Cognitive Learning Strategies

Leaders, when was the last time you upgraded your leadership playbook? Many of you still rely on outdated strategies like: ❌ Brainstorming sessions that lead to groupthink ❌ Open-door policies that unintentionally create more distance ❌ Leadership that assumes having all the answers instead of enabling others Here are 5 leadership upgrades that drive team performance: 1️⃣ Use cognitive friction Instead of avoiding disagreements, create structured debate spaces where diverse ideas collide. Research shows this leads to better decisions and breakthrough thinking. 2️⃣ Try brainwriting instead of brainstorming Traditional brainstorming favors the loudest voices. Brainwriting ensures everyone’s ideas get heard before discussion starts, leading to 2x more creative solutions. 3️⃣ Give power to the first follower It’s not the idea but the first person who supports it that drives momentum. Encourage team members to publicly back good ideas to create a culture of shared leadership. 4️⃣ Introduce scheduled accessibility policy Saying “my door is always open” doesn’t mean people will walk in. Structured check-ins create real psychological safety. 5️⃣ Use cognitive apprenticeship High performers don’t just need assignments—they need to see how leaders think. Instead of just delegating, explain your decision-making process in real-time. Team leadership isn’t static. The best teams evolve—so should their leader's practices. Which teamwork upgrade will you try first? Drop a comment below! 👇 ___________________________________________________ 🌟 New here? Hi! I’m Susanna. I help companies create high-performing teams grounded in psychological safety. Let’s unlock your team’s full potential together!

⭐"Playfulness has no place in serious business." This outdated thinking is costing organizations innovation, talent retention, and mental wellbeing. 3 ways leaders can harness playfulness as a competitive advantage: 1. Strategic Meeting Design → Replace standard status updates with 5-minute creative challenges → Introduce role-reversal scenarios for problem-solving → Use physical movement to energize thinking Results: Teams report 37% more ideas generated and 28% higher engagement 2. Playful Learning Environments → Create dedicated spaces for experimentation → Reward "productive failures" that generate insights → Use game mechanics for skill development Results: Organizations with playful learning cultures see 42% faster onboarding and 31% higher knowledge retention 3. Connection Through Play → Start meetings with lighthearted check-ins → Incorporate play breaks during intense work periods → Design team challenges that leverage diverse strengths Results: Teams with regular play experiences report higher psychological safety and 24% better conflict resolution Companies like Pixar, Google, and IDEO have institutionalized play not because it's fun, but because it works. The professional who can maintain serious purpose while embracing playful methods has an unbeatable combination. What's one playful practice you've seen drive serious results in your workplace? Want to build a personal brand that makes you stand out in your industry? As someone who's helped founders transform from unknown to industry leaders, I can craft content that positions you as the go-to expert in your Industry. Curious to see how I've made others famous while making their businesses profitable? DM me "BRAND" and let's discuss how I can help you grow your influence and attract high-quality opportunities. —————— Are currently looking for Jobs ? Get Jobs & Internship Updates Join Below:- . WhatsApp👉 https://lnkd.in/g9FdBfYd . Telegram👉 https://lnkd.in/ePxtYkFH . . ♻️ Share this to inspire someone. ➕ Follow me Himanshu Kumar to stay in touch.

Many people believe live trainings work better simply because people can talk to each other face‑to‑face, but that’s not the real reason. In reality, their effectiveness comes from something else entirely, they naturally follow a powerful learning rhythm. Great offline trainings follow one simple logic: action → reflection → understanding → application. This is Kolb’s Cycle. And it’s incredibly powerful. The problem? It was almost impossible to implement it in online learning. That’s why 90% of online courses look like “interactive lectures”: nice slides, videos, quizzes. But that’s content consumption, not transformation. And now - the unexpected twist. For the first time, online learning has caught up with offline experiences. Because AI removed the main barrier: it finally allows learners to get experience, reflection, and practice in a personalized way. Here’s how Kolb’s Cycle looks in modern learning design: 1️⃣ Concrete Experience — action Essence: the learner must do something, live through a situation, face a task — ideally experiencing difficulty or making a mistake that shows their current model doesn’t work. How online: role-based dialogue, scenario simulation. 2️⃣ Reflective Observation — reflection Essence: pause and think — what happened, what actions were taken, and why the result turned out this way. How online: interactive reflection prompts; AI coach provides feedback based on performance and the learner’s own reflections. 3️⃣ Abstract Conceptualisation — understanding Essence: form a new behavioural model — concepts, principles, algorithms that explain how to act more effectively. How online: short video lecture, model breakdown, interactive frameworks, checklists, interactive infographics. 4️⃣ Active Experimentation — application Essence: try the new model in a safe environment and observe the result. How online: AI-based simulation, situational exercise, case-solving with the new approach; AI coach supports and adjusts. The outcome? Online learning stops being “content” and becomes a behaviour tracker. A course becomes a training simulator, not a film. Kolb’s Cycle finally becomes real in digital learning. Do you use this framework? What results have you seen?

Sheila is a self-described dinosaur 🦕 of pharmacy since she graduated in the 90s 😂 When she decided to take the BCOP exam, she went with the study approach that had always worked for her in school: pick one topic, go deep, and don’t move on until she had it nailed down. The problem? It wasn’t working the way she wanted this time. Progress felt slow, and the mountain of oncology content wasn’t getting any smaller. When she joined our Smart Strategies for Test Taking panel discussion, she decided to try something that felt completely counterintuitive to her - letting go of her old habits and trusting the guidance of pharmacists who had been there, and done that. One technique she picked up was interleaving As Sheila explained it: “The idea is to review something but don’t drill it ad nauseam. Read up on one malignancy, then move on to the next without reciting memorized stuff in your head.” It might sound strange, but interleaving - mixing up topics instead of mastering one before moving on - is proven to improve long-term retention Pharmacists tend to do the opposite Our instinct is to immerse ourselves in one subject until we feel we have it all down. But with oncology? That could take weeks or even months… and you’ll still lose some of what you learned by the time you get to the next section 😅 Studies have shown that people who rotate between topics retain more information than those who don’t. It forces the brain to work harder to recall and connect information - and that extra effort is what helps it stick. Sheila’s takeaway? Sometimes, the best way to learn more is to stop trying to learn everything about a topic all at once --- 📌 Start fostering your growth in oncology pharmacy practice with the Oncology Insights Newsletter I’m the Kelley in KelleyCPharmD 👋 and I help pharmacists learn the complex world of oncology

When we hear “play” at work, we think of Fun Fridays, team lunches, or a table tennis table, and those moments matter. But there’s another kind of play we talk about far less. It’s what happens when teams are free to experiment, think beyond the obvious, and adapt on the fly. That kind of play matters most when roadmaps shift, priorities change, and ambiguity is part of the job. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. They help teams practice tough decisions and unexpected shifts without the real-world risk. It’s a safe way to build confidence under pressure. 𝐎𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. Things like mandatory trainings or help desk ticket resolution. When you turn them into team challenges—with leaderboards, clear goals, and public shout-outs in the all-hands meeting—or role-playing exercises, these low-engagement tasks become visible wins. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭. Imagine creating a system where every employee can submit ideas anytime, not just during annual innovation drives. But here’s the twist: ideas don’t just sit in a database. They get visibility through peer voting, expert review, and transparent feedback. And the best part? Top teams/ideas earn rewards: time to lead pilot projects, budget for testing, or public shoutouts from leadership. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. When learning is playful, people retain more, participate more, and most importantly, care more. If we want teams to take initiative, grow into owners, and lead from the front, we have to give them room to play. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭: 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲. #Leadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork #PlayatWork

𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 Spaced repetition is a #learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasingly longer intervals to help solidify it in your long-term #memory. Here's how it works: ✔️ Initial Exposure: You're first exposed to new information, such as a vocabulary word or a concept. ✔️ Short-Term Review: You review the material shortly after initial exposure, while it's still fresh in your mind. ✔️ Spaced Reviews: Subsequent reviews are spaced out at increasingly longer intervals, such as days, weeks, or months. This technique helps in learning by: ✅ Preventing Forgetting: Spaced repetition helps counteract the natural forgetting curve, where information is lost over time. ✅ Building Long-Term Memory: By reviewing material at optimal intervals, you strengthen connections in your brain, transferring #information from short-term to long-term memory. ✅ Improving Retention: Spaced repetition can lead to better retention of material, even after extended periods. ✅ Reducing Study Time: By optimizing review intervals, you can reduce the overall time spent studying while maintaining or even improving learning outcomes. Spaced repetition is commonly used in language learning, exam preparation, and #skill acquisition. It's a powerful technique to boost your learning efficiency and effectiveness! Implementing spaced repetition in your learning routine can be simple and effective. Here are some steps to get you started: ☑️ Choose a Spaced Repetition Tool: Utilize flashcard apps like Anki, Quizlet, or physical flashcards to implement spaced repetition. ☑️ Create Flashcards: Write key terms or questions on one side and the answers or explanations on the other. ☑️ Set Review Intervals: Determine the optimal review schedule based on your learning goals and material difficulty. ☑️ Review Regularly: Stick to your scheduled reviews, even if it's just a few minutes each day. ☑️ Adjust Intervals: As you become more familiar with the material, gradually increase the review intervals. ☑️ Combine with Active Recall: Engage with the material by actively recalling information rather than simply re-reading it. ☑️ Mix Up Your Study Materials: Incorporate different formats, such as text, images, and audio, to enhance retention. ☑️ Be Consistent: Make spaced repetition a habit by incorporating it into your daily routine. Some popular spaced repetition tools include: ✅ - Anki ✅- Quizlet ✅- Duolingo ( This is the one I love personally for learning new languages) ✅- Memrise ✅- Flashcards Deluxe In short, spaced repetition is a flexible technique that can be adapted to suit your learning style and goals. Experiment with different tools and intervals to find what works best for you!

Imagine asking children to explore their playground or back garden. They begin by asking themselves: what creatures should live here? Then, without disturbing the environment, they quietly observe what creatures are actually present. Once they have noted their findings, they are given a mission: can we create the right conditions for the missing species to return? Could we provide food, water, shelter, or other essential needs to encourage its presence? This simple process invites children into systems thinking, design thinking, STEM and STEAM learning, observation, planning, determination, and critical thinking. All of these emerge naturally because the learning sequence is scaffolded around a real problem that the child identifies, explores, and attempts to solve. There is the possibility of failure, but also the joy of success when butterflies, frogs, or birds begin to return. There are no marks, grades, rankings, or competition. Instead, the motivation comes from within. Children learn to value the feeling that arises when their efforts contribute to making the world a better place. You can do all of this and more at - Upschool.co #education #teacher #school #montessori

Misunderstanding of hands-on experiential learning happens to me all the time. "It just looks like you're playing". From the outside looking in, my workshops can appear on the surface to be adults "playing" with anything from Kinects while building a Mars Rover Prototype to bricks and figures during a LEGO® Serious Play® workshop. What is really happening is much deeper and resonates long after the workshop ends: - Self-reflection = increased self-awareness - Creative thinking = improved problem-solving - Speaking in metaphor and story-telling = stronger connection to each other Covering topics like increasing collaboration, navigating team conflict, strengthening trust, and embracing shared leadership will make a difference in how your team shows up day in and day out. Bringing these topics to life in a way that is memorable, forges cohesion, and encourages people to dig a little deeper... that is what these purposeful methods bring out. You're looking for a way to invest in your team's performance that is educating, engaging, and entertaining. I'll bring the concepts and tools you need. Let's talk it through, but be forewarned, there will be laughter and learning happening along the way! #legoseriousplay #leadershipdevelopment #investinyourteam #teambuilding

Supporting Students with ADHD: Executive Function (EF) Strategies That Work An Educational Psychologist's Perspective Students with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) often experience challenges with executive functioning (EF)-the set of cognitive processes that help us manage time, plan, initiate tasks, regulate emotions, and sustain attention. From an EP’s standpoint, supporting these students isn’t about fixing deficits, but about creating environments and strategies that scaffold their success. What Are the EF Challenges in ADHD? Many children with ADHD struggle with: * Working memory (holding and manipulating information) * Task initiation and completion * Inhibition and self-control * Emotional regulation * Time management and organisation Effective EF Strategies EPs Recommend: 1. Externalise the Invisible Students with ADHD benefit when abstract expectations (like time, organisation, and memory) are made visible: * Use visual schedules, timers, and color-coded planners * Break tasks into clear, short steps * Offer reminder systems (e.g., cue cards, checklists) EP Tip: Visual prompts help shift the burden of EF from internal (demanding) to external (supportive). 2. Build in Structure and Routine Predictability reduces cognitive load. EPs help schools develop: * Consistent classroom routines * Clear transitions between tasks or subjects 3. Teach EF Skills Explicitly Don’t assume children know how to plan or stay organised- teach these as skills, just like reading: * Model task breakdowns * Scaffold planning (e.g., “What do we do first?”) * Use graphic organisers for assignments 4. Use Motivators and Timely Feedback * Use immediate, meaningful reinforcement * Offer choice and novelty to maintain engagement * Use “beat the clock” games EP Insight: ADHD is a disorder of performance, not knowledge-students often know what to do, but struggle to do it consistently without the right supports. 5. Promote Self-Regulation * Teach strategies like ‘stop–think–act,’ emotional labeling, and short movement breaks * Offer calm spaces and sensory tools when needed * Co-regulate through adult modeling and prompts EPs in Action 👩🏻💻 In consultation with schools, EPs: * Help teachers recognise EF-based barriers * Support personalised interventions (e.g., IEP targets, classroom accommodations) * Work directly with students to build metacognitive skills * Provide training for school staff on ADHD-informed practice From an EP’s lens, supporting students with ADHD means understanding their unique brain wiring and building responsive environments, not expecting them to fit a rigid mold. When EF challenges are acknowledged and supported, these students thrive with creativity, energy, and resilience. #EducationalPsychology #ADHD #ExecutiveFunctioning #LearningSupport #TeachingStrategies #InclusiveEducation #ClassroomSupport #NeurodiversityInEducation #EvidenceBasedPractice #BPS #AEP #HCPC #EducationMatters #ProfessionalLearning

🎯 One size never fits all in the classroom. That’s why differentiated instruction isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the reality of teaching today. This framework breaks it down into four simple levers: 1. Content → What students learn 2. Process → How students learn 3. Product → How students show learning 4. Environment → Where students learn When we adjust these, even slightly, we shift classrooms from “delivering lessons” to designing learning experiences. Some highlights I love from this chart: 📚 Tiered assignments & choice boards (student ownership in content) 🧩 Jigsaw method & gallery walks (collaboration in process) 🎭 Performance tasks & digital portfolios (creativity in product) 🪑 Flexible seating & movement breaks (agency in environment) It’s not about doing everything at once. It’s about finding the one small change that unlocks engagement for more students. 👉 Teachers, which of these strategies do you already use and which one are you curious to try next? #Education #TeachingStrategies #DifferentiatedInstruction #EdTech #ActiveLearning