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A great journal paper on the benefits of simulation-based learning for medical education. It offers some unique insights into the benefits that other industries can gain from adopting simulations as part of their staff training. An informative paper and worth the time to read.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2966567/

Simulation-based learning: Just like the real thing Simulation is a technique for practice and learning that can be applied to many different disciplines and trainees. It is a technique (not a technology) to replace and amplify real experiences with guided ones, often “immersive” in nature, that evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real worl…

The Australian economy relies on the innovation of its workforce, as new thinking will foster growth and contribute to Australia's competitiveness internationally. Workers at all levels can contribute to the development of innovation by finding new, different, or better ways of working.

Wondering how to develop innovation skills for your business? Follow the link below to read the guide.

Note: this guide was partially funded by the Australian Government.

https://www.ibsa.org.au/sites/default/files/media/Developing%20Innovation%20Skills.pdf

https://www.ibsa.org.au/sites/default/files/media/Developing%20Innovation%20Skills.pdf

It is good to see Australian businesses taking the training of their staff seriously as demonstrated by the Annual expenditure of Australian businesses on training per employee, which was released in a national workplace skills survey:

44% spent $500+,
22% spent between $500-$999,
22% spent $1000+,
9% Spent $0

Despite the difficulties faced by Australian businesses in the current market, it is promising to see that Australian businesses recognise the value in continuing to provide training to their staff, with the overall expenditure on staff training likely to increase in the coming years.

For the full report see: http://www.acci.asn.au/Files/Employer-s-Commitment-To-Training-Key-Finding-From

http://www.acci.asn.au/Files/Employer-s-Commitment-To-Training-Key-Finding-From

It seems the more serious the consequences of making a poor decision, the more likely it is that a particular industry will adopt the concept of simulated training.

At present pilots, doctors, emergency services personnel and defence personnel are but a few that seek to hone their skills, knowledge and competency prior to being able to practice their skills in the real world.

ACTDA believes that simulated training, which utilises experiential learning techniques, can create significant benefits to everyday businesses that rely on their staff to achieve sales targets and create a favorable impression with customers (even in difficult situations).

Here is a good paper that describes the benefits of experiential learning:http://www.wmich.edu/casp/servicelearning/files/What%20is%20Experiential%20Learning.pdf

How do you think your business can benefit from simulated training?

http://www.wmich.edu/casp/servicelearning/files/What%20is%20Experiential%20Learning.pdf

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