Learning Transfer

Learning shouldn’t end when the training session is over – in fact, the actual training event is only the beginning of an ongoing journey toward changed behavior and improved performance! A plan for learning transfer guarantees the greatest value in training return on investment. It is fundamental to ensure the development initiatives are:

• supported following the training session
• reinforced to combat learning decay
• applied in the workplace
• practiced so the learned behaviors become natural.

Live it!™

Live it! is a series of assessment and learning retention solutions that encourage participants to build on their learning and achieve greater success.  Each of the solutions may be customized to the training content, learning objectives and organizational environment. Maximum retention can be achieved by combining approaches, moving participants toward internalization of the concepts and sustained behavior change.

Apply it!™ Facilitated Application & Reinforcement Sessions

• Facilitated sessions where participants practice applying the training content within the context of their own work environment
• Improves relevance and transfer of key skills to their workplace

Work it!™ Self-Study Field Guide

• Self-assessments, case studies and exercises that support and reinforce learning
• Easy-to-use, self-serve format is ideal for team follow-up

 
Cascade it!™ Support for managers

• A manager’s tool kit complete with tips, examples and tools to ensure ongoing application of the learning

 
Assess it!™ Individual Assessments

• Knowledge transfer and/or behavior change assessments providing the baseline for a development plan and a benchmark for change
• Several options available for customization and delivery, including self-assessment or multi-rater administered online or paper-based

 
Open it!™ Electronic Reinforcement

• A series of emails intended to keep the training message top-of-mind and to reinforce the positive outcomes of the desired behavior change

 
See it!™ Visual Reminders

• Tactile reminders of key learning points or models, including posters, coasters, stationary, t-shirts, books, etc.
• Can be tailored for any message

 
Hear it!™ Audio CD/Downloads

• Key learning points reinforced through topical audio CDs or downloads

 
Communicate it!™ Stakeholder Buy-In Plan

• Clear communication plans and tactics will reinforce key behavioral and mindset changes throughout the organization
• Existing channels will be utilized where possible, featuring a mix of written, verbal and visual communications

 
Measure it!™ Metrics for Success

• Recommendation and implementation of key metrics that track training return on investment initiative and ensure relevance for all training participants
• Implemented online or paper-based; pre/post or in class

 
Click it!™ Blended Learning Modules

• Web-based reinforcement and follow-up application modules for key learning concepts on an e-learning platform