7 Secrets to Organizing Engaging Corporate Workshops | Safe and Sound
Organizing workshops for employees is not only an opportunity to enhance skills but also helps increase team cohesion, create motivation, and improve teamwork. Below are some tips recommended by psychology experts to help you organize engaging company workshops.
Phi Thuy Linh | Bachelor of Public Health – Application of Safe and Sound Mental Health Care
Institute of Applied Medical Technology
1. Define clear goals.
Image 1: Clear objectives help participants easily understand the value of the workshop.
To organize a successful workshop, the first step is to define specific goals. You need to answer these questions: What skills will this workshop improve? What problem will it solve within the company? Without clear goals, employees will feel uncertain and lack motivation to participate. With the advice of a psychology expert, you can develop goals that are aligned with the actual needs of your employees.
With a specific goal in mind, employees will more easily recognize the value of workshops for their personal and professional development. This encourages them to participate proactively, absorb knowledge faster, and apply it more effectively in practice. A psychologist can help businesses identify employees' underlying needs, thereby designing goals that are as realistic as possible.
For example, if the goal is to improve internal communication skills, the workshop content could include practical case studies, group discussions, and effective feedback practice with guidance from a psychologist.
2. Choose an engaging and relevant topic.
The workshop topic should be directly related to the current needs of employees and the company. An engaging topic will help motivate participation and maintain focus throughout the company workshop.
Choosing the right topic will help employees feel that company workshops are truly beneficial to them, thereby motivating them to participate more actively. A psychologist can help businesses survey employee needs to select a suitable topic that both benefits the company's growth and enhances individual skills.
For example: If employees are struggling with teamwork, you could organize a workshop on "Teamwork and Conflict Resolution Skills" with guidance from a psychology expert, helping employees better understand teamwork psychology and how to interact effectively.
3. Create highly interactive content.
You shouldn't organize workshops that are just one-way lectures; they need to involve active participation from employees. Group activities, discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises help increase engagement.
When content is highly interactive, employees feel more comfortable participating, thereby increasing their ability to absorb knowledge. Interactive activities also help them develop teamwork skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills. Psychologists can design situational exercises tailored to each group of employees to ensure everyone participates actively.
For example: In a company workshop on creative thinking, you could organize a "Brainstorming" game where everyone comes up with ideas to solve a real-world company problem. A psychologist can guide employees on flexible thinking, helping them break free from ingrained thought patterns.
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4. Choose the right instructor.
A psychologist or expert in a related field will help make the workshop more effective. The facilitator should not only impart knowledge but also know how to lead discussions and encourage employees to share their opinions.
An experienced instructor will help make the workshop professional, inspire employees, and make it easier for them to absorb the knowledge. If a psychologist is involved, employees can also receive additional guidance on emotional management, stress control, and developing a positive mindset.
For example , in a stress management workshop, a psychologist might guide employees through relaxation techniques such as meditation or time management to reduce work-related stress.
5. Create a comfortable learning environment.
The surrounding environment greatly influences the psychology of participants. A spacious, airy space with adequate equipment will help employees feel more comfortable, concentrate more easily, and be more open during company workshops. A flexible space will stimulate creativity and promote a learning spirit. A psychologist can advise you on how to arrange the space to enhance creativity and concentration.
For example: Instead of holding the meeting in a rigid meeting room, you could opt for an open space with greenery or use sofas instead of traditional office desks and chairs.
6. Utilize supporting technology.
Image 2: Applying technology to make the workshop more engaging.
Tools such as whiteboards, online survey software, or interactive applications can help make workshops more engaging. According to psychology experts, technology helps increase the interactivity and effectiveness of workshops. Thanks to online software, employees can easily share ideas, participate in games, or review their knowledge instantly.
For example, use Kahoot! to create fun quizzes to help employees review what they've learned. A psychologist could use this technology to assess comprehension levels and adjust teaching methods accordingly in subsequent company workshops.
7. Encourage employees to share their opinions and feedback.
After the workshop, there should be a feedback and evaluation session to improve the quality of subsequent sessions. Employees can share their feelings, what they learned, and suggest improvements through a survey. When employees are given the opportunity to contribute, they feel heard and valued within the organization. This motivates them and helps the company improve the quality of training. A psychologist can assist in analyzing the feedback to adjust the workshop content for greater effectiveness.
Example : Send out a quick survey for staff to rate the usefulness of the workshop content and suggest topics for future sessions.
Organizing successful workshops not only enhances employee skills but also creates a positive work environment, fostering motivation and engagement within the company. By applying the above tips and guidance from a psychology expert, businesses can ensure that each company workshop delivers practical value and encourages greater employee participation. Psychology experts play a crucial role in shaping content, motivating employees, and helping them develop soft skills sustainably.
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