Institute for Experiential Learning

#FutureGNB is a government-wide initiative by the Government of New Brunswick aimed at creating formal pathways for students to engage in experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities within the public service to: ·???????Connect students with trained and skilled mentors ·???????Leverage student talent to contribute to the workforce during their studies ·???????Increase the number of skilled students ready to join the workforce ·???????Encourage students to remain and work in New Brunswick post-graduation ·???????Partner in students' education and career pathways. ·???????Provide opportunities to explore multiple career paths in a practical work setting before graduation. Students participating in Future GNB are paired with experienced mentors and engage in various activities.?These experiences allow students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts, enhancing their skills and understanding of public service operations.?By offering hands-on work and training in policy and research, Future GNB helps students realize their potential and introduces them to a wide range of career opportunities, including those within the government. A committed group of Future GNB professionals wanted to make sure that they are empowering students with agency and providing learning experiences that stick.??They participated in the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certification training with Mimi Wang, MSPOD and Kay Peterson to introduce students and other GNB professionals to Experiential Learning to maximize the impact of their programs. Overall, Future GNB plays a pivotal role in preparing New Brunswick's next generation of leaders for success by integrating them into the public service and enhancing their professional development. #InstituteforExperientialLearning is proud to be partnering on this important breakthrough effort.??Meet our new Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Facilitators and team! Ryan Allain Crystal Roberts Rochelle Fletcher Jeanne Chiassom Jessica Mann Adam Hayward Olivia Hamilton Natalie Mombourquette Ransford Lockhart

Healthcare leadership gold, lighthearted, and illuminating. A New Podcast Episode is Live with @WendyLarzelere Senior Advisor in Talent Development at OhioHealth. Wendy shares the success in introducing the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile (KELP)?and Experiential Learning model to leaders at OhioHealth, a highly successful, growing healthcare organization in Ohio.??They recognize that leadership is more than technical expertise.?To truly lead, one must develop as a?whole, mature person—self-aware and intentional?in their interactions. The KELP has been transformative in supporting this approach. Why the KELP Stands Out ·??????KELP reveals how you operate—offering a full picture of your preferences and behaviors—and what you can add to your repertoire to become even more effective.?It’s a powerful shift. Once you see it,?you can’t unsee it. ???The KELP was first introduced by the?VP of Talent Management who recognized its unique value in leadership development. Like a spark that caught fire, KELP has spread organically across the organization—leaders are embracing it, teams are using it, and the demand keeps growing. When people truly understand how they learn and operate, they not only improve themselves but elevate those around them. Once they see it, they can’t unsee it. It's: ·???????Easy to grasp—a simple yet profound model that increases self-awareness immediately, and continues to reveal insights in any moment ·???????Unique in its approach of building self-awareness from wholistic perspective ·???????Lighthearted yet impactful- leaders have fun as they learn about EL, themselves, and others ·???????Introduces a common language and process for individuals and teams ·???????Action-oriented—awareness leads to real, applied change and choice ???One example: Nursing leaders understood their different approaches—some preferring a?"GO-GO-GO"?mindset, others needing?"SLOW-SLOW-SLOW"?time for reflection, getting more people involved. With KELP, they could openly discuss and align their approaches in a productive, open way.? ???Beyond self-awareness, OhioHealth has studied the ripple effect?that a leader has on general wellbeing of others. This provides clear evidence of the need for wholistic leader development. The KELP can help. ???The way you learn is the way you change.?Wendy and Kay discuss the ways in which the?KELP can be a?game-changer in change management. ? ???Listen in to hear more!?https://lnkd.in/dDE3DYus If you are interested in bringing the EL operating system benefits into your healthcare organization, please contact us at info@experientiallearninginstitute.org.??Our experienced facilitators Jean Johnson?and?Greg Pawlson will provide custom programs to address your unique needs.??Use?this link to discover some of the benefits. #LeadershipDevelopment #KELP #experientiallearning #HealthcareLeadership #SelfAwareness #ChangeManagement #TeamDevelopment #Coaching

Transform the Way You Train – Elevate Learning with Experiential Learning The Future of Training is Here! Are You Ready? HR professionals, trainers, educators, and L&D leaders—you know that keeping learners engaged is tougher than ever. Between remote work, digital distractions, and the demand for practical skills, traditional training methods are falling flat. Enter?Experiential Learning (EL)—a game-changing approach designed to maximize engagement, boost retention, and drive real-world application. What Makes This Program Different? This isn't just another training course—this is your opportunity to learn from Romy Alexandra, a?LinkedIn Top Voice and a?superstar facilitator?who bridges?theory with real-world application?like no other. If you’ve ever wished for a training program that?makes complex concepts practical, you’ve found it. Why Experiential Learning? Experiential Learning isn’t just about “learning by doing”—it’s about a full-cycle process that turns knowledge into action. By using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, this program helps you?design, deliver, and refine high-impact training sessions?that make learning?stick. Who Is This For? This program is for?anyone who leads learning—whether you're a corporate trainer, HR leader, professor, or business coach. If your goal is to create meaningful, interactive, and results-driven training experiences,?this is for you. What You’ll Gain: ·???????Master the art of designing?engaging experiential training sessions ·???????Get hands-on experience in applying?Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle ·????????Learn to facilitate?engaging online and hybrid sessions?that work ·???????Develop a powerful?trainer identity?and increase your impact ·???????Receive?personalized feedback?from an expert EL facilitator The Program Includes: ·???????Six?2-hour?interactive training sessions ·???????One hands-on?practicum?where you design & deliver a session ·???????A?personalized assessment?of your training style ·???????Expert feedback?from a world-class facilitator Why This Matters In today’s world,?knowing how to teach effectively is a superpower. Your learners deserve?more than just slides and lectures—they deserve experiences that shape them. Ready to revolutionize the way you train? Join us!?Click below to learn more and reserve your spot by March 15. If you sign up before March 1st, you will receive a bonus Elevate Decision Making Application Guide. https://lnkd.in/egCGXU6i #experientiallearning #experientialeducation #learninganddevelopment #talentdevelopment #highimpacttraining

"The best way to get the kind of exploration that you see in children is to create environments where people are free to play, free to explore, free to be uncertain,"?says?Alison Gopnik,?developmental psychologist who links play with learning and scientific discovery in young children.??This is exactly what?Trudi Boatwright?is demonstrating in organizations.??She is showing that?play fuels experiential learning, awakens people, and makes training?engaging, creative, and sticky. Listen to?Learning at the Edge?podcast,?where?Trudi?Boatwright?reveals how to turn?fun into serious results. A true role model in the art of play, Trudi shares insider tips on crafting?engaging, high-impact learning experiences?that spark creativity, collaboration, and transformation. Don’t miss the magic! Here’s why innovative workplaces embrace it: ???Safe Spaces for Bold Learning The attitude for play creates a?low-risk zone?where employees can test ideas, fail forward, and?learn fearlessly. ???Creativity Unleashed Play?breaks mental ruts—design-thinking games and playful brainstorming spark fresh ideas and?out-of-the-box solutions ???Stronger Teams, Smarter Work Collaboration thrives in play. Team-building games build?trust, empathy, and problem-solving chops—the secret sauce for?next-level teamwork ???Motivation + Adaptability = Success When learning feels like play, people stay engaged and?actually remember it. Play also?builds resilience, helping teams?pivot and adapt?with ease ???From Theory to Action Why read about leadership when you can?act it out? Play?bridges the gap?between knowing and doing, turning concepts into?real-world skills Bottom line??Play isn’t a distraction—it’s a competitive advantage.?The best workplaces don’t just work hard; they?play smart!? https://lnkd.in/enR8JQWt #experientiallearning #creativityatwork #FutureofWork #LifelongLearning #innovation

What happens when one educator’s vision transforms an entire institution? At Curry College’s School of Business & Technology, Catherine McCabe is redefining the student experience and reshaping higher education’s impact on career readiness. A System Built for Transformation Dr. McCabe and her team are spearheading an intentional culture of experiential learning at Curry College, creating an ecosystem where students discover, leverage, and expand their unique learning strengths. Using tools like the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile, combined with a collaborative network of faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and business partners, students are set up for success. The result is an innovative educational model that prioritizes agency, adaptability, and resilience—preparing students not just for graduation but for life. Empowering Students: The Key Benefits - Own Their Learning Process:?Students gain the tools to take charge of their education by understanding how to learn, and what they need to do to take charge of their own success.?? --Navigate Team Dynamics with Confidence:?By introducing the Kolb Team Learning Profile, students develop critical collaboration skills, minimize team conflict, and appreciate others who are different.? --Turn Challenges into Growth Opportunities:?Adaptability and resilience become core skills as students learn to see obstacles as opportunities. --Graduate Ready for What’s Next:?Equipped with knowledge and practice of experiential learning as an individual and collective capability, students are prepared to excel in dynamic and competitive environments. Building Resilience and Adaptability Massachusetts employers need a workforce ready to adapt, innovate, and thrive. Dr. McCabe’s vision is answering that call. By embedding experiential learning at every level, Curry College ensures graduates leave not just with degrees but with the confidence and adaptability employers demand. A Blueprint for Transformative Leadership Dr. McCabe’s interview offers a success story in innovation and transformation. She and her team are proving that aligning an institution’s mission with the potential of every student delivers extraordinary results. Join the Conversation What steps can educators, leaders, and employers take to foster student agency and resilience? We invite you to learn from Curry College’s example and build a future where every student’s unique journey drives institutional success. https://lnkd.in/e86wFdxv #HigherEducation #Leadership #ExperientialLearning #StudentSuccess #Resilience #Adaptability #FutureOfWork #CareerServices #WorkforceDevelopment

???Transform Lives with the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certification??? Are you ready to elevate your coaching and development practice? The?Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certification Program?is your gateway to unlocking greater?agency, effectiveness, and impact?for yourself and those you coach.??? ??What’s in it for you? - Discover the power of Experiential Learning (EL):?Gain insights into how learning and change occur - Build self-awareness and flexibility in using nine styles to foster growth and transformation. - Earn ICF Continuing Education hours: Add value to your credentials while honing your craft. - Change lives:?Equip yourself with tools to guide individuals and teams toward greater awareness, adaptability, and success. ??What’s the investment? Just?12 hours?of your time! That’s all it takes to dive deep into EL, master the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile, and integrate its transformative principles into your coaching practice. ??Why the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile? David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory is renowned worldwide for empowering learners and leaders to grow through a holistic process that promotes learning and development from every experience. By becoming certified, you’ll be at the forefront of helping others harness a process to achieve personal and professional breakthroughs. ???Ready to take the leap??Join the movement now!

The Ripple Effect of Experiential Learning: Transforming Individuals, Teams, Organizations, and Communities Imagine a world where learning is not just a phase but a core part of how we relate, perceive, think, act, and grow—at every level. Experiential Learning (EL) is the catalyst that can make this vision a reality. By embedding EL into the DNA of individuals, teams, organizations, and communities, we create a ripple effect that transforms outcomes, relationships, and possibilities. At the Individual Level, EL empowers individuals to: Build enhanced self-awareness and agility in learning Solve problems more effectively with improved judgment Approach complexity with confidence Accelerate career growth Embrace both success and failure as opportunities for growth When teams adopt EL, they: Solve problems faster and more collaboratively Generate innovative solutions to complex challenges Strengthen cross-functional collaboration Foster psychological safety for open communication Share and transfer knowledge more effectively, avoiding repeated mistakes At the organizational level, EL drives: Faster innovation cycles and adaptability A resilient, growth-oriented culture Higher ROI on training investments Improved talent retention and employee engagement Quicker market responsiveness and a sharper competitive edge A sustainable capacity for organizational learning For the broader Industry and Community, the ripple effect extends even further: Raising the bar for professional development Driving innovation across industries Strengthening collaboration between organizations Enabling knowledge sharing across sectors for collective progress Won't You Join Us? Think of the transformative potential as we cultivate a world of deliberate learning and development. Together, we can build a future where growth, resilience, and innovation are woven into the fabric of our personal and collective journeys. We can help you get started. #ExperientialLearning #LifelongGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #experientialeducation

Congratulations, New EL Champions! How fortunate your trainees will be as you introduce them to your expertise using the magic of Experiential Learning. And a big thank you to Romy Alexandra for creating the exemplary learning space that empowers both learners and inspiring trainers. ?? Bahaa Chmait Maria Cecilia Saba Marie Dubost Meining Cheung Melissa Barker Mike Beebe, CTF Dr SRILATHA CHEPURE William Ewell

Developing Leaders with Experiential Learning, the USNA-Way The mission of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the United States Naval Academy is to empower leaders to make courageous, ethical decisions. The Center, serving as a "beacon to the nation," influences key figures at the Academy and shares its lessons with leaders across the country. Celeste Raver, PhD, the Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Director of Influencer Development at the Stockdale Center, posed the question, “How can we scale experiential learning to help leaders intentionally learn from every experience?” This initiative aimed to expand the role of experiential learning at the Academy. Twelve prominent leaders at the U.S. Naval Academy engaged in an in-depth exploration of experiential learning, becoming champions of this approach and its expansion within the Academy. Their participation in the Custom Experiential Learning Certificate Program was instrumental in making it a remarkable success. These leaders will continue to enhance and integrate the Academy's experiential learning initiatives, influencing future leaders, learners, collaborators, and educators. As the Academy fosters leaders who intentionally learn from every experience, the benefits will be far-reaching. Thank you to Celeste Raver, PhD for the inspired leadership and to this remarkable group of influencers for the opportunity to learn and grow together. Celeste Raver, PhD Andrew Ledford Tasya Lacy Steven Moffitt David Forman Mike Good Maria (MJ) Pallotta, Ph.D. USMC (Ret.) Marina Nanartowich Matthew K. Walter Bixby, PhD, FACSM Colin Greata Lindsey Santiago Tom Van Dam Damian Christopher Kayes

Ronald Fry, an expert in both Experiential Learning and Appreciative Inquiry, has shaped academic research and impacted thousands of students, leaders, and teams. In this new edition of?Learning at the Edge, Ron shares: - How to introduce Experiential Learning to executives and teams, turning potential “personality clashes” into productive collaboration - The "aha" moment when he realized the true power of asking the right questions - How to improve at crafting appreciative questions—and why it takes serious focus - The connection between Experiential Learning and Appreciative Inquiry for designing successful change - His personal journey using Experiential Learning in his own development Dive into Ron’s insights on navigating change, fostering life-long learning, and growing at every level. David Kolb, Ron makes this a tribute to you. https://lnkd.in/ebxCYmn9 #experientiallearning #appreciativeinquiry #teamwork #teamlearning #appreciativequestions