Learning That Sticks

Graphic Facilitation

This isn't just about recording outcomes on flipcharts. And it isn't just about being fantastic at graphics. Keisuke combines his facilitation and graphics skills  to reflect, in the moment where the conversation is going, what is happening and what is being said along with the oh so important context of what isn't being said. The emotions, the missed connections, the interesting perspectives that a facilitator can pick up on, but then beautifully represented on the board with Keisuke's graphics. And this isn't just for a take away at the end of the session but is a powerful mirror as the conversation progresses and as Keisuke says, he can add spice to the graphics to prompt discussion and reflection from a different perspective. In person facilitation, coaching and visual workshops with 100's of participants, this is such a fabulous method to generate the stickiest of learning!

https://www.keisuketaketani.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taketani

Lynda is usually involved in large development programmes that will run over 6-9 months and often have large numbers of participants. Despite this, her starting point is not content, not showcasing her or her team's knowledge, but connection. Connection with the participants and connecting them with each other. The better that you understand where they are, their starting point, the journey they need to go on then the better facilitator you can be.

You are also much better placed then, as Lynda says, to "make yourself redundant". Not permanently, just with that group on that journey, where they take control and continue to stretch and learn without needing your guidance or facilitation. Lynda generously shares her insights and ideas as to how you do this and how you can, even on big long programmes, create genuinely sticky learning experiences.

https://www.bravescene.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndaholt

"The Story Habit"

In series 1 Jamie shared his wisdom around making Training as practical as possible. In this episode Jamie brings to life his "Story Habit" which resonates so deeply with sticky learning on every level! Starting with a wonderful fable Jamie cuts through the world of Training commissioned and done to people and illustrates why we have to help people shape their own stories. Where are they right now, what is their "map" like, when is the time right for them to commit to stepping into the stretch and challenge of learning and where do they want and need to get to. If you're planning a learning intervention soon, I challenge you not to use the metaphor of the village and the dark forest!!

https://www.shapingpaths.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon

Embodied Learning

From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to practising being uncomfortable by debating London taxi drivers, Pete takes us on a journey of understanding as to what Embodied learning is. Learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable is at the heart of this approach  and so it is no surprise that this is very much for the motivated learner. Defining outcomes based on longing, tuning into emotional soundtracks, identifying these somatic markers, recognising you are a beginner in terms of choosing your response and then using deliberate and varied practice in order to develop choices rather than our ingrained response. This is the very embodiment of sticky learning!

www.petehamill.co.uk

www.embodiedleadership.net

A deceptively simple approach to deep high quality learning! Sarah Jane and David return to "Learning that Sticks" to share how they use the ABT model (And, But, Therefore) to help build a coaching style approach to learning using our everyday methodology of problem solving. With heavy emphasis on collaboration, reflection and learner led responsibility this seemingly simple approach lends itself to vivid depiction of desired outcomes (And), concise and objective recognition of the problem or barriers (But) and deep commitment to the required solutions (Therefore). As in their previous episode in series 1, Sarah Jane and David are a Podcast delight with their insights, ideas and generosity making the complex (deceptively) simple!

https://www.thestoryspotters.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-mckechnie-778ba422

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-4b0619a

"Truly making a Difference"

At the heart of "Learning that Sticks" is a desire to help make sure any learning intervention genuinely delivers for it's participants. However, learning interventions, in whatever shape, context or size rarely work in isolation. To make a real difference often involves the wider organisation, deep discovery conversations, establishing the real business needs and making sure everything and everyone is set up internally to enable that. This is the approach and expertise that James and Katie provide, partnering with organisations to make sure the decisions they are taking around learning are decisions that will truly make a difference to the business and are not led simply by the latest fad or shiny new learning toy.

https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk

https://linkedin.com/in/katie-godden

https://linkedin.com/in/jamespoletyllo

Reflective practice

For Sam, reflection is part of the very DNA of the programmes she runs.This not some hopeful activity that is left to chance but an integral part of the learning journey and an essential component of any programme that truly sticks. We look at what reflection really is, when it can happen, in what format it can be done and how it can be baked into the design of a learning programme. We also look at the barriers to reflection (have you really not got time for such self-care?!) and recognise that the more a learner makes choices about this, and takes personal responsibility for developing reflective habits, the greater the results are gained.

www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-sloan-123pd

www.123peopledevelopment.co.uk

Phil's episode from Series 1 brilliantly highlighted the integral role that practice plays in learning and I instantly adopted two of his phrases: "Deliberate practice" and "Practice comes first"! Returning in series 2, Phil shares deeper insights into how practice fits into a true learning journey (Yes, right from the start!), how we need to practice at practice to ensure it helps us learn and we also touch on the Dunning-Kruger effect and how this can hold people back from utilising practice effectively. Once you've listened to Phil, practice will never be that rushed role-play at the end of a workshop again!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-allen-3819482

https://www.practiceroomonline.com

We've probably all experienced it. The vacuum in learning that can happen between sessions. The need to use session 2 to remind, reflect, review and practice what was covered in Session 1, because everyday work just got in the way! In this episode we focus on what coaches and facilitators can do to help ensure the learning continues to happen when you're not there. The necessary action, practice, reflection and accountability that makes the learning truly stick. Dr P has a great phrase of the "Scaffolding" of this time between sessions, a framework of accountability, action taking and teamwork that fits everyday work rather than being in competition with it. As Dr P says, like being a genie in their pocket!!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillakucer

https://www.drpksolutions.com

In this episode we venture to Australia to chat with the wonderful Catherine Mattiske, delving into her vast experience of learning (31 books and counting!). We focus in on the power of high performance learners, those that are motivated, committed and crucially self aware of how they best learn. When you combine these with facilitators who are driven by Catherines values (100% of the learners achieve 100% of their performance outcomes) then you truly get sticky learning! Tie in the fact that Catherine had been delivering 100% virtually since 2011 (no waiting for a global pandemic)! and you'll realise that we have only scratched the surface of her expertise.

https://www.id9intelligentdesign.com

https://linkedin.com/in/catherinemattiske

https://www.innergeniusnow.com

https://www.id9intelligentdesign.com/books