Experiential Training and Development (ETD) is one of the most valuable ways to effect change in people, groups, teams and organizations. It is based on respected adult learning and organization development models and its effectiveness is backed by research. It is highly interactive, engages the learner on all levels and creates an atmosphere of challenge and even a little fun. Carol will share with you the industry’s definition of ETD, the models it is based on, and how it fits into a learning organization’s training and development plan. Now if that sounds downright drab don’t worry, there will be ample opportunity to learn “experientially.” All crammed into an action-packed hour!

Learning outcomes:

• Introduction and general understanding of Experiential Training and Development and its most effective uses
• Practice of Experiential Learning Model through simulation
• At least one new activity you can use
• Increased camaraderie through highly interactive participation
• Fun and laughter

Carol Horner is President of Synchronicity, Inc. Synchronicity helps organizations that want their employees, teams, and leaders to "be in synch" and make impact. Carol’s extensive experience began in 1987 and has led her to believe that in order to affect positive and productive changes in people’s attitudes, performance, and relationships, you need to actively engage them in their learning process and align them with key business objectives.

Carol’s strengths lie in her ability to successfully custom-design and implement learning and organization development programs and processes in the areas of leadership development, team development, coaching, and change management. She works with large companies, small businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals seeking to grow and make productive and positive impact.

Recent clients include: OPPD, Farm Credit Services of America, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, Westar Energy, C&A Industries, Boys Town, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, City of Carter Lake, Charter Communications, Heartland Family Service, and Lincoln Financial Group.

Carol facilitates the use of numerous assessments by Wiley including: Everything DiSC Work of Leaders, Management, Sales, Workplace, and 363 for Leaders and the recently released Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team integrating Everything DiSC and Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Carol is considered a leader in her field with numerous conference presentations and publications in trade newsletters. She holds several leadership positions within and is affiliated with the following professional organizations:  American Society of Training and Development; Organization Development Network; Rotary; Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce; and the Texas Experiential Resources Association.

Event Contact: 

Jen Wichern
vpprogramming@astdnebraska.org 

Cancellation Policy: No-shows will be billed. To avoid a no-show billing, please cancel by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, August 11, 2014, by calling 402-850-6710 .