Experiential Learning: The Key to Leadership Development
How often do we attend or watch a seminar about improving leadership skills only to return to the office and forget how to apply what was just learned?
Experiential Learning: The Key to Leadership Development by John Fenzel, CEO of the World War II Foundation, does a tremendous job of explaining how experiential learning is the solution to bridging the gap between theory and practice.
He provides several historical figures to exemplify this immersive, hands-on approach to learning including: Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and Maria Montessori.
Albert Einstein is quoted and his words especially resonate with our philosophy at fullCIRCLE:
"The only source of knowledge is experience.”
What I appreciate about the article is that it poignantly demonstrates why we do what we do at fullCIRCLE-- to provide you with the transformational power of experiential learning for your leadership and team development programs
At fullCIRCLE we refer to it as the Do-Reflect-Apply model for becoming a leader others want to follow.
The “Do-Reflect-Apply” method of learning at fullCIRCLE
The guided activities with horses combined with follow-up coaching sessions provide not just head knowledge, but behavior change. Change that leads to improved work relationships and increased productivity.
As a courageous leader are you willing to step into the power of experiential learning? Let’s have a conversation about life-changing, off-site, ground-based, guided leadership experiences with horses.
Experiential Learning: The Key to Leadership Development
John Fenzel | CEO, The World War II Foundation | May 2, 2023
Organizations of all kinds today are navigating a world that teems with complexity and rapid change. Now, perhaps more than ever before, the call for exceptional leadership has never been more urgent. The secret to unlocking this potential of people of all stages in life lies in the art of experiential learning, a transformative approach that bridges the chasm between theory and practice. It is a little-known bedrock of leadership development.
When applied creatively and routinely, experiential learning breathes life into the skills and qualities necessary to thrive in all environments. It’s an immersive method of leadership development that has a long history, and has a unique ability to illuminate the path toward effective leadership. By inviting participants to delve into the richness of their experiences, experiential learning allows us to emerge as the architects of our own growth.
Pioneered by David A. Kolb, experiential learning has played an important role in shaping leaders throughout our history. It has quietly transformed countless lives and organizations alike. At its core, experiential learning is anchored in reflection and the wisdom gleaned from trial and error.