Custom-designed programs specifically for training staff to learn how to use experiential activity and experiential learning methods to bring training alive and create improved transfer to the work place and allowing participants to create their own metaphors for change in both themselves and their companies. Train the Trainer sessions would usually run for three days and include a wide variety of assessment tools, activity ideas, facilitation techniques and evaluation materials. Materials and activity packages can also be purchased at the conclusion of the training to assist participants to take home not only ideas but also tools for immediate implementation. For the past six years the Professional Development Center has worked with many National and International firms. Ranging in size from 25 employees to 15,000 employees the PDC has provided advice, counseling, coaching, and planning recommendations to many.
Initial contact begins with an organizational assessment of what is going on.
Assessment outcomes may identify needs in areas such as, systems, people, teams, leadership, communications, etc. Interventions are then designed to treat the main focus issue while at the same time explore the global benefits within the organization. These interventions may come in the form of enhancing organizational effectiveness, or lead to some recommendations around organizational development. These may include recommendations on streamlining or developing systems or procedures, redefining thinking about people or making radical suggestions for structure changes. Whatever the outcome the deliverable will enable organizations to move more effectively towards their goals and visions.