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efore you get into the detail of creating your learning strategy, it’s important to consider the foundations. Like


building anything, you need to consider what the foundations are made of before attempting construction on top of them! The following are the 6 foundational elements that should be considered before you start to craft your learning strategy:


1. Learning Mindset According to Matthew Syed Consulting, arnd 0 f ee hd fixed ndset beliefs. This means organisations are missing out on opportunities for growth and


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development. It also means that employees may not be so open to learning new skills and developing their talents, which can inhibit team performance. A growth mindset involves having an


optimistic outlook and seeing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve, rather than obstacles that cannot be overcome. It’s a tte e earnn t earn  dnt fi a bucket up with water if you noticed it had a hole in it, and the same goes for learning – if people don’t know how to learn, or don’t have the right attitude to learning, your time will be wasted. Developing employee mindset is an area to prioritise before you focus on anything else.


2. Learning Environment Learning is a complex process that is often


hindered by fear and anxiety. For learning to be effective, you need to create an environment that is conducive to trying new things, making mistakes, and learning from them. Creating a psychologically safe environment at work is essential for employees to feel supported and understood. A psychologically safe workplace can promote open dialogue and collaboration, creativity, mental wellbeing, trust, and job satisfaction. It also reduces the risk of cnct and n n the race Another important element of


creating the right learning environment is cultivating a sense of belonging in the organisation. This is crucial for employees to feel they are included and feel part of something bigger. According to Harvard


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