Training Industry Magazine - Summer 2022 - 3

MICHELLE EGGLESTON SCHWARTZ, CPTM
FROM THE
EDITOR
HARNESSING CURIOSITY
IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE
Learning is a natural part of life.
Humans are
naturally
persistent,
curious
and
constantly experimenting
and learning new skills, from birth
through adulthood. However, once
we reach adulthood and assume
more regimented routines and
responsibilities, that spark for learning
can become stifled. With limited free
time (and energy), it's easy to view
learning as something that needs to be
factored into a to-do list as opposed to
embedded into day-to-day activities
and experiences.
BUILDING A
CULTURE THAT
EMBRACES LEARNING
AS A CONTINUOUS
EXPERIENCE REQUIRES
HARNESSING THE
CURIOSITY OF
EMPLOYEES.
As learning and development (L&D)
professionals, we know that learning
does not occur from an isolated, onetime
training event. New skills require
continuous
practice,
a
culture
reinforcement
and application to become engrained.
Building
that
embraces
learning as a continuous experience
requires harnessing the curiosity of
employees - helping employees
tap into their natural ability (and
willingness)
to
learn.
Curiosity can
unleash new ideas and solutions
for the business and maximize the
potential of employees.
As we've seen throughout the
pandemic, the organizations that
have been the most successful are
those that can innovate and adapt to
change quickly. Innovation requires
employees to feel safe trying new
ideas, failing, learning from those
mistakes and trying again. However,
learning remains largely regimented
at many companies - where training
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I hope the articles in this edition will
provide you and your team with some
actionable insights to improve the
development and delivery of your
training programs - helping to maximize
the potential of your employees and
unleash new ideas and solutions for the
future. Our editorial team is dedicated
to delivering the content and resources
that learning leaders need to create
impactful learning experiences. If you
have any topic suggestions, please
reach out to our team and let us know
what's on your mind. We love hearing
from you!
Michelle Eggleston Schwartz, CPTM, is
the editor in chief of Training Industry,
Inc., and co-host of " The Business of
Learning, " the Training Industry podcast.
Email Michelle.
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So, what does it take to build a
creative workplace that fosters the full
potential of its employees? The cover
story in this issue of Training Industry
Magazine examines the science behind
building
a
creative and innovative
workplace and provides actionable
strategies that can help organizations
thrive during times of uncertainty. This
edition of the magazine also explores
other important topics like creating
the virtual watercooler experience,
designing training programs for
behavior
change,
the
power
personal presence and multiplying
experts across the organization.
is treated as a check-the-box activity
instead of an ongoing experience.
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