Marjon Vervest is an independent trainer, coach, and talent management advisor. In her approach, Marjon always assesses what is needed, providing tailored solutions with a strong focus on the individual. She has noticed an increasing integration of TMA into her work due to its broad applicability. "Guiding individuals, teams, or organizations in talent management implementation, it all falls under the umbrella of TMA."
As a TMA Certification trainer, Marjon is practical and empathetic. In her training sessions, she fosters an accessible and open environment where participants can practice and apply concepts themselves as much as possible.
Currently running her second TMA Certification training in the new format, Marjon sees significant improvements. "This is mainly because participants do a lot of theory work at home, resulting in a different level of engagement when they start the training." Participants are much more engaged in applying what they have learned in practice during the training days, which they appreciate.
For Marjon, the significant value comes from the extensive practice opportunities during the training days. "The training thus forms a two-step process: the e-learning and the live training days with a focus on practical application." This allows participants to practically learn how to apply the TMA Method.
Marjon can directly compare the two formats: "Just last week, I conducted day 2 in the old format." She finds the new training format to be more effective. "As a trainer, you are much less focused on delivering content in the new style. In the old style, I sometimes faced many questions about the theory, which could slow down the group. In the new style, there is much more room for participants to go through the theory at their own pace during the e-learning phase."
However, blended learning is not only beneficial for "thinkers." "People with practical, creative learning styles can also benefit greatly because they have ample opportunity to practice during the training days." Perhaps the biggest advantage for Marjon lies in the fact that participants have more flexibility in how they consume the theory, as it is offered separately.
Of course, the new training format also has its drawbacks: it requires more preparation time from participants. Marjon emphasizes the importance of communication beforehand: "What is expected of you and how much time will it take?" While the preparation demands more time, its added value is significant, allowing newly certified TMA Professionals to hit the ground running after the training.