The MLE for Events provides an approach for designing impactful events/conferences that accelerate learning and network building through surprise through active audience participation, shared experiences, and engagement possibilities.

MLE for Events considers the characteristics of events and educational priorities to deliver outcomes participants can immediately apply. MLE for Events expands the concepts of the MLE framework by adding specific roles to prepare and follow up before, during, and after the conference.

It relies on behavioral science, neuroscience, adult learning theories, and technology to create environments where people feel psychologically safe to interact, learn in new ways, and build new connections. Like MLE, it goes beyond traditional events by:

• Making learning experiential through encouraging reflection, discussion, and application of new ideas. It incorporates interactive elements, real-world examples, and reflective questions or prompts to help people connect from the beginning.

• Focusing on engagement by stimulating multiple senses and tapping into emotion and curiosity. It uses multimedia, stories, and surprising situations to capture interest.

• Building new neural connections through challenging assumptions in a safe space. It exposes participants to different perspectives and ways of thinking about topics.

• Developing practical skills and mindsets that transfer to daily situations. Participants can immediately apply new insights or capabilities gained.

• Fostering social connections and network building. It provides opportunities for participants to interact, collaborate and build new relationships based on shared interests or experiences.

• Evaluating and optimizing the experience. MLE for Events incorporates feedback and intervention mechanisms to determine what resonated most and areas for improvement. Teams review evaluations to strengthen future events.

The MLE for Events considers the following roles: The Social Networker, Social Observer, Structure-driven, and Leading-oriented person. It enables continuous learning through transformative and collaborative experiences by empowering individuals to progress together, whatever may come!

Learn more about MLE in Chapter 6 (Enterprise Agility Fundamentals), Accelerated Change Principle #9, and Chapter 7.