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I recently ran a rather typical management development program. There were a few modules in a few days. Each modules was built around a competency topic e.g. communication, change management. In each module, the participants are supposed to learn some specific tools / models on that topic, and then pondered how to apply them. Such design is rather conventional. Somehow, I noticed myself becoming less excited about such approach. On reflection, I believe I was uncomfo

I came across recently a clip about an experiential learning activity around the topic ‘understanding the others’. It makes me re-examine my own view on experiential learning. First, I really felt moved when I watched the video. When I imagined to be one of the kids there and followed one instruction after another, I pictured myself among the kids in the front. I believed that I would have a big ‘aha’ as I turned and looks face to face to those at the back. I would part