Agile Learning: Ever heard of it? Do you know what this trend is all about? We have been coming across the term more and more frequently lately. What Agile Learning means in companies and how you can implement it practically can be found in the article:
What is "Agile Learning"?
"Agile learning refers to the paradigm shift in personnel development, or how learning in a business context can become agile" – Haufe
Learning within a company should thus become agile. This means: Learning should be action- and competency-oriented, be supported by suitable media, and take place during the work process.
It is characterized by being networked, digital, individualized, and therefore self-responsible and self-organized.
Ideally, corporate learning is structured according to the 70-20-10 principle:
10% = Learning through training and further education (education)
20% = Learning through exchange with others (exposure)
70% = Learning through experience in everyday work (experience)
The largest share, namely learning through experience in 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. Therefore, some learning formats are particularly 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 the 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 Neuland Partners site, you will find a long list of additional formats. We have already written exciting articles on some of them:
Microlearning: Offer learners small learning bites
Learning Times: Establish fixed times when your employees learn
Sketchnotes: Focus 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 implemented easily in companies. They all have one thing in common: They can be tried out without large organizational or financial effort and can be tailored to individual needs and further developed!
Have you already tried one or the other agile learning format yourself? Please share your experiences with us in the comments!
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