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HOW TO DEVELOP
A HIGH-IMPACT
LEARNING
CULTURE
3 | How to Develop a High-Impact Learning Culture
TAKE-AWAYS
• A high-impact learning culture is the set of values and processes that
encourage employees to increase their knowledge, competence and
performance.
CONTENTS
5 WHAT is a High-Impact Learning 17 ABOUT GETABSTRACT
Culture? 18 CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES
6 WHY Your Organization Needs a 19 SUMMARIES
High-Impact Learning Culture
20 REFERENCES
7 HOW to Foster a High-Impact
Learning Environment 21 CONTACT
10 5 STEPS to Develop a High-Im
pact Learning Culture
INTRO Peter Drucker allegedly once said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast” – a
prescient comment.
Companies everywhere are grappling with a business environment characterized by
high levels of change and uncertainty. To remain viable, businesses must increase
the speed at which they reskill their workforce and introduce new technologies and
processes. An effective solution is to focus on developing a strong learning culture
that embraces self-development, personalized learning journeys and a commitment
to lifelong learning. This will enable companies to establish a sustainable high-
performance organization that is competitive, agile and ready to meet the challenges
of business transformation.
5 | How to Develop a High-Impact Learning Culture
WHY?
Why Your Organization
KNOWLEDGE IS
THE FOUNDATION
OF A HIGH-IMPACT
LEARNING CULTURE
One of the best things you can do for your promotes information sharing.5 point of need and a platform that fosters
organization is to invest in knowledge. Companies can’t afford to ignore the knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Learning should always be based on learning needs of their workforce because Therefore, a powerful knowledge resource
comprehensive and accurate information. talented and well-informed employees are and tool, such as getAbstract, is necessary
A strong learning culture supports a the key to long-term success. Learners need to establish a strong learning culture.
companywide quest for knowledge and access to both relevant knowledge at the
9 | How to Develop a High-Impact Learning Culture
5 STEPS
TO DEVELOP A HIGH-IMPACT
LEARNING CULTURE
11 | How to Develop a High-Impact Learning Culture
STEP
Provide Access to Relevant Knowledge getAbstract has developed an optimal way
Knowledge is the foundation of a high-impact to deliver knowledge over the past 20 years.
learning culture. Information overload, getAbstract’s expert editorial team finds, rates
however, can prevent employees from finding and summarizes relevant knowledge, which
the knowledge they need when they need users can access through curated channels
#1
it. The solution is a reliable, high-quality in both text and audio format. getAbstract
knowledge tool, such as getAbstract, that Learning Consultants, meanwhile, can help
offers expertly curated information on a tailor the content to an organization’s needs
wide range of topics in a format that is clear, to ensure an optimal learning experience for
concise and easy to digest. every employee at any level.
Taking professional needs into account,
STEP
Start with Your Leaders
Developing a strong learning culture requires a CEO and senior executives who strongly
believe in learning and devote time and energy to promote it. They serve as role models and
make sure that the company recognizes learners for their efforts.5
At getAbstract, we have observed that the organizations with the most effective learning
cultures leverage influencers within the company to help communicate and promote the
getAbstract solution.
One best practice recommended by getAbstract’s Learning Consultants is the setting
up of “Reading Circles” to promote learning. The most successful Reading Circles involve
“Executive Sponsors” (company leaders) or High-Potential Talent (HiPo) at any level. For
organizations that already have an established learning culture, getAbstract recommends
focusing on knowledge sharing across all levels of the organization.
STEP
“At the heart of a Make Learning Social
Your learning culture should promote
learning organization collaboration, innovation, experimentation,
is a shift of mind – from risk taking and information sharing. Actively
#3
involve your employees in this process so
seeing ourselves as they feel invested in their organization’s
separate from the world future development and come to appreciate
the value of learning.
to connected to the Another way to foster a social learning
world.” environment is by rewarding learners for
– Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline² actively sharing knowledge on discussion
forums and answering other people’s
questions.
getAbstract sends out weekly summary
recommendations through email or mobile
application and offers a discussion platform
where learners can share knowledge and
discuss relevant topics.
getAbstract Tip:
How to Leverage Top Learners
Your getAbstract Learning Consultant
can create and publish dashboards to
highlight the top readers and most active
forum participants in the organization.
Acknowledging top learners will
encourage employees to share knowledge
with colleagues and piers. This style
of social learning helps to empower all
employees to take an active role in their
own training and development.
#4
Blended learning options help employees to get the most from a formal training program. Well-
designed blended learning combines the best e-learning options – ones that are interactive,
fun and engaging – with face-to-face collaboration. Classroom trainers play a critical role in
motivating and encouraging staff to apply their new skills to real-life situations. To guide learners
effectively, however, many trainers will need to upgrade their digital capabilities. 7
STEP
#5
Encourage Clear Communication getAbstract enhances communication getAbstract Tip: How to Communicate
Clear communication is key in a high- across organizations with multiple sharing Effectively
performance, high-impact learning features that enable all employees at getAbstract is highly customizable
organization. Communication requires any level to share their ideas and to learn and can be incorporated into almost
conversation and extensive information from others. The solution encourages any communication platform. Many
sharing between people. Good participation and experimentation across getAbstract clients encourage
communication helps people understand hierarchies. getAbstract also features employees to include getAbstract take-
different viewpoints and perspectives, as summaries on how to communicate clearly aways or entire summaries in their
well as get a better grasp of the issues at in different situations and contexts. communications to offer additional
hand. Effective communication requires context or evidence.
presenting the facts in a clear and
straightforward way, providing supporting
evidence, sticking to the truth, putting
information in context and winning the
audience’s attention. 9
17 | How to Develop a High-Impact Learning Culture
WHAT IS getabstract?
getAbstract is a knowledge provider and Foster Collaboration and Knowledge 650 partners that include TED, MIT Sloan
learning solution with the largest library Exchange Management Review, The Economist,
of compressed knowledge in the world. Besides offering compressed knowledge, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins,
getAbstract finds, rates and summarizes getAbstract provides the tools to foster Penguin Random House, WILEY and many
relevant knowledge to help professionals meaningful conversations among more. Rights are secured for every title from
keep up to date with business knowledge employees through learning communities. publishers and authors.
and make better-informed decisions. More than one third of Fortune 100
The solution has more than 18,000 book, companies trust getAbstract to provide Access Anytime, Anywhere
article and video summaries in top areas the knowledge they need to become high- getAbstract provides a platform that is
such as business, leadership, productivity, impact learning organizations. easily accessible online from any device at
management, self-development, politics, any time. It is also compatible with most
science and technology. Each text and Get Curated Knowledge from Experts Learning Management Systems available
audio summary provides key insights in 10 getAbstract curates content from credible on the market. Users can read or listen to
minutes or less. sources. The editorial team is composed of summaries on the go in any of the seven
The breadth of knowledge offered by experts in their field who carefully select, languages offered – English, German,
getAbstract enables organizations to read and summarize each title featured in Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese and
offer employees relevant information the library’s curated channels. Russian.
on topics ranging from job challenges to
career development and business strategy, Get Access to Other High-Quality Resources
allowing employees to learn and grow. getAbstract collaborates with more than
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CUSTOMER
SUCCESS STORIES
Success Story: General Electrics Success Story: Ferrero Success Story: E.ON
“getAbstract is a true partner. They take “Reading and learning are generally not “getAbstract fits with our new learning
time to think about what our goals are and perceived as work when they are self- culture – it’s about those few minutes of
often come to us with ideas on new things directed and individually done.” learning you regularly fit into your day.”
we can try or ways we could benefit even – Frauke Hofsommer, Head of Talent – Sue Woods, Global Learning Media Expert
more from the service we are getting.” Management
– Chantelle Nash, Program Manager, • getAbstract helped E.ON modernize
Digital Learning & Engagement • The getAbstract solution integrates the learning at a time when the company
Ferrero-specific competency model. was going through far-reaching
• getAbstract supports GE’s learning • Simple navigation and accessibility structural and operational changes.
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• getAbstract’s smart learning system • The getAbstract Learning business.
integrates seamlessly with GE’s other Consultant support allows individual • getAbstract was integrated into
learning formats and technologies to customization of learning resources. existing learning platforms.
provide a new learning environment • getAbstract summaries supplement • E.ON uses getAbstract to encourage
• getAbstract summaries supplement more structured staff development employees to take responsibility for
GE’s weekly blog on leadership topics. activities, such as trainings, their own learning.
A weekly getAbstract newsletter performance assessments and goal-
tailored toward GE employees features setting sessions.
summary recommendations that
enhance GE’s own content.
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Building an Innovative Learning Organization
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