Seven Facts about Adult Learning

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  1. Groups learn faster than individuals
  2. An individual’s commitment is proportionate to personal investment in design
  3. Highly cohesive groups influence each other more than non-cohesive groups
  4. People will be more motivated when they know goals and format
  5. The learner is responsible for learning
  6. People have to see practical connection
  7. An appeal to emotions is by far the most effective way to capture attention and memory

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard helps overwhelmed technical leaders debug their management approach. She teaches them how to manage up, support people through change, and make time for strategic work. Her education in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University helps her connect technical work with people management. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Allison focuses on improving product delivery and leadership culture. Her experience includes work in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries. Allison regularly speaks at global conferences like Scrum Gatherings and Agile Alliance's Agile20xx. She promotes women's leadership as the program director for Women in Agile's Mentorship program. When she's not working, Allison likes to drink lattes and listen to Broadway musicals. Allison is a proud glasses wearer and co-owner of Middlegame Partners.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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