313 Interactive Virtual Simulations to Improve Interpersonal Skills
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 25
Emerging Tech
Barbados AB
As the workplace becomes more virtual and distributed, soft skills training is more important than ever. Also, as artificial intelligence automates basic technical skills and work processes, many occupations increasingly require strong interpersonal skills for new roles and responsibilities. However, when it comes to soft skills, traditional online learning programs may do a good job teaching what to do, but they don’t always give opportunities for learners to apply how to do it, especially in “true to life” situations.
In this session, you’ll find out how virtual simulation can provide a safe practice space to learn from mistakes and improve day-to-day performance quickly. Though it once was used only in aviation and military sectors, virtual simulation is becoming a prominent and scalable tool in a multitude of sectors for different learning needs. You’ll look at why and how virtual simulation is currently being integrated into learning programs, and what strategies you’ll need to use this tool to improve and assess complex interpersonal skills.
In this session, you will learn:
- Where artificial intelligence stands today, and what it means for soft skills training
- Why virtual simulation is a necessary adult learning tool
- How virtual simulation for soft skills can be delivered at the scale and speed of business today
- Strategies to incorporate virtual simulations into current programs
- Strategies to measure results of a training program using simulation assessments
Audience:
Novice to intermediate designers, managers, directors, and senior leaders (VP, CLO, executive, etc.).
Technology discussed in this session:
Virtual reality, scenario-based learning design, and artificial intelligence.Anna Strasshofer
Business Development Associate
Mursion
Anna Strasshofer is a business development associate at Mursion. She is a recent MBA graduate from the Rollins College Crummer Business School and leads projects on the market research and efficacy of simulation-based learning for multinational organizations. With a background in hospitality and restaurant management, Anna joined Mursion in 2017 because she believes that large organizations need better digital tools that give young professionals opportunities to learn from mistakes safely and become better leaders.
Brentt Brown
Director of Business Strategy
Mursion
Brentt Brown is a director of business strategy at Mursion. He is responsible for helping the company expand its groundbreaking training platform to new verticals, secure partnerships to fund R&D efforts, and raise awareness about the power of virtual simulation for occupations that require complex interpersonal skills. Brentt has a master’s in public policy from the University of California–Berkeley, and has published numerous articles and research reports.