Transform your learning with the new approach to personal and professional development.
The world around us is ever-evolving and according to a study by Microsoft, the average human attention span has fallen from 12 seconds to eight seconds.
However, what hasn’t changed is the importance of continuous learning for both personal and professional growth. Continuous learning allows you to be more competitive, innovative, and adaptable which empowers you to take the next big scary step or make that pivot that you’ve been yearning to make.
But how can you reskill or upskill when today’s marketplace is changing at such a rapid pace or with such short attention spans? For some, the solution is microlearning.
But that doesn’t mean that you have to start applying to MBA programs or taking on tens of thousands of dollars of debt in the form of student loans.
What is microlearning?
Microlearning is a fast-growing educational trend that’s being adopted in both the workplace and schools. It’s a form of focused learning that delivers short bursts of information at your convenience to educate you and ensure the information sticks. You get notable nuggets of information that packs a punch without taking up hours of your time.
Here at Nicole Williams Collective, the micro-learning approach has been an effective and viable solution for clients. However, we understand that with shortened attention spans, microlearning alone won’t create a learning culture. That’s why we assess our clients to see how well they are doing and then customize their coaching approach to deliver the best possible results.
Microlearning allows me to empower my clients to take small steps with trusted insight, strategy, and proven business principles so they can continue to up their game and make sound decisions for lasting success.
The benefits of microlearning
One of the great advantages of microlearning is that it isn’t linear and can take on a variety of forms including standard to interactive media. However, success in anything is more about mindset — plus, the only way to learn is through applying yourself, trying, and failing. With that said, here are four traits of microlearning and how it boosts your personal growth.
1. Fast and short
The whole concept of microlearning centers around the short and easy transfer of knowledge to help my clients succeed. Through this approach, I’m able to deliver essential and precise information, in a highly condensed manner…By focusing on helping my clients quickly gain a better understanding of a topic through smaller chunks of information. This allows my clients to respond quickly to changing goals and adapt to new demands as their focus and needs change.
2. One learning objective or outcome
Microlearning has a single focus that helps to prevent confusion or distraction. When I meet with a client the high-level point is made obvious so they are aware of their personal learning pathway. Plus, focusing on a single learning outcome ensures that the client can learn as much as possible about a specific subject in order to confidently move forward.
3. More engaging
A key component of microlearning is that it is a more engaging delivery method. My clients get insight on specific topics in interesting and relevant ways. They can check their client folder, their community app on their smartphone or computer, or receive a quick text, email, or voicemail. All of these media help to make my client experience more engaging and casual, especially when compared to the restrictive nature of traditional education.
4. Boost knowledge retention
Microlearning helps to reduce information overload and clients are therefore able to better retain information. This allows my clients to improve their prowess in a continuous, effective, and efficient manner. When all the not-so-useful details are removed, you are more likely to remember the key points of the lesson.
Ready to take your business or career goals up a notch?
Most clients have the skills to succeed and scale their business or career, but they lack one key thing: winning plays.
In other words, you need a coach and a step-by-step plan you can follow that’s proven to get results. That’s where we come in.
