1 Memory: Contribution to Experimental Psychology by Herman Ebbinghaus. 1885/1913.2 The world at work: Jobs, pay, and skills for 3.5 billion people by Richard Dobbs, et al. McKinsey Global Institute, June 2012.3 17th Annual Global CEO Survey. PwC, 2014.

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2 MYTHS of Elearning

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Event-based learning is sufficient as a stand-alone learning program offering

Here’s what happens when we learn something without any reinforcement:

63% of CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills.

MYTH

Continuous learning heightens skill transfer to the job TRUTH

Yes, we have skills gaps, but it’s not that serious of an issue.2

MYTH

There is a global talent crisis and most HR leaders are underprepared. TRUTH

After 1 hour

we forget 50%

After 2 days

we forget 80%

After 31 days

we forget 90%1

50% of CEOs plan to increase headcount over the next 12 months.3

CEO

CEO

12 MONTHS

Skills

Collaborating

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Open-mindedness