But they are also psychologically safe and encouraging, helping students to find their own solutions to realistic workplace problems. The key is asking questions that neither hurt nor embarrass the students. They thus learn not to be afraid of making mistakes. This is key, because learning occurs most rapidly when students resolve their own mistakes. In the Fissure workshops, students practice technical and people skills at the same time.
Every simulation integrates both components.
As a result of this approach, students quickly learn to try things they found uncomfortable doing in the past. They discover the best way to perform their work, learning from others, greatly exceeding their performance boundaries, and, in the final analysis, saving money and time.