September 12, 2012 11:31 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
Here’s an option for introducing new material: Ask workers to figure out a tough problem, even if they don’t yet have the knowledge or skills to solve it. It’s called “productive failure” and yields long-term learning benefits. Read on to learn how setting workers up for failure can help them in the long run.
August 22, 2012 10:50 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
In 1997 researchers at Baruch College in New York conducted a study about the impact of follow-up coaching in management training. Read on to learn what they uncovered, and why it’s so influential in the world of training.
August 8, 2012 11:31 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Training and development are about more than rote memorization. But some of the insights into what helps with memorization techniques can help you train people better. Read on to learn more about a study that proved how chunked learning helps people remember large data sets better.
August 1, 2012 11:25 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
The demand for training rarely originates from the managers and supervisors who, if training is really needed, should be clamoring for it. Why is this the case? Read on to find out.
July 25, 2012 12:48 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
If you want learners to feel more confident and take more risks when they’re role playing or presenting, have them work on their posture. Read on to learn more.
July 18, 2012 11:04 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Observing and categorizing the types of errors people make will help you prioritize training better. Read on to learn more.
July 11, 2012 11:18 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Research shows that people are so hard-wired to respond to praise that even computer icons work. Read on to learn more.
June 27, 2012 1:10 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
As you set priorities for training, consider focusing on the types of errors that are most likely to cause harm. Read on to learn more about why this focus can help employees retain information more effectively.
June 20, 2012 11:19 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A recent study showed that the more that learners have to work to learn something, the more likely they are to retain the information. Read on to learn how researchers came to this discovery, and what it can do for your efforts to train people.
June 13, 2012 9:42 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
During classroom training, ever see someone not taking notes? If so, they may be the victim of “stability bias.” Read on to learn more about what that is, and what you can do to help combat it so that learning sticks.
