Categories for Rapid Learning Insights
February 14, 2018 8:27 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
It’s easy to see why your organization would conduct workplace learning for low and average performers. These employees have discernable room to grow and develop. But what about high performers?…
January 16, 2018 9:07 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Not all practice techniques are created equal. In fact, studies have shown that, when left to their own devices, learners typically don’t practice effectively or efficiently – if they practice…
December 15, 2017 9:35 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
People tend to overestimate their own abilities. Countless studies have demonstrated that people routinely misjudge both how much they know and how well they’ll perform. What’s worse, lower performers tend to overestimate their abilities even more than average or high performers.
November 21, 2017 3:24 pm
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Psychologists at Harvard University found that the addition of one simple element can increase learners’ attention and improve retention of the material.
October 25, 2017 9:21 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
In your workplace learning program, you give your learners the skills they need to succeed on the job. But you also likely provide them with strategies they can use to…
October 5, 2017 10:33 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
A research team based at the University of Kansas conducted a study to analyze how reactions to failure affect future performance. Specifically, they compared a cognitive response to failure — thoughts on what happened and why — with an emotional response — how failing made them feel.
September 20, 2017 9:43 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Seeing sticks. Countless studies have demonstrated that visual memories – what we see and what we do – are more easily recalled and retained than information we only hear. With…
September 6, 2017 9:53 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
According to a recent study, several key factors motivate and engage learners when using mobile learning. And if they’re part of your learning culture, the research suggests that you’ll see significant results….
August 24, 2017 10:48 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Managers can ask four questions to help their people recover from setbacks and failures
August 9, 2017 9:32 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Imagine you have to give a presentation to a new client. Or attempt to close a big sale. Or finish a major project with the deadline looming. In pressure situations…
