Learning doesn’t begin and end with a formal training program. Teams should seek new learning opportunities daily as they navigate their responsibilities and strive to reach their full potential. Here are a few ways you can create a culture of lifelong learning in the workplace:
Encourage collaboration
We have so much to learn from others! Therefore, regularly collaborating with others is one of the best ways to gain new knowledge and expertise. Encouraging collaboration in the workplace allows employees to work in teams with specialized skills.
When collaborating, team members can learn new perspectives and approaches as they observe how their colleagues execute tasks. They may also learn new skills that allow them to perform their jobs more efficiently. For instance, one person may be proficient in software the rest of the team is unfamiliar with and can help the rest of the team navigate this software.
Create a forum for knowledge sharing
Modern technology simplifies remote collaboration. Many virtual platforms offer features that allow teams to contribute to forums and access shared documents via cloud servers. When used to share new knowledge, these features can create a learning culture.
Create a group chat or forum to exchange new ideas and helpful tips. For instance, if a team member discovers a new feature in the organization’s project management software, they can inform their colleagues and explain how they use it to streamline processes.
If you find educational media or literature that might benefit your team, upload these videos and documents to the cloud server for easy access.
Ask for feedback
Did you know that 31% of employees wish they had more control over their learning? Often, there are specific skills they want to acquire and processes they’d enjoy learning more about. However, they may not be vocal about their development goals. Therefore, it’s important to show an interest in your team members’ professional development.
Ask your team members for feedback on areas they wish to grow in and what new skills/processes they believe will increase productivity and efficiency. Creating open dialogue about continued education demonstrates a willingness to invest in your team members’ professional development. This improves morale and gets teams excited to learn.
Interested in creating learner-centric training programs that enable learners to take charge of their own learning for greater information retention and mastery? Contact Romar Learning Solutions today!
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