How to get the best out of drama based training

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to help readers understand why drama based training is effective and how it can be incorporated into learning and development initiatives.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper describes the basic methodologies of drama based training and presents three examples of its use.

Findings

Drama based training is at its most effective when it is engaging participants to reflect on their own behaviors and how they might adapt their behavior for their own and others benefit.

Practical implications

This approach can be used with various group sizes. It is suggested that organizations wanting to use this type of initiative should contract with an experienced provider, who knows how to research and write a drama based program and has an experienced and talented pool of actors to call upon.

Originality/value

The use of drama based training has grown over the last 20 years, but it is still an original and innovative method of learning and development.

Citation

Swales, R. (2010), "How to get the best out of drama based training", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 42 No. 5, pp. 260-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197851011057555