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Picture an L&D professional who gets equally excited about creative learning solutions and efficient L&D operations—that’s me! I’m Robyn A. Defelice, PhD, and for the past 25 years, I’ve been on a mission to transform how organizations approach learning and development. My claim to fame? A decade-plus of research on training development times that’s become an unofficial benchmark in the industry, paired with a knack for turning L&D teams from support functions into strategic powerhouses.From my early days as an instructional designer to roles as a director of training and fractional chief learning officer, I’ve maintained one core belief: L&D can do extraordinary things with the right tools and strategies. This drives everything I do—whether I’m helping teams optimize their processes, creating capability frameworks that actually work, or developing practical solutions that let L&D professionals work smarter, not harder. My experience spans corporate to manufacturing, government to higher education, and my insights have shaped both Microlearning: Short and Sweet and my upcoming book Maximizing the Power of Microlearning.When I’m not consulting with organizations or diving into data, you’ll find me speaking at conferences, writing articles, or actively contributing to the L&D community. My favorite moments? When teams discover their untapped potential and realize just how much impact they can have. I’m always ready to share a practical tip, tackle a thorny organizational challenge, or geek out about efficiency metrics— usually with a cup of tea and a smile.

Robyn A. Defelice

In their new book, Microlearning: Short and Sweet, Karl M. Kapp and Robyn A. Defelice offer straightforward learning theories and research behind microlearning.

A Universal Definition of Microlearning

Incorporate Microlearning Campaigns to Reach Business GoalsWhether you’re an L&D veteran who has “been there, done that” or are just starting out, it’s time to get smarter about microlearning, and expert Robyn A. Defelice can help.Expanding on her first groundbreaking book, Microlearning: Short and Sweet, Robyn offers a new and more complete definition of microlearning as a concept, a method, and a product—all of which L&D professionals need to understand to create successful microlearning campaigns that target key business goals. She introduces a six-factor framework that leaders and managers who develop organization-wide learning initiatives can use to create top-notch microlearning strategies to fit their organizations’ learning needs. She also offers designers a set of seven principles (tool capacity, context, global equity, conciseness, meaningful media, action, and overuse) for creating microlearning solutions that work.Packed with real-world stories, tips from experts in the field, activities, and tools and templates in every chapter, Maximizing the Power of Microlearning provides foundational, research-based information in a relaxed, accessible style.As the microlearning landscape continues to evolve, professionals at all levels need clarity and guidance about what microlearning really is. In this book, Robyn offers that clarity. She addresses confusion head-on and provides insights, strategies, and practical advice to L&D professionals looking to improve learning experiences and business outcomes.

Maximizing the Power of Microlearning

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