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Learning Habits: Drive a Learning Culture to Improve Employee and Business Performance
A learning culture is essential to outperform the competition but how can Learning and Development (L&D) professionals achieve this? What habits do they need to develop in their workforce?
Learning Habits is written by an author with over 20 years' experience using learning science to improve both business and employee outcomes. It explains what habits are necessary for an effective learning culture and how to develop them at individual, team and organizational levels. This book outlines each habit, explains what it is, why it makes a difference and how to measure it as well as providing a framework that can be used to make these habits become routine to ensure the learning sticks.
Each habit is underpinned by behavioural science research and supported by practical advice, real world examples and case studies from global organizations. Learning Habits also includes checklists to track progress, a 'cue, routine, reward, reflect' model to make learning habits core to how the business operates and templates for measurement. This book is essential reading for all L&D practitioners who know that building a learning culture is crucial for individual and business success but don't know where to start.
Learning Habits is written by an author with over 20 years' experience using learning science to improve both business and employee outcomes. It explains what habits are necessary for an effective learning culture and how to develop them at individual, team and organizational levels. This book outlines each habit, explains what it is, why it makes a difference and how to measure it as well as providing a framework that can be used to make these habits become routine to ensure the learning sticks.
Each habit is underpinned by behavioural science research and supported by practical advice, real world examples and case studies from global organizations. Learning Habits also includes checklists to track progress, a 'cue, routine, reward, reflect' model to make learning habits core to how the business operates and templates for measurement. This book is essential reading for all L&D practitioners who know that building a learning culture is crucial for individual and business success but don't know where to start.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published April 25, 2023
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August 6, 2024
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.
In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational learning and development (L&D), “Learning Metrics: How to Measure the Impact of Organizational Learning” by Ajay Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood emerges as a beacon of clarity and practicality. This book is a must-read for L&D professionals seeking to quantify the effectiveness of their initiatives and align them with business outcomes.
Pangarkar and Kirkwood, both seasoned experts in the field, have crafted a comprehensive guide that addresses the perennial question: How do we measure the impact of learning and development activities?
Content and Structure
The authors have structured the book in a logical and accessible manner, making it easy for readers to follow and implement the strategies discussed. These examples illustrate how the theoretical concepts can be applied in diverse corporate environments.
Key Takeaways
Data-Driven Approach: The book emphasizes the importance of adopting a data-driven approach to measure the return on investment (ROI) of learning initiatives.
Communication Strategies: One of the standout features of the book is its focus on how to effectively communicate the impact of L&D activities to various stakeholders.
Pangarkar and Kirkwood’s writing is clear, concise, and engaging. They manage to break down complex concepts into digestible pieces without oversimplifying the content. The use of diagrams and charts further aids in understanding the metrics and methodologies discussed.
“Learning Metrics: How to Measure the Impact of Organizational Learning” is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in L&D. It not only provides the tools and techniques needed to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives but also offers insights into how to communicate these results effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned L&D professional or new to the field, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a tangible impact on your organization.
This book is a testament to the authors’ expertise and their ability to translate complex concepts into practical guidance. It’s a highly recommended read for those looking to elevate their L&D practices and demonstrate their value to the business.
In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational learning and development (L&D), “Learning Metrics: How to Measure the Impact of Organizational Learning” by Ajay Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood emerges as a beacon of clarity and practicality. This book is a must-read for L&D professionals seeking to quantify the effectiveness of their initiatives and align them with business outcomes.
Pangarkar and Kirkwood, both seasoned experts in the field, have crafted a comprehensive guide that addresses the perennial question: How do we measure the impact of learning and development activities?
Content and Structure
The authors have structured the book in a logical and accessible manner, making it easy for readers to follow and implement the strategies discussed. These examples illustrate how the theoretical concepts can be applied in diverse corporate environments.
Key Takeaways
Data-Driven Approach: The book emphasizes the importance of adopting a data-driven approach to measure the return on investment (ROI) of learning initiatives.
Communication Strategies: One of the standout features of the book is its focus on how to effectively communicate the impact of L&D activities to various stakeholders.
Pangarkar and Kirkwood’s writing is clear, concise, and engaging. They manage to break down complex concepts into digestible pieces without oversimplifying the content. The use of diagrams and charts further aids in understanding the metrics and methodologies discussed.
“Learning Metrics: How to Measure the Impact of Organizational Learning” is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in L&D. It not only provides the tools and techniques needed to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives but also offers insights into how to communicate these results effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned L&D professional or new to the field, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a tangible impact on your organization.
This book is a testament to the authors’ expertise and their ability to translate complex concepts into practical guidance. It’s a highly recommended read for those looking to elevate their L&D practices and demonstrate their value to the business.
August 6, 2023
5 stars
This was a surprisingly easy and informative read!
If you will get your hands on the paperback copy and flip through the book it may seem that book is repetitive with the content, and it is but only because it's an actual handbook, and a very nice one. It goes thoroughly through different communication ways across the company and how to apply habit-sharing, -discussion, and -follow-through in each communication way, mostly meetings.
The book doesn't give you specific habits to apply, but it does a great job of giving you examples of why learning is crucial, how to integrate the habit of learning, and what to look for/what questions to answer to integrate learning successfully. Being a very topic-specific book, it does an amazing job of answering most questions you may have in order to apply the habit of learning in the company.
This book works for individual contributors as well in order to know what to request from yourself and your manager, but I would highly recommend it for employees in management positions and CEOs - the habit of learning won't only support the growth of each employee but will give them additional motivation and interest in the work they do if they are ready to learn and develop their skillset.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kogan Page for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a surprisingly easy and informative read!
If you will get your hands on the paperback copy and flip through the book it may seem that book is repetitive with the content, and it is but only because it's an actual handbook, and a very nice one. It goes thoroughly through different communication ways across the company and how to apply habit-sharing, -discussion, and -follow-through in each communication way, mostly meetings.
The book doesn't give you specific habits to apply, but it does a great job of giving you examples of why learning is crucial, how to integrate the habit of learning, and what to look for/what questions to answer to integrate learning successfully. Being a very topic-specific book, it does an amazing job of answering most questions you may have in order to apply the habit of learning in the company.
This book works for individual contributors as well in order to know what to request from yourself and your manager, but I would highly recommend it for employees in management positions and CEOs - the habit of learning won't only support the growth of each employee but will give them additional motivation and interest in the work they do if they are ready to learn and develop their skillset.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kogan Page for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 20, 2024
Yes, yes, and yes! All organizations should be measuring the impact of organizational learning beyond simple engagement! This book will not only help you measure performance metrics, but it will also help you understand and utilize performance metrics for strategic results. I can't recommend this book enough!
March 27, 2024
I had never thought of getting to test and document the impact of learning initiatives at work, or in an organization and reading this gave me insights on learning.
Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.
Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.
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