A learning culture is set up to support those who continually want to improve their skills and knowledge in their field. According to Gross (2015), he describes those in a supportive learning culture are “people not only want to learn and apply what they’ve learned to help their organization, but they also feel compelled to share their knowledge with others.” In a learning culture, it can be dangerous for those who have a little bit of knowledge in a subject area to pretend that they do. The saying “a little bit of learning is a dangerous thing,” warns about the dangers of limited experience trying to persuade others. Learning cultures are collaborative, and all stakeholders are held to high expectations. According to Chamorro-Premuzic & Bersin (2018), there are four ways to support a positive learning culture in your organization. The first way is to reward continuous learning. The second strategy is to provide constructive feed, making people away from what they do not know or may need more information about. The third strategy for leaders, managers, and educators is leading by example. People will be much more likely to mimic what they see, and if they see high-quality leadership, that is what they will imitate. The final strategy is to hire curious people. In a classroom, of course, you are not hiring anyone, but you can support students and foster a curiosity that will benefit everyone.
Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Bersin, J. (2018, September 17). 4 Ways to Create a Learning Culture on Your Team. Retrieved July 08, 2020, from https://hbr.org/2018/07/4-ways-to-create-a-learning-culture-on-your-team
Grossman, R. (2019, August 16). How to Create a Learning Culture. Retrieved July 08, 2020, from https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/pages/0515-learning-culture.aspx
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