Things have changed. Create Training and Consulting is moving and evolving. To what end? In the past year, difficult as it has been for all of us, it has been a year of discovery. It has been a year of research into adult learning. It has been a year of defining how training moves more effectively into retention and adoption. It has been a year of looking at scale and visibility. Regardless of one’s business or selection of deliverables, this is a natural evolution.
I have clients and prospective clients. Each with a unique “itch to scratch”. While each may be unique, Create must present a meaningful case into the growth and development needed to support the “scratch”. While the philosophy of creating relevant content has not changed, what is changing is how the brand defines it’s suite of services. They will include curriculum design, facilitation and the methods to follow-up after the delivery of services.
So what has changed? First, it is those things which have not changed. World-class facilitation will not change. All aspects of delivery will continue to be based on connection with the learner and the content. The balance of learning and fun still exists. The relationship is still paramount. The client is always a friend first. What is changing is the tension between content and interactive learning. For the past two years, I produced volumes of content. My awakening is based in the question, how does a learner learn best? I have therefore begun to change the flow of content versus the amount of exercises, problem solving, creative thinking and improvisational discussions. In fact, it is this thought which fueled my book “What If: A Guide to Improvisational Management.” Managers face a myriad of variables and options. The learning must embrace this reality.
Create is changing. Thank goodness. I look forward to the new direction, as well as this new medium to keep my clients current into what is happening. I look forward to your thoughts and feedback as time goes on. Good luck to all and I wish all success in the coming months.
Cheers, Kurt