Afta Thought training

Afta Thought training delivers drama-based learning solutions that transform workplace culture, improve professional skills, and support personal reflection through immersive, actor-led training experiences.

Afta Thought training partners with organisations across sectors – particularly in housing, healthcare, and social care services – to provide high-impact, drama-based learning, creating real-world scenarios that help participants reflect on their professional practice, develop essential skills, and foster lasting cultural change.

With a focus on authenticity, empathy, and engagement, Afta Thought helps organisations make a meaningful impact on their teams and the communities they serve.

Training

• Live training: Half or full-day sessions using up to five actors to deliver impactful, scenario-based training, tailored to your needs.
• Film-based training: Scalable, reusable training content for large teams or sensitive topics.
• Consultancy services: Initial consultancy sessions to align training objectives, ensure buy-in, and develop tailored training plans.

Training is also delivered in key areas for housing associations including the following:

• Data accuracy and compliance
• Customer service and communication
• Leadership and management
• Conflict resolution
• Domestic abuse awareness and response
• Safeguarding and vulnerability awareness
• Mental health awareness
• Tenant engagement

Training outcomes

Afta Thought training solutions are specifically designed to meet the needs of social housing providers by:

• Enhancing staff skills in communication, leadership, and conflict resolution to improve service delivery and collaboration.
• Creating space for reflection on managing complex social issues and ensuring that staff are equipped to handle diverse community needs effectively.
• Supporting cultural change within teams, fostering inclusivity and empathy, crucial when working with vulnerable or underserved populations.
• Addressing the importance of data accuracy, a critical focus for housing organisations, through training on proper data management, accurate reporting, and effective decision-making based on real-time data. This ensures housing teams can maintain compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver better outcomes for residents.

Discounts for NHF members

Afta Thought offers:

• Free initial consultancy session to help assess training needs and align objectives.
• 10% discount for the first live training sessions for NHF members.

Testimonial 

“Fantastic training! Loved the drama aspect. The scenarios were well chosen and engaging, and the actors were superb. The facilitator was excellent too, very knowledgeable and clear. I loved the practical aspect of the training: that issues were played out in front of us and that we could debate them together. Excellent session.” Cobalt Housing