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An effective way of learning. What is Microtraining?. Microtraining is a smart way of conveying information between people in only 15 minutes. Microtraining is a time-saving method for sharing knowledge and using the expertise of everyone in the organization. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An effective way of learning
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What is Microtraining?
You can microtrain anywhere in the organisation, anytime and with anyone!
• Microtraining is a smart way of conveying information between people in only 15 minutes.
• Microtraining is a time-saving method for sharing knowledge and using the expertise of everyone in the organization.
• Microtraining provides an informal way of learning and works as an updater and knowledge enhancer.
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What are the advantages?
• Microtraining is brief and flexible
• Microtraining allows you to gain time
• Microtraining saves costs
• Microtraining improves communication
• Microtraining connects knowledge levels
• Microtraining uses everyone’s expertise
• Microtraining creates clarity about
what expertise is missing
• Microtraining creates involvement
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Learning principles
Microtraining was developed with three learning principles in mind that ensure effective and efficient learning:
• Support of informal learning processes
• Focus is on the participants
• Encouragement of active learning
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How does it work?
Active start (3 min)
Exercise(6 min)
Discussion (4 min)
How to continue (2 min)
A Microtraining session is a short gathering of about 15 minutes, which is structured in the following way:
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A Microtraining cycle
etc.
Sub-topic sessionsIntroduction session Closure session
Main topic
• A Microtraining cycle consists of several sessions focusing on sub-topics with which the complete topic can be covered.
• The introduction session is designed to get the discussion started.• The closure session connects to the next cycle of sessions focusing on a new
topic.
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How do you do it?
- Communicate the goal of the session.- Start with a mental activity e.g. thinking, reflecting, organizing and comparing.
- Let the participants ask questions. - Ensure effective, direct and positive feedback.- Stimulate both discussion and knowledge sharing between participants.- Check if all participants really understand the content by asking questions.
- What are the topics we will discuss during the next meeting(s)?- Discuss how to retain the knowledge.- Stimulate involvement and ensure participants leave with a clear goal.
- Connect with different learning styles by using a combination of pictures, sounds and text.- Stimulate the learning process by giving concrete examples.
Active start (3 min)
Exercise(6 min)
Discussion (4 min)
How to continue (2 min)
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Techniques used in Microtraining
Brainstorming
Questionnaires /fill-in forms
Role plays
Presentation
Exercises
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Microtraining for sustainability
Microtraining contributes to three important conditions for a successful change towards sustainability:
• It involves employees in sustainability
• It stimulates collaboration between colleagues and departments
• It is using the organization’s learning potential
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Further information
For further information visit our homepage:
http://microtraining-support.eu/
or contact:
Mariette OverschieDelft University of Technology
Jaffalaan 5, 2628 BX DelftThe Netherlands
Phone (work): +3115 278 5505 Phone (mobile): +31 6 4840 7999Email: [email protected]