Session 16: Developing commercial enterprise projects to enhance knowledge and skills to external stakeholders

Abstract

Session overview:

Schools within the faculty have delivered bespoke education to a number of organisations external to  the university. These were commercial enterprise activities, the aim being to enhance income generation for the university, as well as equipping the workforce with essential skills and knowledge.  NHS, charity, and regional council staff have benefited from this tailored  education, and this partnership working  is essential for enhancing planning and provision of care for people in our community.

Education was delivered in a series of study days at LJMU. They included a focus on evidenced based theory and case study learning as well as role play and scenario-based activities, delivered by healthcare experts within the faculty.  This dynamic and interactive learning model significantly enhances delegate  engagement by providing concrete examples of abstract concepts,  facilitating the development of analytical, procedural and decision-making skills through real life applications. The delegates where thus moved from a passive listening learning environment to active participation. Delegates where required to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information to solve problems. The role play drew upon empathetic and perspective taking skills, whilst also collaborating and communicating as a group to articulate ideas and listen to others.  These pedagogic teaching approaches also aimed to enhance the delegate motivation and interest in the subject matter.

The delivery teams captured pre and post  training day knowledge and confidence levels, and a further survey will be distributed to measure the impact the training has had on their roles, contributing to University REF.

Key learning points from this session:

This session will demonstrate the use of educational commercial enterprise activities, to enhance skills and knowledge to external organisations.

How this fits with the LJMU Mission and strategy and supporting plans will be examined.

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