9 Jul 2026
1:00 pm ET

Learner engagement can be difficult to predict. Training managers invest time and resources into programs they expect to resonate, only to find employees disengaged for reasons ranging from mismatched modalities to unclear content relevance and industry-specific expectations. When organizations rely on assumptions about what drives engagement rather than looking to tangible, real-world data about learner sentiment, training becomes misaligned, inefficient or simply unmotivating for the people it’s meant to support.

It’s no wonder, then, that Training Industry data shows that 67% of learners say they multitask during training. The disconnect is real, and it’s everywhere.

These engagement challenges become far more manageable once organizations understand the patterns driving them. By examining the influence of modality preferences, industry norms and other learner factors, learning leaders can move from guesswork to designing experiences that meet learners where they are, resulting in more consistent participation and stronger outcomes.

In this Research Spotlight, we’ll share exclusive Training Industry findings on the state of learner engagement and why employees respond differently across contexts. Drawing on insights from our report, “A Guide to Training Topics and Modalities: Exploring the Net Engagement Index,” we’ll explore what motivates learners to opt in, why they check out and how to better align organizational priorities with learner needs. You’ll leave with a clear, evidence-based perspective to help you design more engaging, relevant and effective learning experiences.

In this session, you’ll be able to answer:

  1. Which factors have the greatest impact on learner engagement across modalities and training formats?
  2. How do topic relevance and industry expectations shape participation and completion?
  3. Where do training managers’ assumptions about engagement differ from what employees truly value?

Included with this session, you’ll gain access to these exclusive, data-driven Training Industry research products: 

  • [Infographic] The Truth Behind the Learner Engagement Gap
  • [E-Book] A Guide to Training Topics and Modalities: Exploring the Net Engagement Index

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