How to Cultivate a Learning Culture by Establishing a ‘Circle of Safety’
And minimize present-day danger within the organization
We often hear company executives talk about the kind of culture they offer their employees. Apple says it has a culture of innovation, Gamestop’s culture revolves around creativity and agility, and GE is known for its results-oriented culture. And, while the above descriptions are focused strictly on performance, there’s an alternative type of culture that’s getting a lot of buzz these days; the learning culture.
According to the Society for HR Management (SHRM), A learning culture “consists of a community of workers instilled with a ‘growth mindset.’ People not only want to learn and apply what they’ve learned to help their organization, they also feel compelled to share their knowledge with others.”
This sounds nice, but what kind of impact does a learning culture have on an organization’s performance? According to Josh Bersin, global HR industry analyst, a big one. His research has found that “the single biggest driver of business impact is the strength of an organization’s learning culture.”
But saying you have a learning culture and actually having one are two very different things.
