Part of our series on bringing theories to life with experiential learning. Read the rest here. Bruce Tuckman was a psychological researcher most famous for his theories on group dynamics. His Stages of Group Development model posits five stages:...
As well as his work on leadership styles, Daniel Goleman is known for his transformative – and contentious – research into emotional intelligence. Goleman’s work suggested that emotional intelligence played a role in many aspects of life and, more...
Throwing an egg from a building doesn’t feel like it would teach any valuable skills. But the Egg Drop Challenge is used everywhere from kids STEM sessions to corporate team building days. It’s quick, it’s fun, and you don’t...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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