Thought Leaders in Curriculum Design and the Application of Learning
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Learning is a means to an end. It is only useful if it can be applied in the real world. At OYG we are proud of our reputation as thought leaders in the area of learning design, transfer and strategies. All of our courses apply the principles of accelerated learning and are designed to be highly interactive, practical and fun.
What is Accelerated Learning?
Accelerated learning combines aspects of established learning theory with brain-based approaches in order to engage learners, create high retention levels and sustainable change. Accelerated does not necessarily mean faster, it means better. Discovered by Dr. Prof. Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian professor and psychotherapist, accelerated learning applies whole brain techniques such as Gardiner's Multiple Intelligences to have a retention rate of 60-70% a year after the training event whereas traditional learning gives the participant approximately 5-10% retention levels 2 weeks after the learning event.
Transfer of Knowledge
How do you make learning stick? We have created a unique approach to create a strategy of learning called the RAMBAM method. RAMBAM stands for:
Rewards. Support for new behaviors and application of the learning is facilitated in the environment by creating rewards for application of the new knowledge. People respond to what they are either rewarded or punished for doing.
Action. The learning should tie-into something that is immediately relevant to the learner so that they can apply it.
Measured. What is the impact of the learning to both the learner and the organization? How will we know what we have achieved? By creating metrics, we can understand the impact of the learning in the organization. We value what we measure!
Blended. Formal (classroom) and informal (coaching and mentoring), facilitator-led and e-lerning strategies when integrated ensure that the learner will be able to apply what they have learned.
Accountable. Learners have to be held accountable for their learning.
Motivated. How many psychiatrists does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer is one, but the lightbulb has to want to change. It is the same with learners - they have to want to apply what they have learned.
The Flexible Thinker Programs
Based on the book The Flexible Thinker by Michael Rosenberg, we have a developed a number of highly effective course in the area of problem solving, engagement, sales, project management, coaching and change. These unique courses have been proven to be very effective and upon completion we guarantee that you will never look at an orange the same way again.
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Customization
We know that each organization is unique and what works in one culture might not work in another. That is why we tailor all of our courses so that they are relevant to you and your organization and can be applied to the people in your organization immediately.