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Shorter and Sweet by Karl M. Kapp and Robyn A. Defelice
We kicked off Smarter 2025 Week on Monday with a framework for goal-setting to enable Your Best Year Ever.
Today, let's dive into how you (or your business) can spark big breakthroughs by mastering the art of small, intentional moments of learning.
In Microlearning, Karl M. Kapp and Robyn A. Defelice show how short, focused learning drives big results. Whether for teams or personal growth, microlearning is your key to mastering skills in 2025.
SMARTEST TAKEAWAYS
Unlock the Potential of Mircolearning
1️⃣ Solve Specific Problems: Microlearning isn’t just “shorter content.” It’s highly focused, purposeful, and designed to solve specific problems in the moment of need.
2️⃣ Engagement is Everything: Short bursts of learning keep attention high, making it more likely for learners to retain and apply new skills.
3️⃣ Timing Matters: Deliver learning when it’s most relevant. Microlearning thrives on accessibility and immediacy, meeting learners exactly where they are.
4️⃣ Make It Actionable: Effective microlearning includes clear, actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately to real-world tasks.
5️⃣ Build Momentum: Use microlearning as a stepping stone, encouraging learners to stack small wins for big long-term results.
Co-Author Robyn A. Defelice
INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
Turning a Busy Year Into a Breakthrough Year
A company struggling with low sales numbers revamped its training program with microlearning. Instead of hour-long modules, they introduced two-minute videos, quick quizzes, and mobile-accessible tip sheets focused on handling objections.
The result? Sales improved by 30% in six months. Team members praised the ability to learn on the go, apply lessons in real-time, and stay motivated without being overwhelmed by lengthy training sessions.
A QUOTE TO REMEMBER
Integrating Learning Into Everyday Life
“When learning fits seamlessly into daily routines, it becomes a powerful tool for change.”
BOOK FACTS
Microlearning
Publication date: September 24, 2019
Print length: 200 pages
Ratings: 4.7 Amazon, 3.9 Goodreads
If you get inspired by Slightly Smarter, we encourage you to check out our new employee development offering, Smarter Growth. We use book-based microlearning to facilitate corporate workshops, book clubs, and newsletters to grow your people and business.
If this sounds helpful for your team, we’d love to talk!
TED TALK
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media
DID YOU KNOW?
Unlocking the Power of Microlearning
Retention Boost: Microlearning increases retention rates by 20% compared to traditional training. (Journal of Applied Psychology)
Shorter Is Better: Studies show that learning content under five minutes long is 50% more engaging. (Association for Talent Development)
On-the-Go Success: Mobile-friendly microlearning increases completion rates by 35%. (Harvard Business Review)
MEET SMARTER GROWTH
Book-based Microlearning for Teams
Busy leaders struggle to prioritize reading, but that doesn’t have to be a problem.
We collect the most relevant ideas, tactics, and frameworks from top books and deliver the key insights to your team.
SMARTER Book Clubs: An effortless, energizing team-building activity that inspires and educates. All the benefits of a book club without reading the books.
SMARTER Newsletters: Book-based microlearning delivered to your team as email newsletters. Targeted emails with interactive, relevant content to prompt action.
SMARTER Workshops: Expert-led working sessions and coaching to tackle your urgent business priorities. Bring your team together to tackle a strategic objective.
Co-Founders of Slightly Smarter and Smarter Growth.
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