Short Sims: The Easiest Path to Experiential Learning

About this episode

Clark Aldrich discusses how Short Sims can transform dry content into engaging, decision-based experiences that enhance workplace behavior.

Clark Aldrich breaks down how Short Sims turn dry content into short, decision-based experiences that actually change behavior on the job. He shares practical ways L&D teams can start small, scale experiential learning, and use simulations to prove real performance impact instead of ticking compliance boxes.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

Guest: Clark Aldrich

Topics covered

• experiential learning
• simulations
• decision-based experiences
• behavior change
• learning and development

Keywords

• Short Sims
• experiential learning
• L&D teams
• simulations
• performance impact

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Organizations: L&D

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