The SLI was a huge success. The attendees were enthusiastic and engaged. The faculty utilized almost every conceivable type of interactive education available including (to name but a few) self reflection, small group discussion, large group discussion, game playing and simulation. We even survived a real world crisis management scenario!
Attendees filled out evaluations on the last day. 100% stated objectives were met and 100% stated that they would recommend the activity to a colleague. Only one attendee stated that they would not change their practice, but added the caveat that the course did validate and reinforce changes they have recently initiated.
The most common improvements to present practice stated by attendees included succession planning, enhanced use of strategic planning, especially strategic abandonment and economic evaluation of current system using Porter’s model. That being said team building, conflict management, and media training were also frequently mentioned.
In approximately 60 days a more robust follow up through the online Moodle classroom will be initiated. In addition, a follow up at approximately 9 months will also be pursued. The attendees and faculty will stay engaged through the Moodle classroom/networking site.
The planning team will be debriefing in the next few weeks and then subsequent plans for continued engagement by and with this cohort will be entertained as well as planning for a subsequent SLI with a new cohort.
