What are the benefits of using Professional Actors in Training?

Over the years, companies have been increasingly recognising the value of employing professional actors in skills training due to their ability to create impactful and memorable learning experiences that can stay with individuals long after the training is complete, leading to deeper learning and better retention. Other benefits include;

1. Improvisation & Adaptability: Actors are skilled in improvisation, allowing them to adapt to participants' responses in real-time and steer the role-play towards relevant learning objectives.

2. A Safe Space for Experimentation: Working with actors provides a low-risk environment where participants can practice new skills, experiment with different approaches, and receive constructive feedback without fear of negative consequences.

3. Addressing Sensitive Topics: Professional actors can handle delicate or emotionally charged situations with sensitivity and tact, making it easier for participants to engage with and learn from these challenging scenarios.

4. Unbiased Feedback: Actors can offer fresh and objective perspectives on participants communication and behaviour, providing valuable insights that might be difficult or embarrassing for colleagues or internal trainers. This is particularly helpful when working on speech presentations.

How does Roleplay work?

Roleplay is used through many different scenarios usually involving challenging conversations in the workplace. By using actors in these stimulated situations, it gives participants a chance to effectively rehearse what they might say and how they will say it, in a safe environment. After the conversation, the actor will also give detailed feedback, including how it made them feel, what the participant did that worked or didn’t work and why. The participant can then have a chance to replay the conversation, taking on board the feedback they have received. This results in them, gaining confidence when they are rewarded with a better outcome, thereby arming themselves with the tools they will need to take into the workplace when having these conversations with their own people.

Why choose a Scottish based training company

1.Local expertise understanding: As a company based in Scotland, we ensure that our training content is relevant and tailored to your needs, as well as being fully compliant and effective within the Scottish context. We will have a deeper understanding of the local market, culture, and specific challenges or opportunities that may exist in Scotland

2. Flexibility & convenience: This can simplify logistics and allow for more flexibility in scheduling and delivery and help with your budget.

3. Support for Scottish talent & skills: By choosing a local provider, you are directly supporting the development of skills in Scotland and nurturing the local talent pool, contributing to the overall strength of Scotland's workforce.