Effective use of microlearning can lead to real behavior change on the job. But figuring out how to successfully build it can be tricky.
To help you dive into this important topic, we’ve asked our Micro- & Workflow Learning Online Conference speakers to share their top tips:
- Turn seconds into saved hours by placing bite-sized guidance directly in the flow of work. Use existing micro-nudge functionality in tools such as Teams, Outlook, and Workday to pin quick job aids, push time-sensitive announcements, and surface contextual help text at the moment of action. Expect fewer errors, more consistent outcomes, and a lift in productivity. – Shaun Dell, Director, Organizational Development & Governance, Teranet Inc.
- Action planning is a powerful driver of learning transfer. Build it into your microlearning by adding open-ended prompts that ask learners to set goals and explain how they’ll apply what they’ve learned on the job. This simple technique sparks deeper thinking and fosters a personal commitment to act. – Liz Herrick, Principal Learning and Performance Consultant, BD
- Learning, even microlearning, doesn’t always need to take place while at work, or in the flow of work. Look where people spend their time during breaks, in transit, or other places where they are idle, and catch them there. – Bas Debbink, Learning Strategist, Johnson & Johnson
- The power of AI in microlearning isn’t about replacing your expertise – it’s about amplifying your ability to create hyper-targeted, personalized learning experiences at scale. Use AI to handle the heavy lifting of content organization while you focus on designing meaningful learning moments. – Shannon Tipton, Owner, Learning Rebels LLC
- Workflow-embedded guided tours can drive 8x engagement growth in a fast-paced SaaS context through personalized onboarding that dramatically reduces development and maintenance time. Moving beyond underutilized training portals to contextual learning experiences that meet users where they work, connect learning with doing. – Tatiana Ziambaeva, Customer Education Specialist, Pigment
Want more valuable advice from these experienced pros? Attend the Micro- & Workflow Learning Online Conference on February 11 & 12, 2026.
