Oh no, another corporate training day!
- The Goal: We want our staff to be developed and trained.
- The Fear: But we don’t want them to be too developed, they might leave to better themselves elsewhere.
- The Goal: We want our staff to think for themselves and make decisions.
- The Fear: But we don’t want them to interfere with or question management decisions.
- The Goal: We want our staff to communicate better.
- The Reality: We just want them to listen to what they are told.
Inside the HR Meeting…
“It’s that time of year, we need to send them on staff development. What shall we get the fools to do this year?”
“Equal ops?”
“Done that.”
“Team building? We can send them into the car park to build stuff out of junk!”
“They started fighting with the sticks that time.”
“An away day on the monkey ropes?”
“We can’t get insurance for that, not after last time.”
“What about that idiot who does motivational speaking?”
“Perfect. Get me the idiot’s number!”
Training Comparison: Traditional vs. MoM
Traditional “Away Days”
Focuses on “bonding” through artificial games or “junk” construction.
Often met with employee cynicism or viewed as a “day off.”
Encourages “on-board” passivity (The Management Bus metaphor).
Temporary motivational spikes that fade by Monday morning.
Metaphors of Movement
Focuses on decoding how staff physically and linguistically organise work.
Captures immediate interest by revealing hidden personal and professional biases.
Encourages active agency by identifying where communication is “stuck.”
Structural changes in how language is heard and decisions are made.
A Unique Corporate Event
Metaphors of Movement (MoM) captures interest, stimulates discussion, and creates genuine engagement. It opens communication channels that are typically closed by personality clashes or perceptual bias.
Participants often report that MoM allows them to truly listen for the first time.
Caution: He’s known to wear red trousers.
Consultancy & Bespoke Training
Contact Andrew T. Austin for details on unique staff development that actually sticks.
Ready to Change the Narrative?
Whether you are looking for a forensic business examination, a bespoke corporate training day, or individual high-performance coaching, the Metaphors of Movement framework provides the clarity that traditional methods miss.
✓ 25+ Years Experience
✓ International Training Hubs
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Andrew T. Austin | Somerset, UK | Available for International Bookings & Online Consultancy
