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Learning in the flow of work: the L&D method your staff have already been using
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Learning in the flow of work: the L&D method your staff have already been using

Verity Gough
People Management (The Chartered Institute of P..., 2023
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You learn on the job all the time. How many times have you searched Google on how to do something in the middle of work, or asked a colleague for help? While not a new technique, Learning and Development departments have seen an increased demand for “learning in the flow of work” (LITFOW) – especially with the rise of remote work and new technologies. Journalist Verity Gough interviews L&D experts about the value and simplicity of LITFOW. Her brief but compelling overview explores why this learning style is here to stay and what L&D departments can do to help facilitate its use in the workplace.

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“Learning in the flow of work” creates a more efficient workforce.

Learning while in the midst of a task or activity is a common practice. For instance, you might be in the middle of cooking an elaborate meal and need to check YouTube to see how to make a reduction sauce, or you could be at work and need to ask Google how to convert a Word file to a PDF. With the rise in remote work, new technology and flexible work schedules, many companies can no longer rely on traditional classroom methods for keeping their workers’ skills sharp. Instead, they have begun to embrace “learning in the flow of work” (LITFOW).

Many employees prefer LITFOW, because they claim it creates a more interesting and engaging...

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Author Verity Gough is a journalist and freelance copywriter.

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