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of Elearning 
Event-based learning is sufficient as a 
stand-alone learning program offering 
MYTH 
Continuous learning heightens 
skill transfer to the job TRUTH 
Here’s what happens when we learn something without 
any reinforcement: 
After 1 hour 
we forget 50% 
After 2 days 
we forget 80% 
Yes, we have skills gaps, but it’s 
not that serious of an issue.2 MYTH 
There is a global talent crisis and 
most HR leaders are underprepared. TRUTH 
63% of CEOs are 
concerned about the 
availability of key skills. 
CEO 
Learn more about these myths in a 
free ebook at Skillsoft.com/FreeEbook 
1 Memory: Contribution to Experimental Psychology by Herman Ebbinghaus. 1885/1913. 
2 The world at work: Jobs, pay, and skills for 3.5 billion people by Richard Dobbs, et al. McKinsey 
Global Institute, June 2012. 
3 17th Annual Global CEO Survey. PwC, 2014. 
After 31 days 
we forget 90%1 
50% of CEOs plan to increase 
headcount over the next 12 months.3 
CEO 
12 MONTHS 
Skills 
Collaborating 
Strategic thinking 
Decision making 
Problem solving 
Open-mindedness

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Infographic: 2 Myths of ELearning

  • 1. Share On 2 MYTHS of Elearning Event-based learning is sufficient as a stand-alone learning program offering MYTH Continuous learning heightens skill transfer to the job TRUTH Here’s what happens when we learn something without any reinforcement: After 1 hour we forget 50% After 2 days we forget 80% Yes, we have skills gaps, but it’s not that serious of an issue.2 MYTH There is a global talent crisis and most HR leaders are underprepared. TRUTH 63% of CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills. CEO Learn more about these myths in a free ebook at Skillsoft.com/FreeEbook 1 Memory: Contribution to Experimental Psychology by Herman Ebbinghaus. 1885/1913. 2 The world at work: Jobs, pay, and skills for 3.5 billion people by Richard Dobbs, et al. McKinsey Global Institute, June 2012. 3 17th Annual Global CEO Survey. PwC, 2014. After 31 days we forget 90%1 50% of CEOs plan to increase headcount over the next 12 months.3 CEO 12 MONTHS Skills Collaborating Strategic thinking Decision making Problem solving Open-mindedness