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Bite-Sized Development:

Why Pick Up and Put Down Works Best

Traditional long-form training is no longer cutting it. Bite-sized, mobile-first development strategies are the key to building critical advisory skills in today's mobile-first world.

Traditional professional development - a multi-day, immersive training session - is a relic of a less connected, less mobile past. In a world where your workforce is always on the go, often traveling to or from client sites, the time and cost of traditional training are prohibitive and the approach inefficient.

The solution is 'bite-sized development', an approach that delivers high-impact learning in small, digestible modules that can be picked up and put down at will. This model is supported by a growing body of research on cognitive science and effective learning.

Enhanced Retention

According to a study published by ERIC, microlearning is an effective instructional method that can enhance learning outcomes and improve retention by reducing cognitive load, allowing learners to process information more effectively. (Source: ERIC)

Efficiency and Convenience

The concept of 'learning in the flow of work,' which aligns with bite-sized development, has become a dominant trend. A study from Voxy highlights that this approach enables continuous learning and autonomy, allowing employees to access targeted content precisely when and where they need it. (Source: Voxy)

Active, Scenario-Based Learning

Scenario-based learning is especially effective in consulting environments where judgment, nuance, and context matter. A report from Deloitte highlights how this approach enables professionals to hone advisory instincts and agility in realistic, decision-driven situations.

Your team can no longer afford to learn in isolation from their daily work. The most effective development is a continuous process, woven into the fabric of their professional lives. Bite-sized development is the key to building a workforce ready to tackle the challenges of advisory-led work.

Research References

  1. ERIC. (2025). Microlearning and Learning Performance in Higher Education: A Post-Test Control Group Study. This research paper supports the effectiveness of microlearning in enhancing learning outcomes, improving retention, and reducing cognitive load.
  2. Voxy. (2024). 10 Corporate Training and Development Trends for 2025. This article makes the case for self-directed learning and continuous, on-demand training.
  3. Deloitte. (2019). Learning in the flow of life. This flagship report from Deloitte explores how to enable on-the-job development in more powerful ways.