Experiential learning through applied theatre in corporate training: a qualitative approach

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Ekta Sinha, Keith C. D'Souza
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PurposeExperiential learning pedagogy has been an increasingly popular mode of learning in educational and training programs. While there have been methods such as role plays which have been popular in training and educational programs, applied theatre in corporate training (ATCT) is gaining popularity because of its great potential in connecting intellect and emotions, to meaningfully challenge norms and assumptions. This article aims to present empirical and “participant-centric” evidences to posit ATCT as a potentially powerful participant-centric pedagogical tool in corporate training programs that is likely to make the learning process more engaging for participants and more fruitful for the organization.Design/methodology/approachThis paper used qualitative approach. Focused group discussion (FGD) and author's first-hand experience of observing ATCT helped gather data for further analysis. Review of related literature from management, organizational behavior and training and development was done to identify the major themes.FindingsThe findings suggest that ATCT is a novel, innovative mode of enhancing individual learning and development by utilizing all the four modes of experiential learning as conceptualized by Kolb. ATCT also helps in developing organizational aesthetics (OA) among participants that help businesses to better execute their strategies.Research limitations/implicationsThe application of ATCT could enable greater involvement of employees from across different levels and of different backgrounds in looking at organizational issues. ATCT helps participants gain greater insights and understanding of organizational situations beyond technical nuances by establishing deeper connections between intellect and emotions and collectively contributing to resolving them.Originality/valueThe study points to the possibility and potential of using participant-centric ATCT in organizational learning which goes beyond basic skill development. It also draws attention towards a participatory form of organizational development via ATCT by improving OA among participants.
通过企业培训中的应用剧场进行体验式学习:一种定性方法
目的体验式学习教学法已成为教育和培训项目中越来越受欢迎的学习模式。虽然角色扮演等方法在培训和教育项目中很受欢迎,但企业培训中的应用戏剧(ATCT)正越来越受欢迎,因为它在连接智力和情感方面具有巨大的潜力,可以有意意地挑战规范和假设。本文旨在提供实证和“以参与者为中心”的证据,以假设ATCT在企业培训计划中是一种潜在的强大的以参与者为中心的教学工具,它可能使学习过程对参与者更有吸引力,对组织更有成效。设计/方法/方法本文采用定性方法。重点小组讨论(FGD)和作者观察ATCT的第一手经验有助于收集进一步分析的数据。从管理、组织行为学和培训与发展方面对相关文献进行了审查,以确定主要主题。研究结果表明,ATCT是一种利用Kolb提出的四种体验式学习模式来促进个人学习和发展的新颖创新模式。ATCT还有助于在参与者中发展组织美学(OA),从而帮助企业更好地执行其战略。研究局限/启示应用ATCT可以使不同层次和不同背景的员工更多地参与到组织问题中来。通过在智力和情感之间建立更深层次的联系,并共同为解决这些问题做出贡献,ATCT帮助参与者在技术上的细微差别之外获得更大的洞察力和理解。独创性/价值该研究指出了在组织学习中使用以参与者为中心的ATCT的可能性和潜力,这超出了基本技能的发展。它还通过改善参与者之间的OA,提请注意通过ATCT进行参与式组织发展。
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期刊介绍: ■Competence-based management development ■Developing leadership skills ■Developing women for management ■Global management ■The new technology of management development The Journal of Management Development draws together the thinking and research relating to the role played by managers in their immediate environment, and the ways in which they can widen their responsibilities to take on larger roles. Many companies now appreciate that investment in management development helps to reduce costs, increase sales and improve productivity - so it"s well worth investigating.
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