Agile Learning: Heard of it? Do you also know what this trend is all about? Recently, we have come across this term more and more often. What Agile Learning means in companies and how you can implement it practically is explained in the article:
What is “agile learning”?
“Agile learning refers to the paradigm shift in personnel development, that is, how learning in the operational context can become agile” – Haufe
Learning within a company is to become agile. This means: Learning should be oriented towards actions and competencies, be supported by suitable media, and take place during the work process.
It is characterized by being networked, digital, individualized, and thus self-responsible and self-organized.
In the best case, corporate learning is structured according to the 70-20-10 principle:
10% = Learning through training and further education (education)
20% = Learning through interaction with others (exposure)
70% = Learning through experience in everyday work (experience)
The largest share, that is, learning through experience at the workplace, provides the perfect basis for agile learning.
Many companies are already working with agile project methods today – Agile Learning with digital support is the next step.
How do I implement agile learning practically?
Agile learning places special demands in practice. Some learning formats are therefore very well suited for agile learning.
Agile learning formats require:
A high degree of self-management and cooperation.
A direct connection to the tasks and the entire work context.
that less emphasis is placed on rules and processes so that learners can orient themselves according to their personal learning goals.
The orientation towards the needs of learners and accordingly individually created content. Agile learning formats merely provide the framework for self-directed learning!
Agile learning formats merely provide the framework for self-directed learning!
Agile formats such as Rotation Days, Lean Coffee or Lunch and Learn are particularly popular. On the page of Neuland Partners you can additionally find a long list of other formats. We have already written exciting articles about some of them:
Microlearning: Offer learners small learning bites
Learning times: Establish fixed times when your employees learn
Sketchnotes: Rely on creativity and use small quick drawings
Storytelling: Convey knowledge by telling a story
As you can see, agile learning formats are very variable and can be easily implemented in companies. They all have one thing in common: They can be tested without significant organizational or financial effort and can be applied and further developed according to one’s own needs!
Have you already tried one or another agile learning format yourself? Please feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments!
Agile learning can be realized with digital support in various formats. A prerequisite for this is suitable software with media diversity, practical relevance, and customization options. Are you looking for such a platform to implement agile learning in your company? Then test our blink.it platform for free and without obligation now.
