Experiential learning, a non-definitive list of some of our favourite methods

This one is for the trainers and would-be trainers out there…

Today I want to talk about experiential learning, also known as (EXL). EXL is defined as the process of learning through experience, more specifically as "learning through reflection on doing". Throughout 2019, we have been blending our well-known, accredited best practice e-learning programmes, like PRINCE2 Agile®, PRINCE2®, ITIL® 4, APMG-International Change Management™, APMG-International Better Business Cases™, APMG-International Managing Benefits™, and Business Analysis, with practical, ‘experiential’ classroom sessions. The focus of these sessions is always on the practical implementation of the methods/tools/processes. We answer questions like; how do you implement them in a complex business environment? How do you really improve the business outcomes using the best practice? How do you improve customer experience whilst saving time and money…in real life?

To this end, and with the help of our esteemed trainers and consultants, we came up with a number of different training techniques and approaches to engage participants in an experiential way, to improve knowledge transfer. Below is a non-prioritised, non-definitive list of some of our favourite experiential learning methods, which I hope will be useful to you.

1. Point, Story, Application (PSA)

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