Robyn Defelice
Learning Intrapreneur and Strategist, RADLearning
Robyn A. Defelice, PhD is a consultant, author, and presenter with over 20 years in the L&D field. She is the co-author of Microlearning: Short and Sweet and has been researching How Long Does it Take to Develop Training for over a decade. Robyn’s passion comes from working with L&D professionals and empowering them to take their seat at the decision-making table.
Latest from Robyn Defelice
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3 Questions to Address Before You Collect Any Data
When leadership asks for completion rates, [these three] questions help you respond with more than a number and more than they anticipated! This is where you, as a trusted advisor, begin to shine.
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Baselines & Benchmarks: How Raw Data Becomes Actionable Insights
If your function uses an intake form, you’re sitting on more than a decision tool. You’re sitting on an amazing data source that, with analysis, becomes information you can act on.
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Taking Stock of Data Literacy for L&D Professionals
Data literacy isn’t a destination. It’s a practice, and practices only improve when you know what you’re working with.
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From Tracking to Baseline: Creating Your L&D Operational Standards
In this hands-on session, you will explore proven techniques developed through 15+ years of research with thousands of L&D professionals. You’ll discover how 6-9 weeks of basic time tracking reveals hidden operational challenges that impact project timelines, resource allocation, and team effectiveness.
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From Knowledge to Performance: A Cognitive Science Approach to Microlearning Design
Most microlearning underdelivers because itoverlooks how the brain processes different types of learning. This sessionexplores how cognitive load theory influences the effectiveness of knowledge-,skill-, and performance-based microlearning. You’ll walk away with practicalstrategies to manage cognitive load and a clear framework for makingevidence-based design decisions that drive real learning outcomes.
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A Practical Framework for Microlearning Success: A Guide for Learning Leaders
Using a microlearning effectiveness framework is a great way to evaluate microlearning strategy and become more effective.
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Resistance to Change: A Recipe to Set Your Microlearning Initiative in Motion
Introducing microlearning into your L&D strategy can be a disruptor. Learn how to plan and manage this change to ensure the buy-in of key stakeholders.
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Make It Matter: How HR Leaders Can Maximize Microlearning
Microlearning offers potential solutions to significant challenges facing HR, performance management, and L&D leaders, including aligning skills to organizational goals.
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Getting Started With Microlearning: The Basics
Discover how incorporating microlearning can seamlessly integrate into your workflow, providing cost-effective solutions for various workplace scenarios.
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Power Performance with Microlearning’s Purpose and Potential
In an earlier article, I showcased a microlearning product and highlighted how the microlearning design principles were at play, but what I did not discuss was a key bridging element between setting goals and actually designing a product. Because we are dealing in performance-based microlearning, each campaign and product will have its own purpose and […]









