Training Industry Magazine - Winter 2023 - 44

How To
A Learning
Journey
By Dr. David Marshall
Learning journeys include different
learning experiences that occur over
time. They involve personalized content
and a variety of delivery methods that
result in new knowledge, skills, attitudes
and a positive behavioral change.
Employees might go through a learning
journey to master their skill set, learn a
new job role or to further their education.
Team members who are truly engaged
in the learning journey will not only build
their skills but will also find purpose in
the work they do.
Learning
journeys
are
beneficial
to
organizations because they encourage
employee engagement and professional
development, while creating a culture of
learning. Having an effective learning
journey will facilitate behavior changes
that coincide with the business goals
of the organization. This will ensure
the performance and productivity
the organization.
Formal and
Informal Learning
A learning journey can consist of formal
and informal learning. Let's take a look
at both and how each one impacts the
learning journey.
Informal Learning
Informal learning is different from formal
learning because it usually takes place
away from formal settings such as the
classroom or lecture halls. Informal
learning is valuable to both the individual
and the organization because it improves
collaboration, drives creativity and
contributes to a strong learning culture.
Formal Learning
Many job seekers want to work for
companies that not only pay well and have
a great benefits package but also have an
awesome learning and development (L&D)
program. These employees are searching
for organizations that value learning and
encourage professional development.
Prospective team members want a chance
to develop and enhance their skills while
at the same time learn new technologies
or further their education. Companies that
are able to offer the complete package,
especially the " value of learning and
professional development, " are able to
land the best candidates.
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So, how do organizations make this
happen? How do they develop something
that will assist employees who want to
improve their performance not only in
the workplace but also in their careers?
One way an organization can do this is to
establish effective learning journeys.
What is a
Learning Journey?
A learning journey is a series of formal and
informal training programs that ingrain
new knowledge, build existing skills
and boost professional development.
Formal learning is often mandatory
training that is set by the organization
to comply with policies and procedures.
This is the form of training employees
receive
during onboarding
or
on
an annual basis. An example of this
training includes diversity and culture
training, timekeeping, harassment and
government relations.
Developing the
Learning Journey
It is essential to develop a training
program that meets the meets the needs
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