Working To Learn And Learning To Work, Together And Better - Clarissa Windham-Bradstock, Forbes

When looking to reskill or upskill workers, most companies turn first to formal training options via online courses or outsourced experts. But don’t overlook the valuable resources right under your roof. The folks behind the educational technology company Degreed found that 55% of workers go to their peers first when they want to learn a new skill. In their book The Expertise Economy, executives at Degreed espouse the “learning loop” as an effective peer-to-peer learning tool. The four stages — gain knowledge, apply the knowledge, get feedback and reflect on what you have learned — can all happen in a peer-to-peer setting. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2019/05/17/working-to-learn-and-learning-to-work-together-and-better/#75a52a3964a7