Self Development Labs - DBL: We know the 'formula' for great graduate training! It's in our 'DNA'! Last week the DBL Team spent two days at a leading mass media and information firm both at their New York and London offices, training graduates on themes of teamwork, influencing and prioritisation via 'Self Development Labs.' These three themes were tested via their participation in the graduate business challenge that has also been launched today with the aid of Development Beyond Learning. The business challenge, which involves the graduates coming up with and facilitating innovative ideas to promote the brand of the firm, will take place over the next two days and will aid future strategy. Challenges like this one allow for the graduates to put in to practice their personal development training not only from today but also from the past few months, and gives them the opportunity to transfer these skills when working on a team orientated task.

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