Learning culture of an organization

We need to make sure that each and every member of the team is
equipped with the required knowledge. If
a learning culture is introduced this could be achieved. With a learning culture the members will be
knowledgeable about the business goals.
Developing a learning culture will definitely be an investment for an
organization.
In developing such a culture the below facts will be useful.
1. Initially plan out what the
employees and employers require to learn.
Formal eg. Proper training programmes, e-learning sessions, circulars
and guidelines and informal knowledge sharing sessions to gain the knowledge
that is required.
3. Assess what the employees are interested to learn. Conducting a survey through a proper channel
is an effective method in doing this.
4. Assign a subject
matter champion, the knowledge could be distributed efficiently. This could be of middle level or operator
level- in financial organizations we
could allocate the job to assistants or executives.
5. Ensure training is interesting and user friendly. We see e-learning accessible through mobile
devices to suit anytime and place.
Accessibility also encompasses awareness of where training
happens. When you’re launching a learning program, make sure to tell your
employees that courses are available and where they can find them. This will
make the whole process as simple as possible for your learners.
6. Emphasize that
knowledge is key. Mentoring,
regular trainings, knowledge sharing should be a constant process
7. Provide time for learning- In my organization one goal
for the employer is to ensure that each
employee is allocated at least 48 hours of training hours per annum
8. Try out Multiple learning methods like Case studies, workshops, role plays or a
combination could be effective in inculcating on best practices, latest
developments etc.
9. Create learning a part of daily life and routine.
10. Make learning fun
and interactive also would be
interesting to employees as they like to be in groups. Among the groups small competitions could be
effected with small prizes
12. Ensure learning is a continuous process with examples
from leaders i.e. management also should be involved in the process
13. Proper feedback recognizing the learning levels and
requirement for improvement
Further reading
Rise of the learning culture-Spencer Stuart
BECOMING A
LEARNING ORGANISATION: Andrea van der
Merwe and Tim Quinlan
Createing a learning culture is a important factor for any organisation. It helps to increase employees relationship as well as customer satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteYes and it will have an overall effect in enhancing organization`s performance.
DeleteI totally agree Nisha,
ReplyDeleteOrganizations get ultimate benefits through facilitating the learning and development facilities for their employees. They will give their best outcome towards the organization using the knowledge they have which is the end result of the learning process. companies should always provide opportunities to their employees to improve the knowledge which implement a learning culture within the companies.
As you say the implementing a learning culture is very important and it should be a consistent process to polish the knowledge and learning of it`s staff.
DeleteHi Nisha,
ReplyDeletegood point form explanation on learning culture in your organization.