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Fostering trust, psychological safety and growth: How to leverage learning science to create a strong workplace learning culture

CLO Magazine

Learning, as described by Amy Edmonson , is an “ongoing process of reflection and action, characterized by asking questions, seeking feedback, experimenting, reflecting on results and discussing errors or unexpected outcomes of actions.” Encourage questions and normalize mistakes as part of the learning process.

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Do You Know How to Create an Actionable Learning Strategy?

CLO Magazine

There are five possible causes for failed alignment and results: Ineffective reporting structures for learning functions: According to the CIPD report, alignment is lower in organizations where learning and development is part of generalist HR activities.

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Think employees want to park politics at the door? Think again.

CLO Magazine

Learning at work has become an increasingly social experience. We deepen our knowledge and relationships at work through trust-building moments, putting context around our experiences and connecting with colleagues about a variety of issues inside and outside of work. With trust, of course, comes great responsibility.

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There’s an Alternative to Leadership Development

CLO Magazine

Action learning with a trained coach is a cost-effective approach that enables leaders to develop capabilities while working to solve urgent organizational or social problems. Essentially, leaders are learning while working, making it easy to see how learned skills apply on the job. But there’s an alternative.

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There’s an Alternative to Leadership Development

CLO Magazine

Action learning with a trained coach is a cost-effective approach that enables leaders to develop capabilities while working to solve urgent organizational or social problems. Essentially, leaders are learning while working, making it easy to see how learned skills apply on the job. But there’s an alternative.

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Learning 2014: Mobile and Social Opportunities

CLO Magazine

Learning leaders believe they have passed through a difficult period and that the improving economy has caused a change in business expectations. One CLO said, “I believe the country is on the right track and the worst of economic issues are behind us.” Another CLO said competencies are weighted for hiring and promotions.

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Creating learning experiences that don’t suck

CLO Magazine

Often these experiential tools are used as a practice field for specific subjects such as collaborating effectively, creating an environment of innovation, establishing trust, and using persuasion and influence. Experiential methodologies also are excellent at catching leadership styles and behaviors in action.