Professional training in an enchanting setting: maximize learning outcomes
One of a company’s most valuable employee benefits is the provision of ongoing professional training. It’s also essential for keeping staff motivated, efficient and effective.
Did you know, however, that the environment in which this training takes place can play a crucial role in learning? Indeed, choosing an enchanting setting is a strategy that maximizes results.
Discover how an exceptional venue like La Distinction and its partner rooms can transform a professional training course into a completely different learning experience.
When the natural environment impacts the effectiveness of corporate training results
Let’s take 5 examples of typical corporate training. Here’s a glimpse of the direct impact that can be felt when you decide to book in a setting far from the city center.
- Leadership training: the setting is inspiring for developing management and decision-making skills.
- Workplace wellness training: you’ll find yourself in a space where you can learn to manage stress and improve your work/life balance.
- Project management training: the soothing atmosphere of a tranquil setting is beneficial for acquiring practical tools to lead new projects with confidence.
- Personal development training: with terraces overlooking breathtaking views, the setting is conducive to well-being, reflection and the enhancement of personal skills.
- Creativity and innovation training: get out of the habitual pattern to stimulate your imagination and find new solutions in a relaxed setting.
The benefits of an enchanting learning environment
More to the point, the Zen-like, nature-filled atmosphere often frees the learner from the usual constraints associated with the highly formal context of professional courses. As a result, learning outcomes can differ in very positive ways.
Effective leaders in an inspiring environment
Your leaders, present or future, are key people in your company. Leadership training is extremely important. These skills are not innate in everyone, and a good leader represents an element of growth and a source of motivation for each of your teams.
For this reason, an inspiring environment enables participants to step out of their daily routine. It also enables them to acquire essential management, decision-making and leadership skills in a calm environment.
They do so in an atmosphere conducive to reflection and concentration. They are able to take a step back. And to develop a clear and strategic vision at the end of their training.
Improved concentration and impact
An idyllic setting allows participants to disconnect from the distractions of everyday life. This allows them to concentrate fully on the course content. Then improve their ability to assimilate the concepts covered. The calm and serenity of the setting creates a climate conducive to prolonged attention, optimizing results.
Stimulating creativity on the move
A natural environment is automatically liberating. It can have a tangible impact on participants’ creativity. Away from the rigid confines of the office, learners feel freer to think differently. They allow themselves to explore new ideas and find innovative solutions.
In fact, take advantage of this opportunity to include Walking Meetings in your training program. These walks, which encourage new ideas and improve productivity, were originally used by Aristotle, Freud, Truman, Darwin and Beethoven. They are now part of LinkedIn and Facebook’s corporate culture.
The enchanting surroundings provide the ideal ambience for this creative approach to brainstorming.
Stress reduction and well-being for participants
I’m sure you’ll agree that stress is detrimental to good information retention. The more relaxed and receptive participants feel, the more successful your training will be.
As a result, a more serene atmosphere promotes general well-being, which is essential for effective training sessions. Learners are not only more focused, but also more motivated to participate actively.
A meal to strengthen team bonds
Use the meal as an opportunity to review the course’s strengths, areas for improvement and so on.
Are the objectives well defined?
Is the content clear enough?
Is the practice adapted?
What results and learning are expected or achieved?
This round-table discussion will help you, as a manager, to take advantage of this feedback to adjust your future training courses accordingly. At the same time, you’ll see how involved your staff are in the process.
La Distinction’s consultants are on hand to help you organize your next event. Among other things, with its choice of gourmet catering including over 11 meal formulas.
