Adults have trouble processing large amounts of new learning and quickly forget it. But adults CAN absorb and retain narrowly defined learning concepts.

A game changer for managers

“Chunked learning” has tremendous value for adult learners but it's an absolute game changer for managers. “Chunking” allows managers to reframe their talent development role. Before they viewed it through a wide lens, and it seemed overwhelming. Chunking allows them to view training through a narrow lens — “I'm conveying a single learning concept in a very short event.” Chunked learning seems doable, and it starts getting done.

Small victories

The chunked learning tools provided by RLI help managers achieve “small victories.” Our approach to training and talent development is built around six- to 10-minute programs that are focused on a single, learning concept. Armed with these tools, managers see their staff development responsibilities as something they have both the time and skill to accomplish, so it rises on their priority list. They start teaching people discrete concepts, one at a time. They see knowledge transfer happening. They see behavior changes. As managers accumulate more and more of these small victories, they build a core competency as talent developers.