Learning Myths in Corporate Learning: What Really Works and What Just Sounds Good

This masterclass takes a critical look at some of the most persistent myths, trends and buzzwords in corporate learning. From personalised and self-directed learning to microlearning, learning styles and AI, participants will explore which approaches are supported by evidence, which are often misunderstood, and what actually helps people learn and improve their performance at work. With a particular focus on self-directed learning, the session examines the conditions employees need to learn effectively, including clear goals, relevance, guidance, feedback, time and opportunities for application. Participants will learn how to question popular learning trends, separate hype from evidence and make better-informed decisions when designing learning that leads to sustainable transfer into everyday work.

Yvonne Konstanze Behnke

Strategy, Training, Consulting for Corporate Learning, E-Learning Professional

Dr Yvonne Konstanze Behnke, an L&D strategist, scientist, designer and e-teaching expert, has developed learning and development solutions for two decades, integrating strategy, didactics, science, design, and AI for companies and institutions.
She spent eight years researching and teaching psychological, didactic and instructional design foundations of multimedia learning at Humboldt University zu Berlin. Dr Behnke has published over 20 papers and book chapters, sharing her expertise at conferences, corporate events, and workshops. Her book on debunking learning myths is set for release by Haufe in early 2025.