{"id":1099,"date":"2026-01-12T20:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2026-01-12T20:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:33:51","slug":"focused-training-for-greater-retention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/focused-training-for-greater-retention\/","title":{"rendered":"Focused Training For Greater Retention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/art-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/art-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1100\" width=\"620\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/art-1.png 613w, http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/art-1-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the idea of skills-based development and training sounds so appealing and a worthy investment, what\u2019s the one thing that holds us back? <strong>Time<\/strong>. We\u2019re already being pulled in a thousand different directions and the prospect of adding something else, even though we know it could be incredibly beneficial, just doesn\u2019t seem possible. So, we put it on the backburner or forget about it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there is a solution and it comes in the form of short courses. And the benefits are numerous. This month, we\u2019ll break down some of the biggest ones:<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaches in less time, but with lots of impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we all know, time is a precious commodity, and capsulized courses meet the need for skills-based learning in a fraction of the time. Students often report higher levels of retention when courses are offered in smaller, focused \u2018chunks\u2019, rather than longer, drawn-out lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offers rapid skill acquisition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short courses are designed to meet the needs of fast-moving organizations. They allow team members to acquire new skills quickly and start putting that knowledge to work right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addresses skill gaps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every organization has areas where skills are lacking. Every leader, both new and seasoned, has areas where they could use some support. Capsulized learning provides a practical solution to bridge these gaps in a format that doesn\u2019t require a huge commitment of time and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boosts confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning new skills and knowledge can boost team members\u2019 confidence and self-esteem, particularly those new to leadership roles. And it can have a positive impact on all aspects of a person\u2019s life, not just work performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to start putting the power of short courses to work for your organization? Leah M Joppy and Associates<\/strong> has created <strong>Impact60<\/strong>, a series of highly focused, skills-based courses covering a variety of leadership topics such as <strong>Leading From Where You Are<\/strong>, <strong>The 3 Drivers of Motivation<\/strong>, and many more. More impact in less time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us at <strong>301 -351-9523<\/strong> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:leah@lmja.com\">leah@lmja.com<\/a> to learn what we\u2019re offering and how we can help your organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the idea of skills-based development and training sounds so appealing and a worthy investment, what\u2019s the one thing that holds us back? Time. We\u2019re already being pulled in a thousand different directions and the prospect of adding something else, even though we know it could be incredibly beneficial, just doesn\u2019t seem possible. 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