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To achieve effective results from the endless carousel of data we intake, a moment of disconnection is required; a second to take stock and appraise the stimuli we receive.

Do this, and you will experience clarity the likes of which you have never experienced before; the kind of mind-honing clarity which facilitates fresh and innovative thought. It’s too easy for our focus to be obscured and our impetus to be dulled by the ‘noise’ of everyday life

There are three key concepts to put in place once you believe in and acknowledge that “the Dip” is real. Learners must go through the Dip for true learning to take place. In other words, this is part of a normal change process. Both trainers and learners need to own it, embrace it and plan for it. Change is a process, not an event. We have all heard this one before, but do we apply it appropriately? (Hint: Those of you using the PowerPoint osmosis technique, or using a one-time only event to promote learning—stop it!) Learners can survive the Dip. To survive the Dip (or chasm, as the case may be), here are three very important steps learners must consider: Expect it. Name it. Build in support.