Cambria Launches Unique Approach to Blended Learning
Contact: Stephanie Pinter
info@cambriaconsulting.com
Cambria Consulting, Inc., Boston, MA
617-523-7500
BOSTON, Mass. (March 23, 2005) – Cambria Consulting, a leader in state-of-the-art human resource and learning applications, announces a novel approach to blended learning simulations that takes advantage of the latest technologies while incorporating methods which leverage the ways students learn best – through their own experience and the shared experiences of others. This simulation technology enables us to create highly realistic “days in the life” experiences for people in complex jobs in a way that classroom training or traditional assessment centers cannot match.
What Makes It Unique
The challenge for any management simulation is how to make it seem just like being on the job but in “hyperdrive”. How do you get people to deal with issues like project disruptions, scheduling problems, interpersonal conflicts, budget cuts, communication breakdowns, and customer demands, and make it a valuable learning experience rather than a gauntlet? Cambria has created a way to do this through interactive technology and a unique approach that brings the workplace to life:
- Before the simulation, an e-learning CD draws participants into the simulated organization with assignments that bring them up to date in their role, unlike other simulations that drop participants unprepared into new scenarios.
- Participants view hallway conversations, participate in meetings and discussions, and receive emails and voice mails in real time – just as they would in real life on the job.
It incorporates a fully functional Microsoft Outlook™ system, Microsoft Office™ tools, and Macromedia Flash™ technology, minimizing user training and system maintenance. - Simulation activities are delivered via the Internet, a company intranet, or CD-ROM, allowing a seamless blend with interactive role-plays, just-in-time feedback sessions, written assignments, and comprehensive developmental planning discussions.
Two recent examples showcase Cambria’s blended learning solution. One is an intensive two-day simulation for project managers, combining business and technical knowledge with leadership challenges in a six-month product development program simulation. The other is a one-day learning event for high-potential IT personnel in a large health care products company that teaches them leadership skills.
For organizations that want to create custom simulations, Cambria develops new content through a comprehensive process of systematic learning and creative inspiration. We provide administrators and coaches to support the programs or we can train and certify our clients to become assessors/coaches so that the programs can be administered and staffed with internal resources.
For more information and a demonstration, contact Jeffrey Peisach and explore how blended learning can be made more impactful and effective.
About Cambria Consulting, Inc.
Cambria Consulting, Inc. is a human resource management consulting firm specializing in developing people solutions that drive business performance. Through our Consulting, Coaching, Survey and Interactive divisions, Cambria helps our clients achieve their strategic objectives more effectively by designing, developing and implementing HR solutions in the areas of workforce and leadership development, performance management, competency development, 360 degree feedback, executive coaching, selection systems, organizational surveys, and integrated e-HR applications. For more information, visit www.cambriaconsulting.com or call (617) 523-7500.
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