Practice Labs.... a targeted approach to skill building

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Practice Labs are hands-on development experiences where people rehearse the skills they want to build for greater effectiveness in their role. Instead of passively reading, listening or watching, learners practice work-related skills through relatable workplace simulations. A process of practice, feedback and reapply learning is proven to accelerate skill development, boost engagement, confidence and validate competence.

Practice labs are designed to be facilitated in a 2-3 hour session. 

• Faster skill mastery, better retention
  Hands-on, scenario-based practice embeds skills more effectively than content-only training and keeps people engaged.
   
• Safe space to try, test and learn
  Learners can experiment, make mistakes, reflect and learn without the consequences in a psychologically safe environment.
   
• Immediate, targeted feedback
  Labs can include built-in rubrics and coaching cues so learners see exactly what worked, what didn’t, and what to try next.
   
• Validated skills & clear gap data
  Tools to support assessment and validation of skills help to identify strengths, identify gaps, and plan further development strategies where required
   
• Scalable & cost-effective
  Practice Labs are generally 2-3 hours and can be done face-to-face or virtually. They can be done in small groups or individually. 

The simulation approach behind Practice Labs is backed by research demonstrating gains in engagement, critical thinking, confidence and readiness when learners practise in realistic environments with a focus on skill building.