Self-nomination
Because the Spring Forward programme enables people to develop themselves, (as opposed to
training in a skill or technique) participants have to make the decision to participate
themselves or be willing to be encouraged by others.Wholistic
A big theme is work/life balance and the programme encourages participants to develop
themselves outside as well as inside work.
No magic answers
The trainer doesn't tell a participant what to do with their lives. The role of the
trainer is to enable participants to explore options and support them in making their own
choices.
Confidentiality
Participants need to feel free to raise any issues in or outside work in the knowledge
that confidences will not be repeated outside the course room and that information on
individuals will not be fed back to the employer (other than an attendance record).
Demonstrate equality - maximum access
We operate an equal opportunity and diversity sensitive policy in the way we set up and
deliver training. We expect licensed trainers to do the same. The practical implications
of this will affect your choice of venue, your pricing policy, your presentation of the
programme, your use of language and much more.
Take action - small steps
Thinking and good intentions are turned into action. The emphasis is on taking small,
practical steps forward.
It's their programme
The programme is delivered for the participants and their issues and challenges, using
their examples, their vocabulary and recognising the reality of their lives.
Build people up and stretch them
Everything is positive in Spring Forward. You need to want to build people up and then to
stretch them so they often achieve more than they expected or believed possible.
Networking
Participants get an enormous amount from each other during and after the programme. You
will need to facilitate this aspect.
Role models - lead by example
Including lots of examples and providing good case studies of people who have been
successful in their lives, who have progressed inside an organisation or who have risen to
deal with huge challenges, keeps the programme relevant and down-to-earth. You will also
be seen as a role model so think about aspects of your life which will inspire or be
relevant to your participants. |
