Before a learner even starts your programme, they’ve already formed an opinion, and that perception has a massive impact on how much they’ll actually learn, and then transfer and use.
Do they see it as an opportunity – a chance to grow, develop, and progress? Or do they see it as remedial – a thinly veiled punishment, served with a side of embarrassment?
That perception can be shaped long before the course begins. A single careless comment from a team leader can sabotage the whole experience.
That’s why how you position your programme, especially through managers and supervisors, is make-or-break.
The earlier you bring them into the design process, the more likely they’ll become advocates instead of saboteurs.
What’s one thing you could do this week to help managers promote your next programme as a win, not a warning?
