Paul Ford

5 Ways to Apply the Behavioural Approach to Workplace Training

  1. Only use the behavioural approach when material is fact-based
  2. All learning should be measurable in terms of actual behaviour in their job. It’s not enough for a trainee to provide the correct answer in a test.
  3. Ensure that rewards, punishment and competition form part of your training strategy.
  4. The trainer should take on the role of disciplinarian rather than a facilitator
  5. The trainer should provide constant feedback to the trainees to reinforce the learning

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    Team Development – Tuckman’s Model

    In 1965, Bruce Tuckman published a theory outlining a four stage model of group development and behaviour. Tuckman’s Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing model is deceptively simple, covering developments in relationships, team capabilities and leadership styles over the lifetime of a team. In the 1970s, Tuckman extended his model to include Adjourning, the completion of a project. Read more

    Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox

    brainstormWhen faced with a difficult task, we often seek the ideas and insights of a number of individuals. Attacking a problem with a group rather than an individual provides additional perspective and an opportunity to piggy-back on each other’s ideas. Despite the popularity of using teamwork to make decisions, it may not always be the best idea. While brainstorming sessions are assumed to be valuable because they elicit a variety of individual opinions, this doesn’t always work as planned. Read more