Let's make change start with an encore worthy performance, not just another training session or presentation. To bring the ENCORE framework to life in your organization, here are some ideas on where to begin:
Rather than drafting rigid plans, take time to understand the unique needs and personalities of your team. What ignites their emotions or sparks their curiosity? Empathize with their challenges and aspirations. With this insight, you can craft experiences that truly resonate on a personal level. Start small with a few individuals you know well as a pilot before expanding efforts.
Identify opportunities to surprise and delight. Think about what's novel or unexpected for your group. Introduce new tools, invite guest speakers, change up meeting formats and locations. Send an inspiring TED talk one morning or have everyone share a new fact they recently learned. These small doses of novelty wake people up!
Get creative about issuing challenges. Frame team products around overcoming an obstacle, solving a problem or tapping into unused potential. Foster friendly competitions to generate solutions. Stretch people beyond their comfort zone with supports like mentoring and constructive feedback.
Share stories that spark emotions. Humans are wired to connect through narrative. Have leaders or team members share life experiences,Words are powerful but pair them with sensory details - sights, sounds, textures. This brings the story to life.
Empower people to take charge of learning initiatives based on ENCORE. For example, create "learning journey" groups where colleagues take turns planning sessions to teach each other new skills. The shared ownership amplifies engagement.
Most importantly, don't let ENCORE be a one-time initiative. Weave it into everyday operations. Infuse meetings with surprise, storytelling and challenges. Make emotional connections part of your culture. When people can't wait for the next experience that moves them, you'll know it's working!
With intention and imagination, ENCORE provides a guiding framework as you transform learning. But it comes to life through experimentation, feedback and ongoing refinement. Start small, engage your team and don't be afraid to try something bold. Their encore will let you know when you've created a truly memorable experience.