Virtual Learning Solutions: Engaging Online Drama-Based Training

At Steps, we specialise in behaviour change through creative, drama-based training. With over 30 years of experience, we design tailored programmes that reflect your organisation’s unique culture and challenges. If you are seeking meaningful ways to engage your teams remotely, our virtual learning solutions deliver lasting impact through emotionally resonant, psychologically safe experiences.

Whether you are navigating hybrid working, inclusion or leadership development, our interactive approach ensures your people are equipped not just to learn but to change. Speak to us today to begin shaping your organisation’s next step forward.

Our Approach to Drama-Based Virtual Learning

At Steps, we harness the power of drama to bring real-world workplace challenges to life, whether in a physical room or an online space. Our drama-based virtual learning is designed to mirror everyday interactions, making it easier for participants to see, own and shift the behaviours that impact organisational performance. Central to this is our steps to change methodology, a four-stage process that helps people move from awareness to action.

In virtual environments, this approach is supported by a blend of live and interactive scenarios, as well as digital content, all delivered through intuitive and accessible platforms that facilitate active participation and sustained learning.

The Role of Emotionally Engaging Content

Emotion is key to long-term behavioural change. Our virtual experiences are crafted to resonate with the realities your people face, using live or recorded drama to spark honest reflection.

Whether addressing leadership behaviours, unconscious bias or ethical dilemmas, our work is intentionally designed to be emotionally intelligent, inviting participants to connect with characters, situations and outcomes that feel authentic. This emotional engagement makes the learning not only memorable but also personally relevant, which is essential for effective corporate virtual learning that drives action beyond the session itself.

Tailoring the Experience for Each Organisation

We design each programme in close consultation with our clients, ensuring that it reflects your organisation’s culture, challenges and objectives. Our team takes the time to understand your people and the behaviours you want to shift, then develops a solution aligned to those needs.

Whether it is a single workshop or a fully integrated virtual learning programme delivered globally, we adapt the format, tone and delivery style accordingly. Options include modular journeys, interactive virtual workshops or digital content integrated into existing platforms; all carefully structured to drive engagement and support measurable behavioural change.

Designing for a Virtual Learning Environment

Translating the depth and immediacy of live interaction into a virtual learning environment requires careful design and planning. At Steps, we draw on our experience in drama-based learning to develop immersive, human-centred solutions that are as impactful online as they are in person.

Using interactive scenarios, facilitated discussion and reflective techniques, our virtual formats recreate the emotional connection and behavioural insight central to lasting change. Our virtual workshops are built not only to deliver content, but also to create a shared experience, prompting teams to explore, challenge and adopt new ways of thinking and working.

Whether delivered as standalone modules or integrated into broader programmes, each session is designed with intention, clarity, and creativity.

Tools, Platforms and Accessibility

We deliver our remote training solutions using a range of secure, professional-grade platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex and bespoke learning management systems. The format of each session is shaped by the desired outcomes, ranging from short, high-impact experiences to multi-part journeys with digital touchpoints.

Accessibility is a core consideration from the outset. We design with international audiences in mind, making adaptations for time zones, language requirements, captioning, screen reader compatibility, and ease of use. These technical decisions are all made to ensure your people can fully engage with the virtual learning experience, wherever they are in the world.

Creating Safe and Inclusive Virtual Spaces

Psychological safety is essential in any behaviour-change work, especially when delivered remotely. Our facilitators are trained to create space for openness, challenge and honest reflection. Within our online team training, we utilise structured processes and facilitation techniques to establish trust, respect diverse perspectives, and ensure that every voice is heard.

We pay particular attention to the inclusivity of our content, working closely with clients to avoid bias and ensure cultural relevance. By creating safe and inclusive virtual learning for teams, we make it possible for participants to take risks, explore behaviour and engage fully in the learning process.

Key Topics Addressed in Our Virtual Programmes

Our virtual learning programmes reflect the evolving priorities of modern organisations. With shifting workforce dynamics and the increased demands of hybrid operations, clients come to us to explore topics that go far beyond compliance or basic skills. We work in partnership to address the behaviours, mindsets and cultural conditions that enable lasting impact.

Whether the focus is inclusion, leadership, ethics or wellbeing, we build meaningful dialogue around complex issues, encouraging participants to move from awareness to action in a safe, virtual environment. These sessions are not theoretical: they are grounded in the everyday realities of work and are designed to shift thinking and behaviour at all levels.

From Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership

Our diversity and inclusion work are wide-ranging, addressing different stages of understanding and readiness. For some organisations, it begins with recognising unconscious bias and understanding how it influences decision-making, team dynamics, and customer interactions. Others engage us to support a deeper shift towards inclusive leadership, focusing on allyship, cultural intelligence and equity in action.

All these topics can be explored through drama, discussion and coaching within our corporate virtual learning experiences. We help leaders and teams to see themselves more clearly and to identify what they can do differently to create a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Supporting Mental Health and Remote Working Behaviours

As remote and hybrid working become embedded across industries, the connection between wellbeing and performance has never been clearer. Our programmes offer practical, emotionally intelligent ways of approaching mental health conversations, managing personal resilience and supporting others from a distance.

Delivered through virtual learning for teams, these sessions build confidence in navigating sensitive topics and promote healthy, sustainable work practices. We also explore behavioural challenges specific to remote environments, such as disengagement, blurred boundaries or micromanagement, and equip participants with strategies that foster trust, autonomy and support. This work helps create stronger, more connected teams, regardless of their location.

Outcomes You Can Expect

Working with us means more than attending a training session; it means entering a collaborative change process grounded in realism and reflection. Our virtual learning programmes are designed to produce measurable behavioural impact, foster cultural alignment and improve the way people engage, communicate and lead in the workplace.

The benefits can be both tangible and deeply personal. Teams often report greater openness, enhanced self-awareness and stronger alignment to organisational values. Leaders develop their ability to handle complexity, manage differences and create inclusive environments. Meanwhile, at a cultural level, clients observe improvements in trust, accountability and psychological safety.

We do not impose a one-size-fits-all metric of success. Instead, we work closely with each organisation to define what meaningful impact looks like in context. Whether success is evidenced in performance conversations, feedback loops, engagement data or behavioural shifts over time, our role is to help you recognise and sustain the outcomes that matter most.

Why Choose Steps for Virtual Learning?

With over 30 years of experience in behaviour change, we bring depth, creativity and insight to every virtual learning journey we deliver. Our strength lies not only in engaging online delivery, but also in enabling meaningful and lasting cultural transformation. Whether the focus is on inclusion, leadership, or navigating the complexities of hybrid working, our drama-based methodology fosters emotional connection, reflection, and clear action.

We have successfully rolled out programmes across more than 70 countries, adapting content to reflect a wide range of working cultures, time zones and languages. This global reach informs our ability to handle complexity with care, always staying relevant to the people involved and the behaviours that need to shift.

For organisations ready to invest in effective, drama-based virtual learning, we are here to support that change.

Ready to Transform Your Teams? Let’s Talk

If you are exploring how virtual learning may unlock new behaviours, shift mindsets or bring teams together across locations, we would welcome a conversation. Whether you have a clear goal in mind or are still exploring options, we will work with you to shape the right approach – flexible, collaborative, and built around your organisation.

You can reach us on +44 (0) 20 7403 9000, email us at mail@stepsdrama.com, or use our contact form to get started. We are here to listen, advise and co-create a solution that delivers real impact.

FAQs

What is drama-based virtual learning?

Drama-based virtual learning uses scripted or improvised scenarios to reflect real workplace challenges. Delivered live online, it creates space for observation, discussion and behavioural insight. This method helps teams connect emotionally to key themes and explore alternative approaches to communication, decision-making, and leadership in a safe, engaging virtual environment.

Can drama-based learning really work online?

Yes. While live settings offer immediacy, we’ve shown that the same emotional impact and behavioural relevance can be achieved online. Our approach blends live interaction with thoughtful design and expert facilitation, ensuring that our virtual learning programmes remain dynamic, participatory, and genuinely effective in building workplace capability.

What kinds of topics do your virtual programmes explore?

Our virtual learning for teams covers a wide range of workplace priorities—such as inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, mental health, hybrid working behaviours, ethical decision-making and more. Each topic is explored through engaging, tailored content that encourages reflection and leads to practical behavioural change across all levels of an organisation.

Are the virtual sessions interactive?

Absolutely. Interactivity is central to all our virtual workshops. Participants observe, engage, discuss, and even direct what happens next. This allows for deep reflection and greater retention. We design each session to keep teams involved, using a mix of drama, discussion, breakout groups and facilitator-led insights.

How do you tailor virtual learning for each organisation?

We begin by understanding your culture, goals, and challenges. Our team then develops bespoke virtual learning content shaped around your unique environment. Programmes are modular and scalable, with the flexibility to align with internal language, tone, and values, ensuring high relevance and impact from the outset.

How long is a typical virtual learning programme?

The length varies depending on your needs. Some online team training sessions are short and focused, while others form part of a multi-stage programme. We’ll collaborate with you to build the right structure, whether it’s a one-off workshop or a longer-term learning journey with measurable behavioural outcomes.

Do you deliver virtual learning internationally?

Yes. We’ve delivered remote training solutions in over 70 countries. Our global experience enables us to tailor content, delivery times, and facilitation styles to suit diverse audiences. We also address cultural context and accessibility, maintaining the same level of quality and engagement wherever your teams are based.

Can your virtual programmes support ongoing organisational change?

They can. Many organisations choose our virtual development programmes as part of broader transformation initiatives. Our focus on behavioural insight and emotional connection helps support long-term change, and we often work in partnership to deliver consistent learning across multiple touchpoints in the organisational change journey.

What kind of technology is required for a virtual session?

Our sessions are designed to work seamlessly on common platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. We provide technical guidance and adapt to your systems. Where possible, we also accommodate low bandwidth needs to ensure full accessibility for all participants in your virtual learning environment.

Is there pre-work or follow-up involved?

Often, yes. Pre-session materials, like videos or reflection tasks, help participants arrive prepared. Post-session, we may provide additional resources or coaching to reinforce learning. This structured approach strengthens engagement and extends the impact of your corporate virtual learning experience over time.