Learning That Lasts
Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers
$73.25
- Paperback
296 pages
- Release Date
13 January 2026
Summary
Make Learning Stick Through Reflection Activities
Employees today crave development, growth, and skill building. They also want more meaning and connection at work. When they learn to reflect on training experiences intentionally, they get all that and more. Pausing to reflect makes it easier to retain and transfer the knowledge and skills we need on the job.
L&D expert Katrina Kennedy shares more than 45 reflective learning activities that instructional designers, facil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781960231628 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1960231626 |
| Author: | Katrina Kennedy |
| Publisher: | American Society for Training & Development |
| Imprint: | ASTD Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Release Date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 564g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 178mm x 253mm |

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Critics Review
“Finally, a book that places the role of reflection in learning front and center. It’s a treasure trove of practical activities you can start using in your work immediately.”
—Anamaria Dorgo, Learning and Community Consultant; Founder, Handle With Brain
“Katrina Kennedy has taken the critical element of reflection in learning and made it tangible, real, and impactful. If you need to design any type of meaningful instruction from classroom to online, this should be your go-to guide for making reflection practical, purposeful, and performance-driven.”
—Karl Kapp, Professor of Instructional Technology, Commonwealth University
“This book is a gift to anyone serious about creating meaningful learning. Katrina doesn’t just talk about reflection—she shows you how to make it transformational.”
—Keith Keating, Chief Learning Officer, BDO Canada
“Grounded in brain science, Kennedy’s indispensable toolkit of reflection activities shifts the focus from how we teach to how people learn—encouraging participants to pause, process, and reflect on every learning experience. Learning That Lasts is a must-have for any trainer or instructional designer.”
—Susan D. Landay, President, Trainers Warehouse
“Learning That Lasts is a must-read for any learning professional seeking to deepen impact through intentional reflection. Katrina’s ability to offer practical, insightful activities that empower trainers and designers to create meaningful, enduring learning experiences is truly amazing.”
—Sonja D. Roque, Learning & Development – Leadership Academy, HARMAN International
Katrina Kennedy
Katrina Kennedy is passionate about helping people design and deliver learning that transfers to the job to drive real results. She has worked with thousands of trainers and subject matter experts for more than 25 years to produce engaging learning experiences across dozens of industries. Known as “the trainer’s trainer,” Kennedy is devoted to inspiring engagement, community, and connection with an evidence-based, interactive approach. She has a master’s degree in human resource management and development from Chapman University and writes about learning and reflection on LinkedIn.
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