March 25, 2024

048 Training Transformation: Making Learning Stick with Chris Fenning

49 minutes

Have you heard the term, "make it stick?"

Join me for an interesting conversation as I interview Chris Fenning on the EdTech Speaks podcast. Chris discusses his book '39 Ways to Make Training Stick' and the importance of making training memorable and effective.

Chris makes it easier for us to communicate at work, helping experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. Chris's practical methods are used in organizations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training that have been translated into 15 languages.

In the interview, he shares his background in communication and training, as well as the inspiration behind writing the book. Chris emphasizes the need for practical, how-to guides that provide actionable steps for trainers and educators. He also highlights the challenge of training retention and the forgetting curve, and how organizations can support behavior change.

He focuses on the importance of making training stick and providing ongoing support for learners. Chris emphasized the need for practical and applicable training methods that can be used in any industry or culture. He also discussed the power of gamification in learning and highlighted the success of Duolingo as an example. Chris shared various low-cost or no-cost methods for reinforcing training, such as email tip series, quiz series, and challenges. He emphasized the role of companies in providing support and reinforcement for training to ensure its effectiveness.

Here are some key takeaways:

Training often doesn't stick, and there is a need for effective methods to make it memorable and impactful.

Practical, how-to guides are valuable resources for trainers and educators, providing actionable steps and examples.

The forgetting curve shows that a significant amount of training is forgotten within a short period of time.

Businesses now have access to affordable training through online platforms, but the challenge remains in making the training stick.

Organizations have a duty to support behavior change and provide tools for managers to help their teams.

Different delivery methods, such as live events, online follow-ups, and self-paced activities, can be used to reinforce training.

Making training timeless and adaptable to different situations is crucial for long-term effectiveness.

The book '39 Ways to Make Training Stick' provides practical methods and examples to help trainers and educators improve training retention. Practical and applicable training methods are essential for making training stick.

Gamification can be a powerful tool for engaging learners and reinforcing learning.

Low-cost or no-cost methods, such as email tip series and quiz series, can be used to provide ongoing support and reinforcement for training.

Companies need to recognize the importance of supporting employees after training to ensure the long-term value of training.

Learn more and connect with Chris here:

www.chrisfenning.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/

https://twitter.com/CMFenning

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