Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training

In order to design and deliver effective learning and development initiatives, it is essential to understand how our brains process and retain information.

Neuroscience for Learning and Development introduces the latest research and concepts, equipping L&D and training professionals with an understanding of the inner workings of the mind. Covering areas such as how to create effective learning environments, promoting motivation and how to make learning 'stickier' through the use of stories, the book offers practical tools and ideas that can be applied in a variety of contexts, from digital learning and in-person training sessions, to coaching conversations, to lectures and presentations.

Neuroscience for Learning and Development also features insights from L&D practitioners who have applied these approaches. Readers will not only find new techniques they can implement straight away, but will also discover research that backs up what they are already doing well, enabling them to put convincing cases to budget holders.

This updated second edition contains new chapters on digital learning and on the importance of sleep, as well as updated wider content and new material on mindfulness, learning through your senses and the neuroscience of habits.

Stella Collins is co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Stellar Labs.

She is an acknowledged expert on the practical application of science-based learning to business performance and is author of Kogan Page's bestselling book Neuroscience for Learning and Development, plus other business books. She inspires audiences at international conferences and is regularly invited as a guest on round table discussions, webinars, podcasts and blogs.

She has a clear understanding of the challenges faced by organisations in upskilling and reskilling their people at all levels, especially with digital change being so high on the agenda.

She and her team pragmatically apply principles from neuroscience and psychology to consult, design and build practical performance focused solutions and achieve measurable ROI. She has trained 1,000s of learning professionals in brain friendly principles in more than 20 years in L&D.
She has a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Human Communication, is a Fellow of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning, author on Linkedin Learning and one of the Brain Ladies.

Stella Collins says 'There is no such thing as a boring topic - just boring training'.