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How Microlearning Supports Continuous Learning and Development

Remember that feeling when you’re stuck in a never-ending meeting, and your mind starts to wander? You’re thinking about everything except the topic at hand. Now imagine if learning could be the opposite of that – engaging, bite-sized, and seamlessly integrated into your daily routine.  Microlearning is like those refreshing mini-breaks we all need – ...
ATD 2024 Mindscaling

Recap of Mindscaling’s Attendance at ATD 2024

I’m thrilled to share my experience attending the ATD 2024 conference in New Orleans, held from May 19-22. This was the first in-person conference that Mindscaling participated in, and it was a fantastic experience to be surrounded by so many leaders in Talent and Development. As the Director of Operations at Mindscaling, this event was ...

How Microlearning Enhances Business Growth in SMEs

If you’re in charge of your organization’s learning programming, work in HR, or leadership development, you likely already know the basics of microlearning. But, you may not know all of the ins and outs on exactly why this approach can be so powerful for teams and organizations – big and small. Let’s dive into it! ...

The Science Behind Microlearning: Why It Works

Microlearning has revolutionized the way we think about learning and development. In essence, it breaks down complex information into smaller, easily digestible pieces, making it simpler to understand and retain. This approach has gained significant traction among educators, corporate trainers, and learners alike due to its flexibility and effectiveness. Understanding Microlearning Microlearning refers to brief, ...

AI Will Not Show Up for You

Up here in Maine, we still have a hint of winter. Just a touch of snow remains, although it’s disappearing fast. On weekends, I teach a skiing class of 7-year-olds. We meet every Saturday and Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and ski together for three hours. It’s everything you imagine—the joys of singing and laughing, ...

A Secret to Rise Above Microstress

Robin Dunbar popularized the idea of the Dunbar Number. You’ve probably heard of it. It’s the hypothetical number of people we can manage to maintain at any given stage of life. There are roughly 500 people we might recognize in the grocery store and smile and say hello, 100 we would invite to a wedding, ...