to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Patrick Lencioni is a prolific author and speaker, most famous for his theories of organisational health, leadership, and team dynamics. If you’re a...
Bring Myers-Briggs personality types to life with MTa experiential activities
Bring Myers-Briggs personality types to life with MTa experiential activities
Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular tool for organisations looking to help their employees understand their personality profiles and how they...