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How to Build a Culture of Continuous Learning

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DeepHow
March 8, 2024
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Summary

Continuous learning involves ongoing skill acquisition beyond training. This strategy is particularly crucial in industries like manufacturing, where rapid technological advancements necessitate digital literacy to adapt and remain competitive.

Investing in training is one of the strongest ROI bets you can make as a manager. And the proof is there: according to 90% of HR managers, training benefits employee productivity and development. 86% say it improves retention, and 85% believe it impacts organizational growth. And if you can take that training, and connect it to your organizational culture, training becomes a collaborative process that includes everyone, greatly maximizing its impact. This is the foundation of a culture of continuous learning.

What is Continuous Learning?

Continuous learning is where the learning process doesn’t end with formal training - rather, it is an ongoing process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies, throughout an individual’s tenure within the organization. Continuous learners thrive when they have the opportunity to build upon their established skills and improve their own development.

The ability of organizations and their workforce to adapt through continuous learning has never been more critical. This goes beyond mere professional development; it fosters an environment where growth, innovation, and knowledge sharing are part of the daily routine. For industries like manufacturing, where the gap between skills demand and supply continues to widen, upskilling and continuous training are beneficial and essential for sustaining a competitive edge and driving innovation.

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DeepHow was founded in 2018 by a team of ex-Siemens innovation leaders and experts who saw an unmet need to transfer knowledge in the skilled trades labor market. We have a proven track record of driving successful digital innovation for various manufacturing and service industries.

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