What is learning culture?

An organization has the capacity to learn and change.

A learning culture is an environment where an organization and its members are continuously acquiring new knowledge, skills, and insights, and applying them to improve performance and adapt to change. In simple terms, it's about creating an atmosphere where learning is not just encouraged, but is an integral part of how we work every day.

At TGLF, our learning culture means we have the capacity to learn, grow, and evolve as an organization. This doesn't just happen by chance – it's a deliberate approach woven into the fabric of how we operate.

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Remember, at TGLF, our learning culture is not about learning for its own sake. It's about strategically enhancing our capabilities to better achieve our mission. By embracing this culture, you play a vital role in TGLF's ability to innovate, adapt, and make a meaningful impact in our field.

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Source: Watkins, K.E., Milton, J., Kurz, D., 2009. Diagnosing the learning culture in public health agencies. International Journal of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 2.

7 dimensions of learning culture

The learning strategy recasts the evidence-based seven dimensions of learning culture (used to measure learning culture and performance) as action imperatives. In order to improve performance through learning, the organization needs to take specific action to:

  1. Create continuous learning opportunities
  2. Promote inquiry and dialogue
  3. Encourage collaboration and team learning
  4. Empower people toward a collective vision
  5. Connect the organization to its environment
  6. Establish systems to capture and share learning
  7. Provide strategic leadership for learning

Why Does Learning Culture Matter for TGLF?

Given TGLF's mission to develop and scale up new ways to learn and lead against critical threats to our societies, our learning culture is not just important – it's essential. Here's why:

  1. Rapid Adaptation: In our fast-paced, ever-changing environment, the ability to quickly learn and adapt is crucial. Our learning culture enables us to stay ahead of the curve.