Christopher Sheehan

Adult Learning and Training Expert

Sector: Cross sectors/ Adult Learning

"Every behaviour has a story. By understanding, we empower; by supporting, we transform.”

Topics of Expertise

A crisis moment is a critical point in time when a situation escalates to the level of significant instability or danger, requiring immediate attention and appropriate intervention. This can be driven by challenging behaviours. In this session, Chris focuses on how training equips professionals to de-escalate crises, respond effectively and ensure the safety and dignity of everyone involved.

Work-based training holds immense power because it bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing professionals to apply new management skills directly within their roles. It fosters continuous growth, enhances job performance, and promotes a culture of learning and adaptability. In this session, Chris will show you that, by addressing real-world challenges and providing practical solutions, work-based training not only improves individual competency but also strengthens organisational effectiveness, empowering teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

A corrupt culture refers to an organisational or societal environment where unethical behaviour, dishonesty and misconduct are normalised or even encouraged. In this workshop, Chris will present how in such a culture, practices like bribery, favouritism, exploitation, lack of accountability and disregard for rules or integrity are prevalent. Participants will understand how this can erode trust, harm morale and negatively impact both individuals and the organisation as a whole.

Biography

With over 35 years of expertise in education, child protection and behaviour management, Chris has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of those he serves.

He spent 20 years as the International Director of Training at CPI, where he played a pivotal role in shaping global training strategies that have positively impacted organisations worldwide. His work has focused on creating safe, supportive environments where individuals, adults as children and young people, can thrive.

Recently, Chris transitioned to the role of Regional Director for Australia & New Zealand at CPI, where he continues to champion evidence-based practices in behaviour management. His commitment to empowering both individuals and organisations remains at the core of his approach, as he works to foster environments that promote safety, dignity and respect.

"Chris’s keynote on managing crisis moments was insightful and thought-provoking, helping us better understand the role of training in ensuring positive outcomes."

From Attendee, Crisis Management Workshop

Articles and Publications

Powerful Adult Teaching Methods

Andragogy is the name used to describe the science and practice of adult learning. This is slightly different to pedagogy, which is the understanding of the science and practice of children learning.

Delivering Clinical Holding Training

I think an obvious place to start would be to be clear on what I mean by Clinical Holding, so I wanted to include the definition that CPI uses in our programme of the same name.

4 Ways CPI's 3rd Edition Training Supports Adult Learners

CPI’s 3rd Edition training incorporates current adult learning theory to make training easy to understand and easier to apply for learners.