A NEW DIMENSION FOR LEARNING

“Knowledge is a potent and subtle distillation of experience, a rare liquor, and it belongs to the person who has the power to see, think, feel, taste, smell, and observe for himself, and who has hunger for it.” —Thomas Wolfe

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THE GIFT OF MANDATORY TRAINING

I hadn’t seen my friend Tom since the COVID-19 pandemic began. He looked well and was pleased to report that since his three teenagers had returned to school, their household was much calmer. When Tom said, “I almost sent the bickering teens for teamwork training,” we both laughed. Years ago, in various company-sponsored employee training sessions, we had both lived through Myers-Briggs assessments, we had scaled six-foot walls without ropes, and we’d even broken wooden boards with our bare hands. Still, we had to admit that these mandatory trainings had proved much more valuable than we’d imagined they would be while taking them. We could also envision the teens’ communication and collaboration skills improving as a result of a similar training mandate.

Despite the importance of continuous learning, work-related training is often the only source of continuing education we receive as adults. Fortunately, many companies offer programs and development initiatives on a range of topics—from job-specific skills to skills for building personal health and well-being. Savvy companies also recognize that offering programs for enhancing health yields benefits far beyond the savings in health care costs.

TRAINING GETS PERSONAL AND ESSENTIAL

Engaging in regular training and development activities is essential for personal and professional success. During times of significant change, we may be required to obtain new skills even faster. For example, as remote working became the norm during the pandemic, many of us pursued formal and informal training to improve our video conferencing skills.

Obtaining stronger health-building skills may be a less obvious choice for personal development, but these skills enable us to maintain energy and mental focus during challenging times as well. In contrast to video conference skills development, quality training for health building is more difficult to find. Fortunately, thanks to advances in information technology, access to this type of training will continue to grow. 

FROM CLASSROOMS TO COMMUNITIES

Whether company-sponsored or not, training methods have evolved in response to new information technologies. Instead of spending a day in a classroom, we may spend an hour reading online, listening to a podcast, or viewing a live demonstration.

Online learning communities are even more powerful. When like-minded people come together to build their skills in community, magic happens. A new dimension for learning appears. Deep connections, meaningful interactions, and inspiring atmospheres transform learning into a rich multi-dimensional experience where community members feel a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and support. When we’re part of such a community, we’re naturally drawn to connect, seek new skills, and grow. When we’re guided by passionate leaders and each other, mastering new skills becomes easy, and our confidence grows. 

This is the magical dimension of the High Health Network—a dimension where members feel understood and cared for and where their points of view are sought out and factored into all program elements.

The Network enables its members to turn passionate goals into tangible results. Visit today and find out more. No mandates are required. 

Joyce M. Young, MD, MPH
Managing Director, Advanced Wellness Systems

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Sincerely,
Your colleagues at Advanced Wellness Systems