Continuous learning needs to be embedded in the workplace culture as part of the daily practices of individuals and teams. Organisations, as a whole, have to become learning organisations.
Top management must invest in the learning and development of their employees to stay future-fit in a complex and competitive world of work.
First, there needs to be a vision for learning and development that aligns with the rapidly changing information landscape. Then, a supportive environment conducive to employee learning must be created.
Building a learning culture will increase the likelihood that employees can acquire the capabilities to solve problems in an agile and effective way.
To make things better, we have to improve our skills and knowledge.
The new knowledge is in technology, digital, and automation. That’s where the future competitive advantage is nested.
Finally, any barriers to learning will need to be dismantled. Learning is a functional imperative in the modern organisation and may need to be included in employee targets and KPIs.
