Beyond the Training
The Beyond the Training Podcast takes you further and farther after a learning or development session. Many of us have been to the professional development or training at work, school or in some virtual setting. And, sure, you looked at the slide deck, took the notes and have some screenshots you might look at later. Still, there's more conversations to be had, more concepts to uncover, and certainly more to learn.
Join the conversation as we discuss perspectives on navigating complex social dynamics and improving interactions - based on decades of training, learning and development experience. Together, we'll talk about some transformational and pivotal moments from recent work with individuals and groups from around the country, working hard to do what they can to move from focusing on intent, to realizing great impact.
Beyond the Training is brought to you by the co-founders of Seven Focus, a multi-faceted consulting team that works in partnership with you as you act on your personal, professional and community goals, engaging you to consider the different layers at play - experiences and understandings - so you succeed, long after our team is gone.
Beyond the Training
Ditch Your Icebreakers
Every trainer's done it...we've all been in training sessions and meetings with a facilitator who's trying to set the tone with an opener of some sort - before or after the ground rules and intention setting, there's almost always an obligatory ice breaker moment all the participants endure.
In this episode, our hosts discuss the concept of the conversational icebreaker, it's merits, and talk about if they are a tactic so popular, could it really be achieving the intended outcome? And, they'll share if their intent and impact are misaligned, what might be an alternative.
Welcome to the Beyond the Training Podcast! This is just a short intro you'll find before each episode that will help you understand what you're about to hear.
