The Learning Organization

Using Self-Directed Learning to Drive Workforce Engagement and Performance
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2644-7
Verlag: Kogan Page Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Build a culture of continuous learning that strengthens capability, engagement and long-term business performance. The Learning Organization by Stella Collins is a strategic guide for senior learning and development professionals, HR leaders and people managers looking to future-proof workforce skills and create sustainable learning cultures. As skills gaps widen and traditional training models struggle to deliver impact, this book shows how organizations can shift from costly, content-heavy approaches to more effective self-directed learning strategies. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral science and workplace learning principles, this book explains how employees learn best and how organizations can create environments that support motivation, habit formation and continuous development. You'll learn how to: - Create a culture of self-directed learning - Use neuroscience to improve motivation and engagement - Develop sustainable learning habits across teams - Measure the impact of workplace learning initiatives - Build inclusive and bias-free learning experiences With practical strategies and evidence-based insights, The Learning Organization helps businesses develop agile, capable workforces equipped to adapt, grow and succeed in changing environments. Themes include: learning culture, self-directed learning, workforce development, neuroscience at work, employee engagement, organizational learning

Autoren/Hrsg.

Collins, Stella

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• • Chapter - 01: The business case for self-directed learning;
  • Chapter - 02: How people learn: the science behind self-directed learning;
  • Chapter - 03: The role of L&D: From training provider to learning enabler;
  • Chapter - 04: Creating a culture of continuous learning;
  • Chapter - 05: Technology as an enabler, not the solution;
  • Chapter - 06: Equipping managers to support self directed learning;
  • Chapter - 07: The learner’s role: cultivating ownership and self-regulation;
  • Chapter - 08: Barriers to self-directed learning;
  • Chapter - 09: Measure and prove the impact of self-directed learning;
  • Chapter - 10: Pitfalls to avoid in a self-directed learning culture;
  • Chapter - 11: Scaling and sustaining a self-directed learning culture;
  • Chapter - 12: The future of workplace learning: what’s next?

Über Autor(innen)

Collins, Stella
<b>Stella Collins</b> is an internationally recognized learning strategist specializing in the application of neuroscience and psychology to improve workplace performance. For more than 25 years, she has collaborated with organizations to build practical, evidence-based learning solutions that drive behaviour change and business results. She has trained thousands of professionals, leaders and learning specialists worldwide in business-critical workplace skills such as communication, leadership and performance-focused learning design. Known for translating complex science into practical action, Stella supports organizations in evolving learning cultures that improve performance at every level. She is the author of <b><i>Neuroscience for Learning and Development</i></b>, also published by Kogan Page.

Stella Collins is an internationally recognized learning strategist specializing in the application of neuroscience and psychology to improve workplace performance. For more than 25 years, she has collaborated with organizations to build practical, evidence-based learning solutions that drive behaviour change and business results. Known for translating complex science into practical action, Stella supports organizations in evolving learning cultures that improve performance at every level. She is the author of Neuroscience for Learning and Development, also published by Kogan Page.