MDP learning methods

1. Self-Access Learning

In Self-Access Learning, participants search, analyze and process information by themselves. They don't receive books or hand-outs. Self-Access Learning teaches participants where to find what information when needed. This teaches participants to deal with constant new information throughout their lives. When finding the information themselves it gives them "ownership". When discussing the information, they practice communication- and negotiations skills. When analyzing the information, they learn to think. And when using the information, their decisions are based on facts, rather than on emotions.

2. Problem Based Learning

Problem Based Learning (PBL) stimulates behavior change by working on real case studies. PBL combines a curriculum and a process. The curriculum offers cases that demand the participants to find the information, develop problem solving skills, and learn how to work with others. The process replicates the real-life challenges that managers face in their daily life and career.

In PBL participants work on real-life cases. They make a plan of how to deal with the case and find out what additional information is needed. Supported by all information and facts, participants then make a decision on how to address the case. In PBL, nobody can afford not to contribute, because one depend on the other.

3. Real time management

In the 6th month, participants are send to CHR properties throughout country for a one-month Real Time Management module. RTM is the ultimate “learning by doing”. In RTM, participants receive an assignment from the RTM hotel. The assignment is to address an existing problem, challenge or apportunity in the organization. Participants, in the role of management consultant, analyze the case, identify possible solutions and finally propose a decision to management.

The participant gets hands-on management experience because he must gain the trust, support and assistance from local staff in an unfamiliar environment. he or she must apply managerial skills for this assignment and RTM is therefore one of the the most important parts of the program. It is the ultimate chance to test managerial attitudes and behaviors.

Note: During RTM management and coaches monitor the performance and provide a “safety net” to ensure that the participant cannot cause damage to the hotel.