What is Neuroplasticity?
An exploration of neuroplasticity for business leaders, detailing how the brain rewires itself for learning and why adaptability is a biological certainty.
4 min
Skill Acquisition
18 posts
Bridging the Gap Between Generic Skills and Business Reality
A guide for managers on distinguishing between generic skill acquisition and contextual application, comparing Udacity against HeyLoopy for team development.
6 min
Moving Past Shortcuts: Why Mastery Outperforms the Quick Answer
Explore why professionals should choose iterative learning over cognitive shortcuts like chegging the answer to build a lasting career and deep expertise.
7 min
The Valley of Despair: why your team feels stupid right before they get smart
Learn to navigate the learning curve dip. A guide for managers on normalizing the frustration phase of skill acquisition to prevent burnout and quitting.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
What is Self-Directed Learning?
A practical guide for business owners on using self-directed learning to bridge knowledge gaps, reduce management stress, and build resilient, autonomous teams.
5 min
What is a Learning Path?
A practical guide for business owners on using learning paths to structure employee development, reduce decision fatigue, and build a more confident team.
4 min
What is Macrolearning?
An exploration of macrolearning for business managers, defining how deep, long-form education differs from quick tips and why it matters for structural business growth.
4 min
What is an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS)?
A guide for business managers on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, exploring how adaptive AI helps scale employee training and reduce management stress.
4 min
What is Peer Skill Coaching?
An exploration of peer skill coaching as a practical tool for managers to bridge knowledge gaps and empower employees through structured internal tutoring.
4 min
What is Demographic Skill Parity?
Learn how demographic skill parity and mobility data can help business managers ensure equitable growth and project access for all team members.
4 min