On-the-job coaching by his supervisor Rationale: A Pragmatist likes to learn in 'hands-on' ways that have a direct link to real, practical problems - so on-the-job practice is ideal. A group workshop in 'interpersonal skills practice' would suit an Activist - a similar style, enjoying practical, active, participative learning, but without the need to see a work-related 'payoff'. Personal development journaling would suit a Reflector, since a journal offers opportunity for learning through reflection. And a computer-based training module on sales would suit a Theorist, with a preference for structured intellectual study. Pitfalls: The pairs of 'hands off' and 'hands on' styles are quite similar: don't confuse them. It may help to relate each style to a different stage of Kolb's learning cycle, to make them more distinct. The Pragmatist focuses on the job; the Reflector reflects on what happened; the Theorist seeks to understand it; and the Activist plans to try something new. |
