An effective way of learning

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.

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

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

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:

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.

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)

Techniques used in Microtraining

Brainstorming

Questionnaires /fill-in forms

Role plays

Presentation

Exercises

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: m.g.f.overschie@tudelft.nl