Stories of Failure
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Training (small group)
Length: 40 minutes
Objectives: Participants will identify their role and attitude towards failure and discuss strategies for creating an environment where failure feels okay.
Agenda:
- Introduction – 6 minutes
- See the Skill in Action – 10 minutes
- Learning from Failure Video-Based Learning Module
- Participant Stories & Discussion – 10 minutes
- Strategies for Creating an Environment – 12 minutes
- Conclusion – 2 minutes
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