5 Ways to Create Greater Learning Retention
Create a WIIFM hook.
Setting the stage for a “what’s in it for me?” mentality in participants can be started well before a training course begins. A strong communication plan can improve participants’ understanding of what they have to gain from the course and help them make the connection about why they should care about the event. As David Smith writes in his ATD blog post, “To Engage the Modern Learner, Start With Why,” consider the questions, “Why will this training course change what you do in your job role? Why should you want to attend and pay attention? Why is the pre-work necessary?”