ROG wrote:I could spend time talking & talking & talking but what's the point of that - let's get out there and do it for real
ROG wrote:My associates get a very inteesting first meeting - A 1 hour+meeting with at least a 30 min drive which is quite intensive - I then leave it 4 weeks before the second to allow them to assimilate the info and to read the book again so they can relate one to the other.
Read book - drive - read book - a system that has worked for all my 90+ test pass associates over the last 10+ years
I could spend time talking & talking & talking but what's the point of that - let's get out there and do it for real
GS wrote:ROG so this happens the first time a new associate attends a group meeting does it?
x-Sonia-x wrote:I did guess that ROG meant the first meeting with your observer!!
ROG wrote:GS wrote:ROG so this happens the first time a new associate attends a group meeting does it?x-Sonia-x wrote:I did guess that ROG meant the first meeting with your observer!!
Yes I did - we do not have group meetings as such - we do have club nights with guest speakers on just about anything - sometimes they are driving related
We tried associate/observer/training meets but they proved generally inneffective - time with ones own observer is much more beneficial.
x-Sonia-x wrote:if anyone can enlighten me as to what to expect on my first meeting that would be great!
Thanx
TripleS wrote:When you have a new batch of Associates do you not have classroom sessions, whereby the new Associates receive an introduction to the IAM, and go through the basics of Roadcraft, and receive an explanation of what the Skills for Life business means in terms of practical driving?
ROG wrote:TripleS wrote:When you have a new batch of Associates do you not have classroom sessions, whereby the new Associates receive an introduction to the IAM, and go through the basics of Roadcraft, and receive an explanation of what the Skills for Life business means in terms of practical driving?
That is what we trialled for a few months about 4 years ago - did not work for our group.
As associates did not join at the same time it meant many had to wait until there were enough to warrant doing a class.
The basics etc are all gone through on the first meet with their designated observer who stays with them for the duration unless either party requests a change for whatever reason.
Our emphasis is strongly on the driving and the system. I'll bet most that pass do not know much about the IAM and it's aims etc - they will have the web address for that.
The groups remit seems to be - let's concentrate on roadcraft and the actual driving - everything else can go into the ether until up to standard and the test is passed.
I am happy with this and have been fo 10+ years.
ScoobyChris wrote:However, it needs to be pitched at the right level to keep the associates motivated and also be taught by someone with a good grasp of the material who is able to convincingly answer questions rather than saying "it is because it is". These people are in short supply and high demand
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