New trends in sensitivity training

Abstract

The Indian and western forms of sensitivity training differ the content, process and the underlying perspectives. The two perspectives of sensitivity training are compared along with the differences in application in organizations. The HPA can be applied in organizations through unstructured sensitivity training labs, semi-structured labs and structured workshops. Unstructured labs are those that are called as Personal Growth Lab, Explorations in Roles and Identity, Interpersonal labs and so on. Semi-structured labs include Interface labs, Leadership labs, Self-renewal labs and Visioning & Co-creating labs. Structured workshops address managerial and leadership roles, team building & building a cross-functional team, integrating EQ across multiple roles and systems, managing cross cultural diversity, interpersonal and group dynamics, and dynamic equilibrium between personal and professional lives.