Learn by doing – and then reflect on what you have learnt
This experiential style of learning centres on the residential immersion experience, and is supported by comprehensive pre- and post- programme elements.
Your learning journey begins before you arrive on-campus and continue after. Each programme includes a week-long residential stay at the University of Otago or a location of your choice. The entire learning journey could be 8 months long.
| Pre-programme course work | Residential-based Course/workshops | Post-course components |
|---|---|---|
| 360 degree type feedback tool, e.g. Leadership Practices Inventory tool or Genos | Attendance at 3-5 day residential workshop based in Dunedin on Executive Education Otago's campus or alternative agreed delivery location around NZ. Immersion cohort style experience. | Structured assessment that is a mix of reflective journaling practice, action learning groups & presentation of leadership development plans. |
| Diagnostic profiling tool: e.g The Leadership Circle© Genos Emotional Intelligence Model , MBTI, LSI | Addition of scheduled 30 minute one-on-one coaching session with our facilitator. | In person follow up days/sessions in regions. |
| Selected pre-reading | Addition of field-based observation activities. | Zoom based group coaching sessions with facilitators (4-6 post course mark) |
| Structured Reflective work | Addition of specialist focussed sessions based on organisational need. | |
| Structured / planned zoom based meeting with participants manager's to agree on outcomes & expectations and commitment/accountability. |
Pre-residential Preparation: This preparation depends on your training requirements. Examples include diagnostics of your organisation issues, pre-reading, or reflective practice where participants are set ideas or tasks, and come up with solutions or insights.
Residential Session: Each session includes facilitation delivery, practical activities, and interactive group and class discussions. Participants are encouraged to discuss ideas and concepts. These ideas are further developed by and applied to the context of participants' organisations.
Post-residential Personalised Coaching: Applications of what is learnt is important and often the reason that organisations embark on the training. In this phase, our facilitators will follow up individually with each participant on the practical application of what is learnt.