How SAGE & THYME training compares with other types of communication skills training
| Type of training | How it works | How SAGE & THYME training works |
|---|---|---|
| E-learning | Teaches listening skills in theory but no rehearsals or direct learner interaction | Accommodates different learning styles: theoretical, reflective, and experiential |
| Training developed in-house | Often lacks evidence | Years of evaluation and research into the impact of the workshop |
| Coaching | Normally 1:1 session | Teaches 30 staff members in just three hours |
| Enhanced communication skills training | Run for small groups of staff over one or two days | Teaches 30 staff members in just three hours |
| Advanced communication skills training* | Run for small groups and senior staff over two days | Teaches 30 staff members in just three hours and suitable for staff of all grades and all disciplines |
* Advanced communication skills training (over 2 days for groups of about 10 staff and teaching complex communication) has the strongest evidence to suggest effectiveness on change in behaviour.