3 Principles for Creating a Learning Culture

Successful organizations make learning and development, and continuous improvement, a priority. A culture of learning is created when organizations value and encourage individual and collective learning and development. Organizations must continually adapt their learning and development (L&D) strategies, given the fluidity of today's workforce.

In this course, 3 Principles for Creating a Learning Culture, psychologists Eve Ash and Peter Quarry explore the challenges faced by HR and Learning and Development professionals in creating an effective learning culture in their organizations. They explain practical strategies for how to build a learning culture. Senior leaders must make learning and professional development a priority, and commit to their own ongoing learning, as well as that of their people. High performers need to be engaged and all learning must be evaluated and effective.

Identify challenges, needs and trends, and enable customized learning;
Ensure learning is effective by applying adult learning principles and measuring individual and organizational improvements;
Emphasize and embrace continuous learning and development at every level;
Make learning and professional development a priority - maximizing learning opportunities and engaging high performers;
Support personalized learning and focus on employee wellbeing as well as skills development;