Learning EI takes practice: How simulations fit into the training model
The addition of an experiential learning component enhances the retention of learning over time. Practice is the missing piece; the element that fills the gap in learning. Research indicates that two virtual simulation sessions is all it takes to change a targeted behavior.
Available Simulation Scenarios:
Delivering Sensitive Feedback to a Direct Report
People leaders are often expected to help employees grow and improve by providing feedback about their performance. This scenario is designed to give learners a performance coaching opportunity that focuses on delivering sensitive, behavioral feedback to a direct report.
Practice Objectives
By the end of the simulation, learners will have practiced...
- Active listening
- Asking open-ended questions
- Influencing by demonstrating Empathy
- Providing feedback in a Coaching and Mentoring context
Companion Programs
In Delivering Sensitive Feedback to a Direct Report, participants can practice skills learned in the following program subject areas:
Building Influence and Buy-in for Organizational Change
Messaging organizational changes can often be met with challenges. This scenario is designed to give learners an opportunity to practice messaging organizational changes with an influential direct report to gain team buy-in and support.
Practice Objectives
By the end of the simulation, learners will have practiced...
- Influence: convincing others to agree with proposed organizational changes
- Active listening
- Asking open-ended questions
- Conflict Management: responding to challenges and objections in a way that resolves the conflict while building trust and connection
- Teamwork: seeking feedback and promoting buy-in by involving others in the change management process
Companion Programs
In Building Influence and Buy-in for Organizational Change, participants can practice skills learned in the following program subject areas:
Investment:
Weatherhead Augmented Reality Simulations are available to purchase in subscription bundles. Organizations that are affiliate partners in Weatherhead's Corporate or Nonprofit Subscription program are eligible for special discounted rates.
| Subscription Level |
Price per Simulation |
Total Cost (Regular Customers) |
Price per Simulation (Affiliate Partners) |
Total Cost (Affiliate Partners) |
| 100 sessions |
$250 |
$25,000 |
$225 |
$22,500 |
| 75 sessions |
$275 |
$20,625 |
$250 |
$25,000 |
| 50 sessions |
$300 |
$15,000 |
$275 |
$13,750 |
| 25 sessions |
$325 |
$8,125 |
$300 |
$7,500 |
| 10 sessions |
$350 |
$3,500 |
$325 |
$3,250 |
For more information, contact Laura Weber Smith at laura.webersmith@case.edu or 216.368.6403.