{"id":5647,"date":"2022-02-15T09:51:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T14:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=5647"},"modified":"2023-12-11T17:07:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T22:07:10","slug":"most-effective-learning-and-development-are-tiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/most-effective-learning-and-development-are-tiny\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Most Effective Learning and Development Programs Are\u2026 Tiny!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Microlearning Works and How to Get It Right<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Why Microlearning Works and How to Get It Right Talk to any employee, student, intern, manager, or executive, and they\u2019re likely to say the exact same thing: \u201cOh, I\u2019ve sat through my share of training sessions that seemed to take forever.\u201d\u00a0 No matter how engaging the content may be, after a few minutes, our minds start to wander to \u201cwhat\u2019s for lunch?\u201d or \u201cgosh, I\u2019ve got a stack of unfinished tasks I need to deal with as soon as this is over.\u201d If the training is in-person, you do your best to look engaged. And if it\u2019s virtual, who hasn\u2019t adjusted the playback speed just to get through the whole thing faster?\u00a0 Too much workplace training is like this: long, boring, and seemingly irrelevant. Is it any surprise that employees don\u2019t retain the information they\u2019re supposed to be absorbing?\u00a0 And what a shame too because most employees truly want to do better at their jobs. Plus, the pace of modern business requires constant updating of professional skills, just to remain current. What if there were a method of instruction that was fast, engaging, effective, and job-specific?\u00a0 Microlearning is all of those things. With this to-the-point educational approach, information is packaged into short, easily digestible training units and delivered in small moments that don\u2019t disrupt the flow of the workday.\u00a0 Each concise training session typically covers only 1-2 topics and can be completed in less than 10 minutes at a time. That\u2019s good news because research shows that employees want information delivered quickly and efficiently, and companies are responding. In the past few years especially, there has been a cultural shift in business training programs toward micro-delivery and on-demand learning.\u00a0 Why microlearning? \u201cToday\u2019s employees are overwhelmed, distracted, and impatient. Flexibility in where and how they learn is increasingly important,\u201d a 2014 Bersin by Deloitte report summarizes. One of the most common obstacles to effective on-the-job learning is lack of time. Typical employees can only devote 1 percent of their workweek to training and development, according to the Deloitte report. Microlearning optimizes that tiny window of time by providing information quickly and directly.\u00a0 According to a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, learning in short, bite-sized pieces makes learning 17% more efficient. Microlearning also improves learning and supports long-term knowledge retention by up to 80%.\u00a0 Shorter content is also less intimidating. When employees know the training session will only take a few minutes, they are more likely to dive in and stick with it until the end. That is, if the content is engaging. Even though microlearning content is quick to get through, it still has to be interesting, informative, and relevant.\u00a0 Great microlearning isn\u2019t just brief; it\u2019s also entertaining and easily accessible. Most microlearning modules can be accessed from a phone or tablet, anywhere there\u2019s an internet connection. Employees can choose when to complete the training, scheduling it around their other duties. The on-demand nature of microlearning also makes optional professional development easier. Workers can watch a short video while they\u2019re eating lunch, while watching their child\u2019s basketball practice, or while waiting for an appointment to start.\u00a0 To suit different styles of learning, content might be presented in short videos, in-app tutorials, brief articles, podcasts, or even games. Each learner can go through the information at their own pace, repeating videos and modules as necessary to reinforce understanding and increase retention.\u00a0 Why now? The demand for microlearning content has increased in the last few years, as workplaces have moved to remote work or hybrid office environments. Along with the distractions of the modern workplace \u2013 like emails, phone calls, and team notifications \u2013 remote and hybrid workers are also often managing pets, children, family members, and household distractions. Mix in worries about the pandemic, and it\u2019s just harder for everyone to concentrate these days.\u00a0 Microlearning is a proven way to effectively engage these distracted adult learners because it works with the brain. The average person\u2019s attention span is somewhere between 3 and 11 minutes, and most people won\u2019t watch a video that is longer than 4 minutes long. With a dispersed workforce, organization leaders must work harder to connect with employees and reinforce company culture. By providing access to high-quality learning resources, companies can create a culture that embraces learning and improves overall productivity. A common knowledge base gives all workers a foundation for collaboration, no matter where they are working from. Short videos that feature fellow employees sharing their knowledge can build trust. Microlearning programs that use gamification systems can reward accomplishments and encourage teamwork.\u00a0 Microlearning is nimble and cost-effective, as each module can be updated independently to reflect user feedback or training changes. It is also versatile. Organizations can use microlearning methods for a variety of topics including: Onboarding\u00a0 Compliance Diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness Technology updates Professional development Where to start?\u00a0 Revamping your existing training courses into a microlearning format can take significant time and resources. Luckily, a wealth of microlearning content already exists so that organizations can help their employees learn more effectively, right now, today.\u00a0 From diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training to customer service best practices, learning and development staff can find multiple online modules to suit their immediate needs or to augment their in-house training. Here are a few of the best short-form learning platforms.\u00a0 MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement: Short videos on a variety of topics promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. Actionable takeaways help viewers put DEI principles into practice right away. Axonify: \u00a0Short, mobile-friendly training modules explore skills vital for frontline employees and customer service professionals like retail associates, restaurant workers, and call center agents.\u00a0 Eloomi: The company partners with a number of content providers to curate microlearning modules for employee development, onboarding, and compliance. Spekit: Built by sales professionals, the platform is especially geared toward Salesforce users. Micro-training modules, quick tips, and a resource library are integrated into apps like Slack, Outlook, and Chrome. Tigerhall: Advice from industry leaders is presented in short videos, podcasts, and quick reads, with an emphasis on team building, leadership, and management skills. Remember: your employees are already consuming microlearning content, whether they realize it is \u201cmicrolearning\u201d or not. When they want to know how to cook a certain dish, pronounce a word, fix a household appliance, change a car part, or more, they\u2019ll ask Google, watch a quick video on YouTube, or consult Wikihow to find just-in-time answers to their questions. Now, you can provide that same type of training for work. Amber Keister\u00a0is a Content Writer and Editor at The Diversity Movement. She has spent more than 20 years as a journalist for publications throughout the South\u00a0Comment end\u00a0. She believes that everyone has a story to tell; they are only waiting for someone to listen.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to any employee, student, intern, manager, or executive, and they\u2019re likely to say the exact same thing: \u201cOh, I\u2019ve sat through my share of training sessions that seemed to take forever.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how engaging the content may be, after a few minutes, our minds start to wander to \u201cwhat\u2019s for lunch?\u201d or \u201cgosh, I\u2019ve got a stack of unfinished tasks I need to deal with as soon as this is over.\u201d If the training is in-person, you do your best to look engaged. And if it\u2019s virtual, who hasn\u2019t adjusted the playback speed just to get through the whole thing faster?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much workplace training is like this: long, boring, and seemingly irrelevant. Is it any surprise that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valamis.com\/hub\/microlearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employees don\u2019t retain the information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they\u2019re supposed to be absorbing?\u00a0 And what a shame too because most employees truly want to do better at their jobs. Plus, the pace of modern business requires constant updating of professional skills, just to remain current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if there were a method of instruction that was fast, engaging, effective, and job-specific?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microlearning is all of those things. With this to-the-point educational approach, information is packaged into short, easily digestible training units and delivered in small moments that don\u2019t disrupt the flow of the workday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each concise training session typically covers only 1-2 topics and can be completed in less than 10 minutes at a time. That\u2019s good news because research shows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/employees-prefer-microlearning-why\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employees want information delivered quickly and efficiently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and companies are responding. In the past few years especially, there has been a cultural shift in business training programs toward micro-delivery and on-demand learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Why microlearning?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cToday\u2019s employees are overwhelmed, distracted, and impatient. Flexibility in where and how they learn is increasingly important,\u201d a 2014 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/2syt8l41furv2dqan6123ah0.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/unnamed.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bersin by Deloitte report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> summarizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common obstacles to effective on-the-job learning is lack of time. Typical employees can only devote 1 percent of their workweek to training and development, according to the Deloitte report. Microlearning optimizes that tiny window of time by providing information quickly and directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, learning in short, bite-sized pieces makes learning 17% more efficient. Microlearning also improves learning and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiftelearning.com\/blog\/numbers-dont-lie-why-bite-sized-learning-is-better-for-your-learners-and-you-too\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supports long-term knowledge retention by up to 80%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter content is also less intimidating. When employees know the training session will only take a few minutes, they are more likely to dive in and stick with it until the end. That is, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the content is engaging. Even though microlearning content is quick to get through, it still has to be interesting, informative, and relevant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great microlearning isn\u2019t just brief; it\u2019s also entertaining and easily accessible. Most microlearning modules can be accessed from a phone or tablet, anywhere there\u2019s an internet connection. Employees can choose when to complete the training, scheduling it around their other duties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The on-demand nature of microlearning also makes optional professional development easier. Workers can watch a short video while they\u2019re eating lunch, while watching their child\u2019s basketball practice, or while waiting for an appointment to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To suit different styles of learning, content might be presented in short videos, in-app tutorials, brief articles, podcasts, or even games. Each learner can go through the information at their own pace, repeating videos and modules as necessary to reinforce understanding and increase retention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/microvideos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5949 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad.png 1200w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MV-banner-ad-768x256.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Why now?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand for microlearning content has increased in the last few years, as workplaces have moved to remote work or hybrid office environments. Along with the distractions of the modern workplace \u2013 like emails, phone calls, and team notifications \u2013 remote and hybrid workers are also often managing pets, children, family members, and household distractions. Mix in worries about the pandemic, and it\u2019s just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90718980\/its-not-just-you-science-explains-how-your-focus-is-more-scattered-now-and-how-to-get-it-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harder for everyone to concentrate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microlearning is a proven way to effectively <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/learning-technologies\/is-bite-size-learning-the-way-to-engage-the-modern-distracted-learner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engage these distracted adult learners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it works <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the brain. The average person\u2019s attention span is somewhere between 3 and 11 minutes, and most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.grovo.com\/7-learned-deloittes-meet-modern-learner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people won\u2019t watch a video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is longer than 4 minutes long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a dispersed workforce, organization leaders must work harder to connect with employees and reinforce company culture. By providing access to high-quality learning resources, companies can create a culture that embraces learning and improves overall productivity. A common knowledge base gives all workers a foundation for collaboration, no matter where they are working from. Short videos that feature fellow employees sharing their knowledge can build trust. Microlearning programs that use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coreaxis.com\/insights\/blog\/gamification-and-microlearning-a-dream-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gamification systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can reward accomplishments and encourage teamwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microlearning is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiftelearning.com\/blog\/numbers-dont-lie-why-bite-sized-learning-is-better-for-your-learners-and-you-too\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nimble and cost-effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as each module can be updated independently to reflect user feedback or training changes. It is also versatile. Organizations can use microlearning methods for a variety of topics including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to start?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revamping your existing training courses into a microlearning format can take significant time and resources. Luckily, a wealth of microlearning content already exists so that organizations can help their employees learn more effectively, right now, today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training to customer service best practices, learning and development staff can find multiple online modules to suit their immediate needs or to augment their in-house training. Here are a few of the best short-form learning platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/microvideos.thediversitymovement.com\/browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Short videos on a variety of topics promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. Actionable takeaways help viewers put DEI principles into practice right away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/axonify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Axonify<\/strong>: <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Short, mobile-friendly training modules explore skills vital for frontline employees and customer service professionals like retail associates, restaurant workers, and call center agents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eloomi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eloomi:<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The company partners with a number of content providers to curate microlearning modules for employee development, onboarding, and compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spekit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spekit: <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built by sales professionals, the platform is especially geared toward Salesforce users. Micro-training modules, quick tips, and a resource library are integrated into apps like Slack, Outlook, and Chrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tigerhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tigerhall:<\/strong> <\/a>Advice from industry leaders is presented in short videos, podcasts, and quick reads, with an emphasis on team building, leadership, and management skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: your employees are already consuming microlearning content, whether they realize it is \u201cmicrolearning\u201d or not. When they want to know how to cook a certain dish, pronounce a word, fix a household appliance, change a car part, or more, they\u2019ll ask Google, watch a quick video on YouTube, or consult Wikihow to find just-in-time answers to their questions. Now, you can provide that same type of training for work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. Text says &quot;Find more content like this in TDM Library. Start my free trial&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"85\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-600x50.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-768x64.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/85;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Amber Keister\u00a0is a Content Writer and Editor at The Diversity Movement. She has spent more than 20 years as a journalist for publications throughout the South<span class=\"screenreader-hidden-offscreen\">\u00a0Comment end\u00a0<\/span>. She believes that everyone has a story to tell; they are only waiting for someone to listen.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Microlearning Works and How to Get It Right Talk to any employee, student, intern, manager, or executive, and they\u2019re likely to say the exact same thing: \u201cOh, I\u2019ve sat15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5654,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,58,5],"tags":[],"tdm_type":[92],"class_list":["post-5647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-blogs","category-trends-industry-insights","category-blogs","tdm_type-articles"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Today\u2019s Most Effective Learning and Development 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