Written by: Vickie Sullivan | December 17, 2024
How VR Is Transforming Soft Skills Training in the Workplace
If you provide leadership training at a large organization, your soft skills training methods are about to be disrupted. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, virtual reality (VR) is coming to a corporate training program near you.
“More employees are strapping on virtual reality headsets as the immersive technology becomes an increasingly common method for workforce training on a range of topics, from hardware maintenance to leadership and empathy,” the article says.
This shift marks a turning point for soft skills training programs. VR has been around for a long time, but companies are now embracing it for training because of two key factors: lower costs and a safer environment for learners to make mistakes. Learners can practice leadership, empathy, and other soft skills in virtual scenarios without the fear of judgment from their peers.
2 Steps to Stay Ahead of Changes in Soft Skills Training
So, how can executive trainers ensure they stay ahead in this evolving landscape of skills training? Here are two critical steps:
1. Ask your clients the right questions. Many clients may not ask you about VR for soft skills training because they assume it’s outside your expertise. Share insights from articles like the Wall Street Journal piece and ask whether they’ve considered VR as a way to enhance their training programs. These conversations can position you as an innovator in skills development.
2. Look for strategic partners. If your clients lack the internal resources to implement VR-based soft skills training, are they open to working with external partners? If they’ve already started exploring VR, assess whether their technology providers also offer expertise in soft skills content creation. This knowledge will help you determine if they are interested in your package deal or the VR provider and their subject matter experts.
Don’t let this VR shift take you by surprise. While technology may reshape traditional soft skills training, it also presents an opportunity for trainers to showcase their value in this new era of immersive learning.
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