Developing management skills through experiential learning: the effectiveness of outdoor training and mindfulness

Núñez, María Teresa del Val; Romero, Fernando Javier Crecente; Sánchez, Rafael Castaño; Aránega, Alba Yela

doi:10.1504/ejim.2018.10014751

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“…The benchmark for comparison with the present study is 'Development of management skills through experiential learning: the effectiveness of outdoor training and mindfulness' (Val et al, 2018). Its objective was twofold: (1) to measure, using outdoor training and mindfulness tools, the personal and interpersonal skills of a sample of workers and young professionals, who were all European, and (2) to investigate how people develop interpersonal and management skills to focus their behaviour on achieving their goals.…”

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“…Once the applied methodology has been detailed, more information can be obtained by reviewing the questionnaires in the previous study by Val et al (2018), and three hypotheses are proposed. The first hypothesis is that engaging in outdoor training and mindfulness leads to young Asian professionals gaining enhanced short-term perceptions of their emotional intelligence capabilities.…”

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“…The present study is based on previous research carried out by the University of Alcal a before the COVID-19 pandemic, which uses outdoor training and mindfulness, tools that enable the measurement and development of emotional competencies among bachelor's degree and master's degree students (Val et al, 2018). On this occasion, the aim is to compare the implementation of the same programme in another cultural model after the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically an Asian culture.…”

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“…Mindfulness is used to focus primarily on developing tolerance of stress, and also to train Management skills the management of emotions (Hede, 2010;Jim enez et al, 2010). Previous studies have identified it as an effective tool that provides a means of becoming aware of one's role, accepting the moment, and thus coping with complex situations (Val et al, 2018;Yela et al, 2019). Outdoor training involves developing the skills mentioned above, focussing on experimental learning.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The present study is based on previous research carried out by the University of Alcalá before the COVID-19 pandemic, which uses outdoor training and mindfulness, tools that enable the measurement and development of emotional competencies among bachelor's degree and master's degree students (Val et al. , 2018).…”

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PurposeSince the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have found their development obstructed and in some cases paralysed. Young professionals have had to learn to adapt to this new environment, and they have also lost opportunities to enter the labour market. The main objective of this study is to measure the effectiveness of tools based on experiential learning, such as outdoor training accompanied by mindfulness, in improving the emotional skills of young Asian professionals and, potentially, help them break down the barriers of their environment. It also compares the findings with the young Asian professionals with young European professionals.Design/methodology/approachThis study replicates the one used in the first study, in which the data were first compiled using a closed-ended questionnaire during an outdoor training and mindfulness. A sample of 46 Asian and 49 young European professionals completed a series of outdoor training sessions. The participants provided their self-assessments of their own emotional competencies. Pre- and post-sessions questionnaires were used to measure competencies of emotional intelligence among young professionals who have just finished their studies, as the current educational system was found to require young people to develop professional skills that they will need in employment in the near future.FindingsThe results show that outdoor training had a greater effect on the young Asian professionals than on their European counterparts, overall, and particularly in Teamwork competence. Finally, this tool was positively received in both segments.Research limitations/implicationsOne limitation of this study is that the Asian participants felt reserved when participating. Their cultural model includes a vision, education and politics that differ so much from European culture that it could have led to difficulties. They are not used to close contact with others or working as a team, and their character is more individualistic and independent (Hu, 2002). A second limitation is that (apart from the pre-activity questionnaire) the degree of cultural difference is not measured quantitatively but is based on a review of the literature and previous findings.Practical implicationsThe research provides an underlying finding that addresses how the emotional competencies in demand could be developed at a more globalised level after a post-pandemic environment.Originality/valueVery few studies have quantitatively confirmed its effectiveness, which is difficult, given the subjective nature of evaluation (Padilla-Melé ndez et al., 2014). Authors such as Barner (1989), Huszczo (1990), Lusher (1990), Bailey (1990), Fulmer (1992), Irvine and Wilson (1994) and Wagner and Campbell (1994) mention studies which implemented an outdoor training programme, but few studies attempt an objective evaluation. This study uses these tools in the Asian environment, after their application and confirmation of their measurability in Europe.

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