Creating a culture of continuous learning

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“The single biggest driver of business impact is the strength of an organization’s learning culture.” Josh Bersin

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Step 1: Establish Continuous Learning as a Fundamental Value Within the Organization

Continuous learning should be ingrained as one of the most important priorities for employees. This can be achieved by allocating dedicated time for learning, such as scheduling blocks of time each week or month and emphasizing to employees the significance of continued learning to the organization.

Step 2: Encourage Continuous and Constructive Feedback

Encouraging continuous and constructive feedback is crucial for personal and professional growth. By receiving feedback regularly, individuals can identify their strengths and weaknesses, set achievable goals, and improve their performance over time.

Step 3: Create an Optimal Learning Environment

At its core, it is an environment that fosters continuous learning and growth, where employees are encouraged to upskill and reskill themselves to stay updated with the latest advancements and industry best practices.

Step 4: Lead by Example

Business leaders should be setting an example for their peers and team members. The same applies to employees who are in influential positions. The more senior that leaders are, the more impactful their behaviors will be on the rest of the organization.

When a learning leader prioritizes their own skill development and demonstrates commitment to learning they create a positive environment for others to also learn and grow. By embodying a culture of learning, you can inspire those around you to also prioritize their own personal and professional development.

Step 5: Experiment with Learning Methods

Exploring various learning methods opens doors to unique benefits that cater to your workforce’s needs. For instance, synchronous learning facilitates real-time experiences at set intervals, while asynchronous learning offers flexibility for accessing educational content day or night.

Additionally, blended learning strikes a balance between in-person and online approaches, empowering all learners, including those with specialized needs, to unlock their full potential through a diverse blend of traditional and digital experiences, fostering limitless growth and development.

Step 6: Develop Personalized Learning & Career Growth Plans for Every Employee

We’re long past the point where a one-size-fits-all approach would suffice. Learning initiatives need to be designed to ensure that they are highly relevant to each individual employee. When you establish learning goals and devise a well-thought-out strategy to accomplish them, your team also becomes more involved in the learning process. It’s no longer simply about finishing a course; it’s about comprehending the larger context and assisting your staff members in achieving growth in their careers at your organization.

Until next time,

James & Sylvia