DAY 1

The psychology of motivation 

• the importance of values, beliefs and identity
• the different psychological levels of motivation

Group dynamics

• a range of group experiences
• Schutz’s theory (including feedback on FIRO-B questionnaire), Bion’s theory
• how can the power of group dynamics be used
  positively in training?
• how can the trainer guard against the negative effects of group dynamics?

Models of personality 

• what is personality?
• state versus trait theories
• emotional intelligence
• the psychoanalytical approach to personality
• personality and learning
• feedback on MBTI questionnaire; training for different learning styles
• how can an understanding of personality help the trainer?

DAY 2

The influences of different schools of psychology

• the relationship between training and therapeutic approaches
• behavioural theory and therapy
• systems theory and therapy, the ethical implications
  

Introduction to neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)

• some experiments with NLP (fundamental principles, origins including Gestalt theory)
• how NLP is currently used in training
• how might each delegate use it?

Personal development planning.