{"id":20784,"date":"2024-03-28T12:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T10:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=20784"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:29:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T14:29:32","slug":"learning-in-the-flow-of-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/learning-in-the-flow-of-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Learning in the Flow of Work? Definition and Use Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine this: you\u2019ve settled into your workday, and you\u2019re immersed in a complex project. Suddenly, a training notification pops up. Next thing, you\u2019re pulled away for a mandatory session on a new software update.<\/p>\n

Frustrating, right?<\/p>\n

This is an all-too-common scenario in traditional employee learning models. It forces employees to scramble to catch up on both the course and their actual work. And leaves them feeling stretched thin and disengaged.<\/p>\n

Learning in the flow of work<\/strong> offers a more pragmatic approach to employee development and training. It is a learning strategy that has the power to revolutionize how employees learn and grow in your organization. The result? Higher levels of employee engagement and better long-term training outcomes.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s find out more.<\/p>\n

What is learning in the flow of work?<\/h2>\n

Learning in the flow of work refers to a paradigm shift in corporate training. Introduced by industry expert Josh Bersin in 2018, it is a learning strategy that represents a move away from formal, macro-learning in corporate learning. And towards an informal, micro-learning approach.<\/p>\n

Simply put, learning in the flow of work embeds learning opportunities into an existing workflow<\/strong>. It provides employees with relevant information and skills when they need them. And its ultimate aim is to cut disruption while boosting knowledge retention<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What does this look like in practice? An interactive guide within your team\u2019s work software is a good example of learning in the flow of work. A ready-to-use resource, the guide is there for employees to refer to when they need it. Whether it\u2019s to help with a new task, a technical problem, or to answer a specific question.<\/p>\n

How does learning in the flow of work differ from traditional training methods?<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Rigid schedules, a one-size-fits-all approach, and long sessions are all examples of traditional training methods. And they all have one thing in common. They all create a disconnect between learning and actual work. And this disconnect, in turn, can lead to:<\/p>\n