Virtual Reality Brings New Vision To Workplace Training 😎
🌐 I penned the article "Virtual Reality Is The Future Of Onboarding," underscoring the potential of VR to completely transform the training landscape on September 16th 2020 and the BBC is only just catching up.
🚀 Imagine getting transported to Mars for a team-building exercise, all while sitting in your office.
👓 This isn't a scene from a sci-fi movie; it's the reality created by Jenson8, a UK firm specializing in VR-based training platforms.
🤖 The Apollo mission, their flagship program, plunges you into a simulated Martian environment where the team's objective is to collaborate and escape the Red Planet.
🛠 Now, let's talk mechanics. You get to experience the training from different perspectives—be it a leader, a standard robot, or an observer. This approach allows for incredible dynamics and honest conversations post-training.
👥 As Bryan Barnes, head of R&D at Jenson8, puts it, VR training strips away preconceived notions that people carry into the workplace, allowing them to show up authentically.
👩💻 The pandemic already showed us the power of remote work and Zoom meetings. VR technology is merely extending that realm into skill development and team-building.
📊 Interestingly, PricewaterhouseCoopers found that staff learning via VR do so four times faster and are 1.5 times more focused than those in a traditional classroom setting.
🎯 In my view, the potential for VR-based training platforms goes beyond just time efficiency or even cost savings. They have the potential to democratize access to high-quality training. It's especially important for roles requiring risk management, like in chemical plants or hospitals, offering a safer environment for practice.
🎮 But what really captivates me is the appeal it has to younger employees. Our generation has grown up in a digital age; our learning mechanisms are wired differently. Traditional training modules need a revamp, and VR offers a creative, interactive way to engage the workforce.
🤕 Despite the advantages, we shouldn't overlook the criticisms. VR goggles can cause discomfort or even health issues for some users. Hence, governance and responsible innovation should walk hand-in-hand.
🌈 As someone deeply invested in technological solutions and values-driven methodologies, I foresee VR training platforms becoming a cornerstone for not just improving skills but fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment. The tech allows for a new kind of accessibility, where physical presence is no longer a constraint, and the barriers of traditional corporate hierarchies can be flattened.
🌟 Don’t just prepare for the future; actively create it.
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Read the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66393315.amp
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