Using experiential team development to strengthen teams and boost performance through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.

About this event

Using experiential team development to strengthen teams and boost performance through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.

This event showcases how experiential learning can build team and leadership capability through immersive, practical experiences that translate directly into improved team performance. Mike Bates of Vector People Consultants will lead an interactive session showcasing how MTa experiential learning kits drive measurable improvements in team performance, communication, and leadership. Through a series of dynamic, hands-on simulations, you’ll experience firsthand how immersive activities accelerate insight, collaboration, and behavioural change.

Designed specifically for HR, L&D and people professionals, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers while participating in practical exercises that spark reflection and support real-world skill transfer back into the workplace.


Timings

18:30 - 19:00 - Arrival, registration, tea, coffee and cake

19:00 - 21:00- Interactive session

21:00 - End and close


About the speaker

Mike Bates: Learning and Development, Organisational Design specialist and Business Psychologist.

Mike has extensive experience in people development, established over twenty years of working in dynamic and challenging environments internationally. He has proven leadership capability and experience, from a successful military career, he uses this expertise to develop leaders and teams within organisations to develop and grow whilst being commercially aware. His wealth of experience working across many industries and sectors enables me to understand and engage with people and organisations, at all levels to offer effective development solutions.

Specialties: Leadership and Management Development, Team Development and Executive Coaching


Please note:

  1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
  2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
  3. By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
  4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
  5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
  6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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