Our facilitation format is based on the Experiential Learning Cycle model developed by David Kolb
(see illustration below). The model begins with a concrete experience that is framed to mirror your
learning objectives. The experience is integrated with reflective processes to explore what happened
during the experience and analyze the patterns that emerged. In the Active Experimentation stage
we strategize for the next experience and transfer learning to another environment. This is often
called the ’ÄúWhat? So What? Now What?’Äù processing cycle.
Sherpa’Äôs emphasis on the ’ÄúNow What?’Äù phase is what makes our team building sessions so impactful.
We believe that a session should be fun and engaging, and at the end of the day, have relevant take aways
and learnings applicable to the workplace. Typical tools we use to help our clients keep the momentu
alive include:
- Wall-size Graphic Guide to capture key observations and learnings and brainstorm strategies
for integrating ideas and improving workplace performance.
- Individual commitment to a specific behavioral change. We often conclude our sessions with
this powerful sharing of key learnings and commitments from each individual.
- Formation of a temporary ’Äúcommittee’Äù ’Äì a group of volunteers to organize the notes and ideas
coming from the session, prioritize them, and present recommendations to management.
- Sherpa’Äôs Summary Report describes our observations about the group’Äôs dynamics and interactions.
We present this report to the committee to assist them in making recommendations around integrating
key session take aways.
- Pre & post team surveys to assist management in evaluating teambuilding benefits and ROI.
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