mardi 17 juillet 2018

Why Video Should Be Part Of Your Leadership Executive Coaching Strategy

By Joshua Nelson


Few would have predicted how dominant video was going to become in the commercial landscape. This is particularly true when it comes to leadership executive coaching, an area once considered the domain of presentation slides. Granted, the utilization of video in training has partly been driven by the growing population of millennials within the workplace. Even so, there are more significant reasons why you too should consider it:

Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles: As you've likely found out, achieving this when using text-based learning material is easier said than done. On the other hand, video can be designed to accommodate a variety of learning styles all at the same time. This equates to better understanding on the audience's part, which is further enhanced by the ability to learn at one's preferred pace.

Make Remote Learning Easier: Getting everyone involved in a training event can be quite the headache, particularly if your workforce is dispersed geographically. This only gets more difficult when you add remote expertise into the equation. You'll however be surprised to learn that video is perfectly suited for such scenarios. Besides making it easier to distribute learning material, it can also eliminate the headache of involving outside professionals in your programs.

Staff Engagement: There's a good reason why search engines now prioritize video in their results -- it's the most popular way to consume information. This leads to the obvious conclusion that your employees will generally prefer to watch a presentation than to read it. Video showcases the human element of communication, which in turn holds an audience's attention for longer. This ultimately results in high levels of learning retention.

Cost-effective: Once they're uploaded onto an online platform, your videos will be accessible to your employees from anywhere, and at any time. This creates the possibility of scheduling training to take place outside business hours. The cost benefits realized here will be further compounded by the long-lasting nature of video content. Unlike text, this medium doesn't deteriorate over time. You'll therefore be able to re-use the material endlessly in future.

Adaptable: Video is practically unlimited in terms of the concepts it can render. It's this high degree of versatility that makes it ideal for use in any training context, from employee onboarding to continuous expertise development. It's also a medium that can be adapted to match the shape of your firm's culture.

It's Measurable: As long as you use the right platform, video will help you understand your audience in depth. This is partly because of the enhanced availability of analytical tools, but mostly due to the extent to which video can be analyzed. Unlike text, the medium makes it possible to track course progress and engagement levels. No need to mention what you could do with the insights acquired here.

Now that you've seen how video can transform your training model, it's time to start outlining a strategy for its adoption. It's worth stressing that this medium shouldn't just complement what you're currently using, but rather be used to create a deeper, richer experience. This is the only way to create a win-win situation for everyone, yourself included.




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