When we ask teams across different companies and geographies how often they’re learning at work, they typically respond with “occasionally” and “infrequently.” And when we ask what that learning looks like, the answer is often “when I took a course.”
How to Help Your Team Learn in the Flow of Work
Learning doesn’t have to be formal, structured, or scheduled to be effective.
February 15, 2023
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Summary.
Learning in the flow of work — when learning happens in the moment and as part of the regular working day — is essential for everyone. When teams don’t find ways to learn as they work, they limit their performance. But when they find their learning flow, it becomes so embedded into daily routines and rituals that it’s no longer labeled as “learning,” and instead becomes an integral part of how work happens. Here’s what managers need to know about learning in the flow of work — and how to implement it on their teams.