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    Stop Wasting Time: Train Only on What You Don't Know

    August 2025 by Phyllis Simon, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, BVS Performance Solutions

    In the world of learning and professional development, time is the most precious resource. Whether you're onboarding new employees, upskilling a team, or trying to stay competitive, the effectiveness of your training program comes down to one simple question:

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    Are you teaching people things they already know? If the answer is yes — even a little — you're wasting time, motivation, and money.

    The Old Model: One-Size-Fits-All

    Traditional training programs often take a "spray and pray" approach. Everyone sits through the same content, moves through the same modules, and takes the same tests — regardless of what they already know. This might make sense logistically, but it comes at a high cost:

    • Engagement drops.

      Learners get bored or frustrated when they're forced to relearn information they already understand.

    • Time is lost.

      Hours (or days) are spent on topics that provide zero new value.

    • Cost rises.

      More training time means more resources, more instructor hours, and more downtime from productive work.

    The Smarter Alternative: Train Only on What You Don't Know with BVS SnapShot

    Imagine a training program that adapts to the learner. Before anything begins, it identifies exactly what you know — and more importantly, what you don't. Then it delivers a targeted, efficient experience focused only on those gaps. This is not just efficient — it's transformative.

    Why It Works

    1. Hyper-Personalization

      Every learner has a different baseline of knowledge. A program that trains only on what's unknown tailors itself to the individual, not the average. This leads to faster learning and better retention.

    2. Increased Engagement

      When training feels relevant, people pay attention. Instead of slogging through the familiar, learners are challenged — and challenge is what drives growth.

    3. Better ROI

      Time and money are spent only where they're needed. Employees can spend less time in training and more time applying what they've learned — often within hours or days.

    4. Confidence and Competency

      By focusing on weak spots, learners not only gain new knowledge but also reinforce their self-awareness. They walk away knowing exactly what they've improved, and why it matters.

    5. Scalability

      Especially in large organizations, targeted training means you can scale learning without scaling cost. You don't need more trainers — you need smarter systems.

    How It's Done

    BVS' SnapShot "train only what you don't know" function consists of key components:

    • Pre-Assessment or Diagnostic Testing:

      A fast, smart evaluation to establish what the learner already knows.

    • Adaptive Learning Platform:

      A system that adjusts the curriculum in real-time based on learner knowledge.

    • Modular Content:

      Training that can be broken down and reassembled based on identified gaps.

    • Analytics:

      Feedback loops to continuously monitor progress and refine training delivery.

    Final Thoughts

    In a world full of content, attention is the new currency. The best training programs don't just deliver information — they deliver relevant information. They respect the learner's time and focus on one thing only: closing the gap between what you know and what you need to know.

    The Solution: BVS Dynamic Learning with SnapShot. Stop wasting time.

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