Learning agility is an essential skill for individuals and capability for organizations, but it doesn’t happen by accident. Agile learners can approach the uncertainty and change in their roles and careers with confidence, knowing their insights and talents will help them succeed in new situations.
Learning agility is the skill of learning from experiences so you can succeed in new situations. It means knowing what to do when you haven’t done something before, and it’s increasingly important . . .”
The authors say to increase your learning agility, you need to be aware of where you are today and identify the specific actions that will support you.
Source: Harvard Business Review, November 23, 2023. Link. The authors share three building blocks of learning agility:
- Navigating newness
- Understanding others
- Self-awareness
INSIGHTS: Call it agile or adaptable, today’s workplace and our personal lives require we remain learners and develop flexible, resilient and mobile skills supported by intelligent choices.