How to move from “great idea” to “done”
You know the drill:
You leave a great seminar. Head buzzing with ideas. Motivated. Energized. Maybe you even crafted a concrete plan – ready to improve your project.
Two weeks later? You’re back in the daily grind. No time. Too many deadlines. The PowerPoint from the training sits on your drive. And your good intentions? Still waiting.
You’re not alone.
The transfer gap is the Achilles’ heel of almost every training. And yet – this is where the real value lies: When knowledge becomes practical. When ideas shape actual projects. And when something truly changes.
But how do you get there?
The moment after the training: where transformation begins
Most participants enter a foggy zone right after a seminar. They’re inspired – and unsure. Where do I begin? What if there’s resistance?
At the same time, the project clock is ticking. Time pressure. Conflicting goals. Stakeholder expectations.
This is where it’s decided: Will this seminar make a difference – or just become another PDF on the server?
Three ways to make training stick
- Skip the PDFs. Create a quick win.
Choose 1–2 things to implement with your team this same week. Keep it simple. Visible. No drama. Invite your team – don’t lecture them. - Make it visible. Make it real.
Anchor your learning in the project – a new planning template, a changed meeting format, a tiny workflow fix. If others use it, it’s real. - Don’t do it alone.
Get a sparring partner – internal or external. Someone to reflect with, keep momentum, offer a nudge. (Yes, that could be a coach.)
For organizations: What if transfer wasn’t an afterthought?
That’s where our new offer comes in: ©ProjectBridge.
©ProjectBridge isn’t another seminar. It’s the bridge between learning and doing.
Companies can choose to book it alongside any training. From day one, we build the transfer process in.
We support participants for 4–6 weeks after the seminar:
- with follow-up impulses to stay on track
- 2–3 micro sessions for real project integration
- ideas and tools to help leaders embed the learning in their teams
Optionally, ©ProjectBridge can be paired with an internal coaching role – we provide the content, structure, and the right questions to ask.
Bottom line
Good seminars provide insights. Great ones change the work.
If you’re aiming for more than just a good session, think beyond the training room.
Because change doesn’t happen in the flipchart. It happens in the project.
📩 Interested in bringing ©ProjectBridge into your organization?
Just ask: bea@new-excellence.com
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