EMOTIONS AND MEMORY

Think back to a powerful training moment in your life. Chances are, it was not just what you learned It was how it made you feel. That is the power of emotion. Emotion does not just colour memory it cements it.

Why Emotions Matter in Training

Emotionally charged experiences are easier to encode and retrieve from memory.
Positive emotions (curiosity, excitement, pride) enhance attention and boost long-term retention.
Negative emotions (stress, fear, confusion) can hinder learning or in some cases, make lessons unforgettable.

Emotion + Memory = Action

When training connects with emotion:

Employees become more engaged
They relate the material to real-life situations
They are more likely to apply and share what they have learned

This emotional resonance is often the bridge between learning and doing.

Six Ways to Use Emotion to Improve Training Transfer Effectiveness

Start with Real-World Stories
Build in Moments of Discovery
Create Safe Learning Environments
Tap into Purpose
Celebrate Progress
Use Reflection

If your training does not move them, it will not stay with them.
In addition, if it does not stay, it will not transfer.

At ITTEC 2025, we will explore how emotion shapes training and how to design for both memory and meaning.

Register now for ITTEC 2025 – https://itteconference.com/registration.php let us create training that sticks because it touches both the head and the heart.

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