Understanding the science of learning
What makes people pay attention, remember, and change how they work? These workshops give L&D professionals a solid grounding in the learning sciences—without the jargon. You'll explore how memory works, how people process information, what causes overload, and why some training sticks while other programs fade fast. Whether you're a designer, facilitator, or strategist, these sessions help you make better decisions by understanding how learning really happens—so your programs aren't just based on experience or intuition, but on evidence.
Power sessions
One to three hour intensives
How the Mind Learns – And Why It Matters
Cut through myths and learn how the mind actually learns. This workshop gives L&D pros a science-based model for making better, more consistent design decisions.
More about workshopUnderstanding The Knowing Doing Gap
Why don't people act on what they learn? This workshop explores the knowing-doing gap and gives L&D pros tools to drive real-world behavior change.
More about workshopKnowledge Is Not Skill — Why You Should Care
Learn why knowing isn't doing. This workshop explains the neurological and cognitive differences between knowledge and skill—and how that changes effective training design.
More about workshopThe Science of Memory And How to Use It
Discover how memory really works. This workshop helps L&D pros apply memory science to design training that improves retention and reduces forgetting.
More about workshopUnderstanding Motivation Psychology
Explore the science behind learning motivation. This workshop reveals the psychological drivers that influence engagement, effort, and persistence in training.
More about workshopThe Science of Habit Formation
Turn learning into lasting behavior change. This workshop shows L&D pros how to use habit science to design training that leads to real, sustained workplace impact.
More about workshopUnderstanding Cognitive Load—When Less Is More
Learn why less is more in training. This workshop introduces Cognitive Load Theory and shows L&D pros how to reduce overload and improve learning effectiveness.
More about workshopHow Emotions Impede or Enable Performance
Learn how emotions shape learning and performance. This workshop explores the science of stress, focus, and cognition—and what L&D can do to support it.
More about workshopWhole Person Learning—Planning for Change
Learn a holistic model for behavior change. This workshop introduces Whole Person Learning to help L&D teams address the full range of performance barriers.
More about workshopLessons from the Memory Olympics
Learn how memory champions retain information. This workshop shows L&D pros how to apply proven memory techniques to boost learning and reduce forgetting.
More about workshopThe Psychology of Stories
Discover how the brain uses story to learn. This workshop explores the cognitive power of narrative and what it reveals about designing memorable instruction.
More about workshopFive Essential Lessons from Cognitive Science
Learn five essential cognitive principles that shape learning. This workshop gives L&D pros science-backed tools to improve retention, engagement, and comprehension.
More about workshopHow Language Inhibits or Enhances Learning
Explore why verbal explanations often fail. This workshop helps L&D pros understand how meaning is processed and why experience must come before explanation.
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30 to 60 minutes
Quick study: Behaviorism
Get a clear, concise overview of behaviorism. This session explains how reinforcement, conditioning, and observable behavior shape learning and training practices.
More about workshopQuick study: Cognitive learning theory
Learn how the mind processes information. This session introduces cognitive learning theory and its impact on memory, attention, and instructional design.
More about workshopQuick study: Constructivism
Get a clear, jargon-free overview of constructivism. This session explains how the theory shapes modern training and why learner-driven design matters.
More about workshopQuick study: Experiential learning theory
Learn how experience drives learning. This session introduces Experiential Learning Theory and Kolb's cycle, highlighting reflection, application, and real-world impact.
More about workshopQuick study: Adult learning
Learn what makes adult learning different. This workshop gives L&D pros a fast, practical overview of adult learning principles that drive real engagement and retention.
More about workshopQuick study: Active learning
Turn passive training into real learning. This session introduces active learning principles and practical strategies to boost engagement, retention, and transfer.
More about workshopQuick study: Social learning theory
Explore how people learn by watching others. This session introduces Social Learning Theory and shows how to apply modeling, observation, and peer learning in training.
More about workshopQuick study: The ARCS model of motivation
Motivate learners with the ARCS Model. This session teaches L&D pros how to apply Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction to boost engagement and effort.
More about workshopQuick study: Dual coding theory
Combine visuals and words for stronger learning. This session introduces Dual Coding Theory and teaches L&D pros how to design for better retention and recall.
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