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The Ariel Group Approach to Learning: Methodology Founded in Theater

Ariel’s experiential approach combines the most effective aspects of adult learning with the methodology actors employ to develop their skills.

Research tells us that the most effective learning happens when individuals are engaged in a variety of ways: cognitive, emotional, physical, etc. Learning, defined as the adoption of new skills and behaviors, is more than “knowing” It requires “doing” in order to truly internalize the knowledge. Ariel’s interactive, experiential model infused with the teachings of the theater combines all of these elements to create lasting behavior change:

Relevance
Just as the actor builds skills directly relevant to  the role she is playing, Ariel’s small-group workshops are tailored to the specific skills and behaviors the participants need to succeed in their daily roles at work.

Risk-taking
Actors learn by taking risks, making mistakes, readjusting and trying again. Ariel’s approach encourages participants to stretch outside their comfort zone in a comfortable environment in which to experiment with new skills.

Rehearsal
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. It’s an old joke but a timeless truth. Ariel training incorporates the actor’s rehearsal process. Under the encouraging eye of our facilitators (playing the role of director) participants receive individual feedback and coaching that promotes “muscle memory” and brings out their best performance.

Reflection
Self-reflection is a key element in an actor’s training. You need to know yourself before you can effectively play someone else. The same goes for Ariel coaching and workshops. Reflection, either through self-reflective exercises or reflection via feedback from facilitator and peers is integral to Ariel’s approach

Results
It works. Proven in theater workshops, high performing schools or executive development, learning experiences that combine teaching, showing and doing, that encourage risk-taking, that work at an intellectual, emotional and physical level produce better results.