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1) Do the workshops comprise only of outdoor activities or are there are classroom based activities as well?
Indicatively the break-up would be like 40 % outdoor and 60 %
classroom. However this is based on conduciveness of the venue
and the expected outcomes. At DOLS we have a repository of
over 2000 activities or simulations as we call them and the
simulations are diverse enough for us to administer both a
classroom as well as outdoor program using experiential
learning if there is a limitation to outdoor space.
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2) What is the cost of a 1 or a 2 day Program?
At DOLS we do not have any modular off the shelf modules. We
treat every client differently and work on understanding the
outcomes/objectives both from the Learning custodian of the
organization and also the concerned business vertical. This
helps us consult the client with the right TNA and arrive at
the competencies that need to be addressed through the
intervention. Because of this we can’t quote a figure upfront
since deliverables vary. We would typically customize a
programme flow based on pre workshop mining which includes
interviews with stakeholders & revert to you with a complete
Prototype of Program Design along with the commercials.
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3) How do we measure ROI from this intervention?
An Experiential Workshop triggers the spark of change in
participants. Having said that the workshop majorly are
targeted at the “will” to apply the “skill” back at the
workplace. Any experiential program requires a follow through
internally by the HR/Talent Management/Business SPOC to ensure
this is sustained. Our Sustainable Model is a perfect solution
to this whereby there are level-wise interventions at
prescribed intervals for the same audience that ensure the
“Will” aspect becomes a “Habit” and brings in consistency in
application of the requite skills set. Every workshop has
either a team way forward or an individual action plan
depending on the brief!
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4) Do you’ll manage end to end logistics including travel, hotel booking etc..
DOLS is predominantly a Experiential Learning company and our
core competence is delivering impactful interventions that
influence behavior and attitude. Having said that we are happy
to partner and share expertise based on recommended venues
based on their conduciveness to the Experiential Learning
format.
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5) What is an ideal batch size in an Experiential intervention?
Based on our experience of over 17 years and having worked
with diverse clients globally, we recommend an ideal batch
size of 18-20 participants to be able to come up with
individual observation on each of the participants. However we
do have the expertise, bandwidth and inventory to cater to a
large format workshop as well which could be as high as
250-300 participants. Needless to say in a large format
workshop individual observations cannot be made. In a batch
size of around 45-50 participants there are group/team based
observations that are shared with participants.
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6) What kind of activities do you conduct in your workshops?
We use multiple mediums based on the brief at the planning
stage and map activities co-created with the Content
Development team. Few of our simulations include Night
Navigation, CSR real time projects involving massive
execution, Dance Theatre, Musical Symphony, Expedition format-
eg: White Water Rafting expeditions, Himalayan Expedition,
case studies, real go to market projects, community projects
and Master Chef to name a few. Our in-house creative and
content development team is adapt in developing modern and
innovative mediums and simulations to deliver an impactful
intervention.
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7) What would be the no of faculty conducting workshops?
Depending on the bandwidth of delivery, this could vary from 3
to 5 faculty in a limited audience workshop targeting specific
competencies. Ex:- for a 18-25 batch sice we would have a Lead
& Co faculty , assisted by the safety officer, logistics
officer and adventure co ordinator.