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■ Design collaborative activities to
capture
classroom
exercises
-
breakouts can be used to let learners
collaborate, work on small projects or
complete workbooks.
■ Build rapport prior to the session in
virtual lobbies - these can be made
fun by asking participants to introduce
themselves via their pet or favorite
superhero.
■ Assess participation and moderate
the
pace
of
the
session
using
interventions such as polls, chat,
whiteboards and annotations.
■ Have small, manageable groups for
collaboration.
Building a Blended
Learning Program for
Leadership Training
Using a mix of online modalities can
help you build a strong blended learning
■ Podcasts by experts and thought
leaders.
Tips for Designing Effective
Virtual Leadership Training
Programs
Don't skip a pilot or test run - especially
for virtual instructor-led training sessions.
Get SMEs onboard and partner with
experts in the design and development
of VILT materials. Train your trainers to
framework for leadership training. Here's
a virtual road map you can try:
■ VILT for group exercises, discussions
or one-on-one mentoring.
■ Virtual workshops for skill building.
■ eLearning for self-study - branching
scenarios for problem-solving, case
studies for conflict resolution.
■ Online forums for one-on-one coaching.
conduct what they've been doing - over
a different medium, with new technology.
Leverage the bookend blended
learning model, where VILT or one-onone
coaching sessions are preceded
and followed by online training. Where
eLearning can be used for self-study,
utilize microlearning for practice.
Spaced repetition. Practice opportunities
can be spread across weeks to negate
the effect of the forgetting curve, and to
nurture a sense of belonging, networking
and continuity.
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
can be arranged virtually on online forums
or scheduled in small group meetings with
the facilitator for follow-ups.
Organize webinars for common,
straightforward topics that need a
lot of collaboration - this will help
disseminate knowledge faster and in a
more consistent manner. It's also a great
way to reduce the costs and logistics
associated with classroom training.
Videos are a great way to offer ondemand
learning - whether getting
seasoned managers to share their tips
and success stories or recording your
instructors in action.
Trends in Leadership Training
Thanks to various virtual training formats, leadership
training is a great alternative as we shift to a new normal.
Online learning is here to stay and will find an increasingly
important place to supplement and complement
the classroom.
Here's what training professionals need to do to ensure
learners receive the best possible leadership training, the
virtual way:
■
Move from episodic learning to modularized and skillsbased
development.
■ Keep
■
up
with,
collaboration tools.
Prepare employees to be able to learn by creating a
digital/growth mindset.
and
leverage
enhancements
to
Parting Thoughts
There's no magical one-size-fits-all
solution. Put together a virtual program
that works best for your learner
demographics and organizational goals.
Do not develop content alone: Engage
with business leaders and SMEs from
within the organization. Make it diverse
(different audiences and content)
and fun. Keep pushing it forward and
gaining sponsorship from top leaders.
Promote successes. Define clearly
what will be done in virtual platforms
and what will not.
Dr. RK Prasad is responsible for formulating
the business strategy. A UGC certified
lecturer
in management, an engaging
speaker, and an effective trainer, RK
has 34 years of experience in sales,
corporate training, university teaching, and
eLearning. Email Dr. Prasad.
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