There are three main reasons debriefing skills are important to both individuals and their organisations.

Organisations are under increasing pressure to improve performance in the delivery of their services. For some their survival depends on it. Many initiatives have been launched to improve effectiveness (the 'what') and efficiency ( the 'how' ) aimed at achieving 'best value'. People are being recognised as an organisation's most valuable resource because of the value they can add.

As individuals we, (that's us all), often fail to learn from experiences, mistakes are repeated, good practice is missed or not even established. People ‘switch off', fail to share valuable information and ideas which are then lost. All staff including managers and leaders, have much to contribute from their experiences. The challenge is how and when to tap that experience and to progress.

There is no established methodology to draw the learning and ideas from
experience. That has been a stumbling block to both individuals and organisations. 'Debriefing' is recognised as the way forward but in practice it is difficult and results inconsistent. Acknowledging that debriefing as a 'skill' is at the centre of things.

The Centre now has, in 'Structured Debriefing', an established methodology to address all the above issues. Training covers planning, leading, and reporting the debrief. Courses are facilitated in workshop style using workbooks, formal inputs, exercises and group participation. Post course support is offered to encourage use and help build skills. Course Certificates are only awarded to those who show, by reporting on two debriefings, they have applied the technique in their workplace.

Who - should consider attending?
Anyone up to the most senior managers wishing to enhance their debriefing skills.
Previous debriefing experience is not necessary.