January 9, 2013 4:08 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Small and medium businesses don’t have the resources to develop their own training. So how can they find ways to make training work? Read on to find out.
January 2, 2013 3:42 pmPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
Giving learners tests on the material as they learn increases long-term retention of the material. But the goal of training isn’t simply to have people remember what they’ve learned. It’s to have people transfer what they’ve learned to the real world. Keep reading to learn how trainers can make that happen.
December 19, 2012 4:10 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Often the most critical factor in successful workplace training is whether someone has the drive, persistence and resilience to persevere under tough conditions. Read on to learn how you can help train workers to succeed under stressful conditions.
December 12, 2012 10:46 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Want to improve training-transfer results? If so, consider frequent evaluations of how trainees are using training in the field. A survey of trainers shows that frequent evaluation of post-training behavioral…
November 14, 2012 10:56 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
You’ve no doubt run a problem by someone, only to discover in the course of the explaining the problem that you’ve figured out the answer. That same process of explanation turns out to have a lot of value in coaching. Read on to learn more.
November 7, 2012 11:36 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
Everyone knows how hard it is to get training to stick once learners return to the real world. But if you can align the conditions of training and real-world application more closely, learners will retain more of what they’ve been taught. Read on to learn more.
October 31, 2012 10:02 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Studies show learning is more effective if you can get learners to explain how they perceive a problem or concept. This process, known as “interactive engagement”, helps learners and teachers better understand the concept being taught. Read on to learn more.
October 24, 2012 11:07 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A new study indicates that online learning may be better for adult learners than in-person instruction. Read on to learn the details of this study, and how you can use this research to help train people more effectively.
October 17, 2012 11:16 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Instead of an “open book” test, consider an “open cell phone” test. The idea is to prepare trainees to collaborate in finding correct answers if they need info quickly. Read on to learn more.
October 3, 2012 10:39 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Higher-level learning involves emotion, which requires other areas of the brain also to rewire themselves – areas that aren’t as “plastic” as the neocortex. The result? Training that involves emotional changes requires a long-term commitment, both from the organization and the trainee. Read on to learn more.
