2400 years ago, Aristotle wrote: “for the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” He was talking about training and exercises. There is a psychology to all successful (and unsuccessful) actions. Let’s talk about one!
Experiential learning, also known as learning by doing, is proven to be the most effective at retention of the lessons learned. After 10 days, we remember 10 minutes of what we read (passive learning). After 10 days, we remember 50% of what we see and hear (attending a lecture is slightly active, slightly passive). After 10 days, we remember 90% of what we say and do (simulating a real experience is all active learning).
Similar to business continuity exercises which include drills, tabletop exercises, functional exercises and full-scale exercises, experiential learning also creates better learners. It develops skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. It promotes deeper understanding of concepts that they can then transfer to other problems which is ideal for having a playbook instead of just a plan. Most importantly, it builds project management and collaboration skills as well as initiative and persistence.
Being a successful and active experiential learner leads to a person who is more engaged, resilient, confident and self-aware. The first three get talked about a lot in general about being good traits to have. The last one – self-awareness – is severely underrated. You know that person who cooly says “I got it” but when it comes to brass tacks they don’t? They would probably know they don’t “got it” if they participated in exercises and, as a result, became self-aware of their limitations…which then grows into possibilities so they are a fruitful member of the team you would want by your side when the shit hits the fan.
I actually like it when exercises result in failure. It means we figured it out in advance we got it wrong/aren’t prepared and have time to fix it/be better. That’s the hurt on top of the hurt. It’s proof that even though we tried, we need to do more so success is even more realistic.
I have another way to convey the same thing but in a more relatable way.
What does Google say is the best way to do effective exercises (in the gym)? Establish a routine; Chart progress; Do it with friends; Set goals; Think outside the box; Celebrate. Sounds like all the things that a proper and successful BC training and exercising program includes!
Start injecting some experiential learning into your business. Sign up for an easy (but effective), virtual and interactive exercise on July 25th (led by me) here: https://on.zoom.us/ev/AkThGsdjNsd_2xqdlDw_KZMJ6_XUtYTx9usRvoRiDFGSTREvwrxL~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg
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