Training That Sticks

Most workplace training is forgotten within days. This workshop gives business leaders, internal trainers, and capability teams the science of how people learn, so they can ensure training actually sticks.

Using principles from cognitive neuroscience, you’ll learn how to boost retention, improve real-world skill application, and get more value from every training dollar.

Designed for business leaders, internal trainers, capability teams, and anyone responsible for employee development, this session introduces practical, evidence-based strategies to improve training outcomes across any role or industry.

Limited Capacity – High Focus

This isn’t a high-volume offer. Each workshop is delivered live by Daniel and designed to go deep, not wide. We only take on a few workshops at a time to maintain quality and attention.

Early booking is recommended to secure a space.

Why This, Why Now?

Training programs are under pressure. HR teams are expected to get staff up to speed faster, improve retention, and drive real performance, often with limited time and resources.

At the same time, HR professionals are being asked to demonstrate ROI, lift capability, and justify training budgets across the business.

This workshop exists to help solve that challenge, not by adding more content, but by using neuroscience to make training stick.

If your current programs are not leading to real behaviour change, now is the time to rethink how training is designed.

Here’s What We’re Offering with the Dendrite Learning Workshops:

The outcome is simple. To help your internal team design training that actually sticks, within just two hours, without overhauling your entire training approach or spending more budget on content that no one remembers.

These workshops are built for business leaders, internal trainers, and capability teams who want neuroscience-based tools to redesign programs that drive real retention and behaviour change.

Workshop Options:

Choose the neuroscience-based workshop that best fits your team’s needs. Each session is built around clear scientific principles and delivers immediately usable strategies.

1. Training That Sticks (Foundations Workshop)

Understand why most corporate training fails to stick and how to fix it. Learn the neuroscience foundations of memory, attention, and behaviour change, giving your team the essential principles for designing training that actually delivers results.

2. Memory Boosting Strategies

Learn how to structure training using retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and active recall techniques.
Ideal for teams who want practical tools to dramatically lift memory retention and knowledge application over time.

3. Managing Cognitive Load for Better Learning

Discover how to design training that matches the brain’s limited working memory capacity.
Learn to reduce overload, boost focus, and help learners process and apply information more effectively.

4. Emotional and Motivational Triggers for Learning

Explore how emotions drive memory formation, motivation, and behaviour change.
Learn to design training that connects emotionally, sparks intrinsic motivation, and drives deeper, longer-lasting learning outcomes.

How Do We Do It?

Through a targeted, high-impact workshop format supported by smart prep, science-backed tools, and a clear focus on outcomes, not fluff.

Phase 1: Your Quick Win

We kick things off with a Welcome Kit and Planning Call, delivered within 72 hours of booking. You’ll get:

• A 5-minute “Training Leak Check” to identify where your current training is underperforming

• A one-page guide for identifying and fixing failing learning programs relative to your selected workshop.

• A 30-minute planning call to tailor the workshop to your team’s goals

This gives you an immediate sense of clarity and momentum, before we even deliver the session.

Phase 2: The Workshop + Long-Term Impact

Then we dive into the 2-hour neuroscience-based workshop.

You’ll get practical insight into:

• How the brain actually stores (and forgets) information.

• Why your current training is likely failing in the respective area the workshop is covering.

• What to change, and what to stop doing, in your next program.

You’ll walk away with tools like the Learning Transfer Grid and Memory Boosting Toolkit so your team can immediately start applying what they’ve learned.

You’ll also receive a 1-page Leadership Summary for easy internal communication, making it easier to generate internal buy-in for next steps.

Workshop Pricing Overview

Online Workshop: For teams who want practical neuroscience insights without the logistics of in-person delivery.

• Fixed Price: $1,500 AUD + GST

Includes planning, delivery, and all digital resources.

In-Person Workshop (Sydney / Central Coast / Newcastle): Best for NSW teams who want a more collaborative, on-site experience:

• Fixed Price: $2,500 AUD + GST

Includes local travel, planning, delivery, and all workshop resources.

In-Person Workshop: For leadership teams or L&D functions where in person engagement matters most.

• Fixed Price: $2,750 AUD + GST + travel and accommodation (when required)

All travel costs are confirmed upfront - no padding, mark-ups, or hidden fees. Only what’s required to deliver the session - nothing more.

What You Get

✔ Workshop Planning Call – Aligns the session with your real training priorities

✔ Dendrite Welcome Kit – Delivered within 72 hours to get you moving straight away

✔ 2-Hour Neuroscience Workshop – Live delivery (online or in-person) for your internal team

✔ Memory Boosting Toolkit – Practical, repeatable learning strategies

✔ Learning Transfer Grid – A framework to improve retention and application

✔ Leadership Summary Slide – Summarises the value of the session for internal sharing

Our Guarantee

If you don’t feel this workshop delivered at least 50% of the value you expected, we’ll refund half your fee - no awkwardness. That’s it. You’ve got nothing to lose and a better training strategy to gain.

Who This is For (And Not For)

This is for you if:
• You are a business leader, internal trainer, capability owner, or manager responsible for training outcomes
• You already have training content or programs in place
• You want practical, neuroscience-backed strategies you can apply immediately

This is not for you if:
• You’re looking for someone to deliver staff training directly
• You have no input or influence over how training is designed or delivered
• You are expecting a "magic bullet" solution without internal action

Why Dendrite Learning?

This workshop is grounded in real science, not trends, gimmicks, or unproven theory.

It’s built by Daniel Smart, founder of Dendrite Learning, who combines a background in education and scientific research with hands-on experience improving training outcomes in real workplace environments.

Daniel is the author of the white paper “From Training to Transformation: How Neuroscience Can Fix Ineffective Corporate Training”, which outlines why most corporate training fails, and what organisations can do to fix it using four core principles:

• Active learning (not passive content delivery)

• Retrieval practice and spaced repetition

• Cognitive load management

• Emotional and motivational triggers

These are not abstract ideas - they’re neuroscience-based strategies that drive better learning, retention, and workplace performance.

This session isn’t about inspiration - It’s grounded in evidence.

Whether you're building a new L&D initiative or refining an existing one, you’ll leave with clear, practical strategies backed by research and immediately ready to apply.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right fit for your team:

Step 1: Send an email to daniel.smart@dendritelearning.com

Step 2: Use the subject line: “Workshop Booking”

Step 3: In the message, let me know:

• Which workshop you are interested in

• Are you interested in online or in-person delivery?

• If in-person, are you in Sydney, Central Coast, or Newcastle, or somewhere else?

Once you reach out, we’ll send over available dates, a short overview, and we’ll get your Welcome Kit out within 72 hours.

Prefer not to email directly?
You can also use the form at the bottom of the page to express interest in the Training That Sticks Workshop. We’ll respond within one business day.

Payment Options

You can choose from two simple payment methods:

• Pay the full amount upfront - ideal if you want a clean invoice and no follow-up admin

• Pay 50% to secure your booking, and the remaining 50% after delivery - useful if you need to align with internal payment cycles

Invoices are issued once we confirm your booking, and payment secures your spot.

Bonus

As soon as you book, you’ll get access to a bonus guide:

“The 5 Neuroscience Traps That Are Ruining Your Training” – A short PDF that helps you spot low-impact habits in your current learning programs.

Looking forward to helping your team turn training into a real business asset.

Daniel Smart

Founder, Dendrite Learning

P.S. We only take on a small number of sessions at a time so we can stay hands-on with every team. If this feels like a fit, it’s worth booking before the next block is full.

FAQ’s

• Who is this workshop actually for?

  This session is not designed to train your frontline staff. It’s for the people responsible for shaping training outcomes; business leaders, internal trainers, and capability teams. It’s also highly relevant for senior leaders or C-suite executives who oversee strategy, culture, or workforce development and want to ensure their training investments are delivering measurable returns.

• We already have training programs in place. Will this still help?

  Absolutely. This workshop is built to improve the effectiveness of what you already have. We don’t throw everything out. We show you how to make it stick, using principles that align with how the brain actually learns.

• We’re too busy right now. Can we book for later in the year?

  Yes. You can reserve a workshop slot in a future quarter, even if you don’t know the exact date yet. This gives you flexibility while still securing your place in the calendar before it fills.

• Is this a one-size-fits-all session?

  No. Every workshop includes a short planning call to tailor the session to your team’s needs. While the core neuroscience principles remain consistent, the examples, discussion points, and focus areas are shaped around your real challenges.

• Will this be too academic or theoretical?

  Definitely not. This is not a university lecture or a science explainer. Everything is practical, clear, and immediately applicable to real-world learning programs, backed by evidence, not buzzwords.

• How many people can attend?

  We recommend up to 15 attendees to keep the session interactive and focused. If you have a larger team or cross-functional group, we can adapt delivery or run multiple sessions to suit.

• What if we need to reschedule?

  That’s no problem. We just ask for 10 business days’ notice and we’ll work with you to find a new time. We get that priorities shift. This offer is built with business realities in mind.

• How do we demonstrate the value of this to others?

  After the session, you’ll receive a one-page Leadership Summary that captures the key takeaways, why they matter, and suggested next steps. It’s ideal for sharing with senior leadership or other stakeholders who want to see outcomes and ROI.

• What if we’re not satisfied?

  If the workshop doesn’t deliver at least 50% of the value you expected, we’ll refund half your fee. No awkward conversations required. We stand by the science and the session.

• Do we need any special tech or setup?

  No special tools needed. For online delivery, we use Zoom. For in-person, we bring everything required for delivery. All you’ll need is a screen or TV that can display content from a laptop. A basic meeting room setup is more than enough.

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