How to Help Your Employees Learn from Each Other

Peer-to-peer learning can be a powerful development tool that breaks through some common barriers to skill-building—and it taps into the expertise that already exists in your organization. People learn new skills best in any situation that includes all four stages of what we call the “Learning Loop”: gain knowledge; practice by applying that knowledge; get feedback; and reflect on what has been learned. Peer-to-peer learning encompasses all of these. To set up a peer-to-peer learning program for your team, focus on building a safe environment where they will be open to constructive feedback, and focus on real-world situations so participants can apply the skills they’ve learned quickly.