September 25, 2013 10:44 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
In high-stress situations, working memory also gets crowded with emotional thoughts. The good news is you can train people to handle their emotions better under stress, so they perform better in the clutch. Read on to learn how.
September 11, 2013 11:17 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Recall efforts (e.g., fill-in-the-blank quizzes) remain more effective than recognition (multiple choice or truefalse). Read on to learn more.
September 4, 2013 10:22 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Research shows a schedule of “retrieval events” delivered after the initial lesson helps with virtually all kinds of training. But how can trainers create retrieval events without making them seem endlessly repetitive? A recent study offers these suggestions.
August 28, 2013 10:05 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
The old saw that 90% of life is just showing up turns out to have some scientific validity. New research suggests people who show up for training sessions consistently are likely to perform better when tested on the material. Read on to learn what that means for trainers.
August 21, 2013 11:19 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Much has been said lately about memory training exercises and their impact on performance at work and home. But a recent study suggests that the benefits may be overstated. Read on to learn more.
August 14, 2013 10:24 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Recent analysis found that active processing techniques — that is, techniques that allow learners to apply what you’ve learned to the real world — are one of the most effective learning techniques. Read on to learn more.
August 7, 2013 10:39 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
The more counterintuitive learning is, the more likely trainees will be skeptical. This is especially true of experienced learners. Read on to learn more.
July 24, 2013 10:38 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A number of recent studies suggest mental rehearsal may shorten the time it takes to master an activity. Read on to learn more.
July 17, 2013 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
It’s a given that training is more likely to succeed if learners play an active role in setting their goals. But that’s true only to a point. As a trainer,…
July 10, 2013 10:20 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
When preparing feedback, there’s always the question of how much is enough – or too much. Research on the topic suggests the magic number may be three. Read on to learn more.
