{"id":8122,"date":"2023-11-22T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maestrolearning.com\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2023-10-02T14:28:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T14:28:29","slug":"culture-of-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maestrolearning.com\/blogs\/culture-of-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"How Building a Transformative Culture of Learning Can Help Your Team Thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many learning professionals, building a transformative culture of learning within their organization is the ultimate goal\u2014and for good reason! Without a successful culture of learning, the one-off tools and training you offer\u2014no matter how innovative or engaging they are\u2014won\u2019t be as effective in creating lasting behavioral change. It\u2019s a bit like planting a tree. You can plop a sapling in the ground, but if the soil doesn\u2019t contain the needed nutrients, the tree won\u2019t grow. It\u2019s the same with learning. You can create incredible learning experiences for your learners all day long, but if learning isn\u2019t baked into the culture of your organization<\/a>\u2014if it\u2019s not a part of the soil in which your organization grows\u2014you\u2019ll be missing out on the most meaningful impact.<\/p>\n

In order to get the most out of your thoroughly researched and meticulously designed L&D efforts, your organization needs a transformative culture of learning.<\/p>\n

What is a culture of learning?<\/h2>\n

The Association for Talent Development describes a culture of learning as a culture \u201cin which employees continuously seek, share, and apply new knowledge and skills to improve individual and organizational performance.\u201d Sounds pretty great, right? But this kind of culture doesn\u2019t just happen. It must be purposefully created and constantly cultivated.<\/p>\n

Transformative learning<\/h3>\n

In her LinkedIn Learning guide to creating a culture of learning, Dr. Britt Andreatta claims that every organization already has a culture of learning<\/a>. Some are transformative\u2014intentionally built for growth and development\u2014but many are simply neglected, which causes harmful effects that ripple out into every corner of the organization. In neglected cultures of learning, people still learn (people are always learning), just not for the benefit of the organization. Instead, they learn conformity; they learn limits. In order to avoid this sad and stagnant reality, you must develop a foundation for transformative learning.<\/p>\n

What is transformative learning? It\u2019s \u201cthe expansion of consciousness through the transformation of worldview and capacities of the self.\u201d In a nutshell, transformative learning is the ability (and willingness) to change how we see and do things. So it makes perfect sense that the most effective cultures of learning are built on this perception of change. After all, learning exists to create change<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of a learning culture<\/h2>\n

The goal of continuous training (upskilling and reskilling) is fairly straightforward: team members gain or hone skills in order to benefit their organization. But the goal of creating a culture of learning goes far beyond just acquiring and improving skills. The goal of transformative cultures of learning is to create teams of driven and adaptable learners who are prepared to overcome any challenge.<\/p>\n

Fosters a growth mindset<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard the saying, \u201cWhen you stop growing, you start dying.\u201d Despite the harshness of the wording, the message is clear. Embracing a culture of lifelong learning is one of the most powerful ways to achieve a growth mindset. By continuously investing in your team\u2019s learning and development, you not only show them that you support their growth; you also encourage them to adopt their own growth mindset. This opens the doors to innovation and creativity, through which you might just find solutions that could take your organization to the next level.<\/p>\n

Encourages employee investment<\/h3>\n

When you successfully cultivate a culture of learning, your team members don\u2019t just engage with the learning material you provide; they ingest, digest, and then reinvest it into the organization. Why? Because they feel valued; they know that their growth matters. A transformative culture of learning recognizes that every learner is unique and offers up the best possible learning experience for each specific learner.<\/p>\n

This not only helps the individual\u2019s growth but also the growth of the organization, for said employee\u2014now empowered by their positive and meaningful learning experience\u2014is more likely to share their knowledge with their coworkers, reinvesting the value of learning in the organization. Not to mention, having a robust culture of learning significantly improves employee retention and talent acquisition.<\/p>\n

Develops adaptable employees<\/h3>\n

When learning is treated as a way of life within your organization, you set the stage for meaningful behavioral change. And that is, after all, what learning is all about, right? It\u2019s no secret that the most successful companies prioritize innovative learning and development<\/a>. They do this because they know that \u201clearning as a way of life\u201d is the best and most proactive approach to the challenges of the ever-changing work landscape. Adaptable employees are expert problem solvers. They think more creatively and have an instinct to innovate. In other words, they\u2019re your greatest asset.<\/p>\n

How to build a culture of learning<\/h2>\n

Now that you know the benefits of a transformative culture of learning, it\u2019s time to build one for your team. But how exactly does one do that, you might be wondering. Where should you begin? Let\u2019s consider some steps you can take to start laying the foundations for your culture of learning.<\/p>\n

Embed learning in your culture<\/h3>\n

In many organizations, learning is treated like an event; a task on a to-do list; something that takes team members away from their daily duties. But that disconnected, one-off approach to learning will never achieve a transformative culture of learning. If you really want to create a culture of learning, then learning must be baked into your company\u2019s vision and values<\/a>. It should be part of every team member\u2019s everyday work life.<\/p>\n

Choose systems over schedules<\/h3>\n

Humans are wired to learn. And with today\u2019s endless access to information, workers are learning all the time. Throughout the course of their day, they digest blog articles, podcasts, video tutorials, and more. Many of them are already adept at learning in the flow of work. So why do some L&D initiatives rely solely on scheduling a four-hour workshop once a year and expect learners to retain (and expertly implement) what they learn? It\u2019s an outdated approach.<\/p>\n

In her Forbes article on building a culture of learning<\/a>, The Academy of Tomorrow CEO Lital Marom encourages leaders to \u201cGently remind employees about learning opportunities through daily feeds, allow people to see what their peers are learning and recommend and set goals and deadlines for training.\u201d Remember, learning is a process<\/a>. By making learning a habit\u2014a part of your team\u2019s everyday experience\u2014you\u2019ll ensure your learners are more inclined to absorb, retain, and utilize what they learn, fostering a culture of continuous (and meaningful) learning.<\/p>\n

Along with that, ensure that the systems you create have a purpose behind them. Use what you know as a learning leader\u2014like the benefits of social learning<\/a>\u2014to make decisions about what sort of systems to employ.<\/p>\n\n

Empower your employees<\/h3>\n

In his Harvard Business Review<\/em> article<\/a> on building a strong learning culture, James McKenna urges employers \u201cto help employees become expert learners \u2014 people with the will to learn, the skill to do it effectively, and the ability to apply that learning in ways that positively impact their performance and that of their teams.\u201d But where do you start?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on a mission to transform the culture of learning in your organization, start with what your employees are learning on their own. Lital Marom claims that \u201cThe key to success is in aligning organizational needs and learning resources with employees\u2019 interests and development needs.\u201d Chances are, your learners know what they want to learn; that\u2019s why they read blog articles, listen to podcasts, and watch video tutorials. If you can show them that your organization is ready and willing to invest in their specific learning objectives\u2014thereby giving them a sense of ownership over their learning experience\u2014they will be more likely to engage with the material and implement what they\u2019ve learned. Then, once you\u2019ve identified the material that will resonate with your learners, you can start crafting the learning experience.<\/p>\n

Prioritize accessibility<\/h3>\n

Learning should meet people where they are<\/a>. And in today\u2019s work landscape, people exist (and learn) in a variety of places and with a diversity of abilities. Workers learn independently, asynchronously, incrementally, and through various mediums. If you truly want to encourage a culture of learning, you must prioritize accessibility. This might include crafting strategic blended learning experiences<\/a>, creating accessible eLearning courses in Rise<\/a>, or working to ensure your learners have access to the best content. Don\u2019t make them hunt for what they need. Create the conditions for learning and support the desire to learn by curating a library of inclusive and empowering learning opportunities for everyone in the organization.<\/p>\n

Guide and provide feedback<\/h3>\n

In a perfect world, your learners would be able to expertly master the balance of learning in the flow of work, retain all the valuable information they absorbed, and then share what they learned with the organization in order to benefit the collective. And while that vision is achievable, it won\u2019t just happen on its own. L&D leaders, along with managers and supervisors, must be willing and able to guide their team members on their learning journeys and provide feedback on their progress. Creating a culture of learning is a team effort, and every player matters.<\/p>\n

The future of learning<\/h2>\n

At Maestro, we envision a reality where leaders, learners, and L&D professionals know that time and money spent on learning is the best investment they can make. It is our vision<\/a> to create a world where a culture of learning is the driving force behind every organization. Why? Because we know that transformative learning is vital for growth and lasting success. If you share our vision for the future, join us and the thousands of learning professionals dedicated to inspiring change through learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many learning professionals, building a transformative culture of learning within their organization is the ultimate goal\u2014and for good reason! Without a successful culture of learning, the one-off tools and training you offer\u2014no matter how innovative or engaging they are\u2014won\u2019t be as effective in creating lasting behavioral change. It\u2019s a bit like planting a tree. 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