Updated 19 / 09 / 2024 - The concept of a learning company places the continuous development of skills and a culture of learning at the heart of its strategy. Recently, Beeshake organized an #EmpowerMorning on the future of corporate learning. The opportunity to revisit the definition of the learning company, and to co-construct its manifesto. This co-creation took place with HR and training professionals from various companies from all backgrounds. It first found its foundations in the definition of the learning company proposed by Frank La Pinta, digital transformation practitioner and learning specialist.

Definition of the learning company

« A learning company is an organization that establishes a culture, behaviors and processes to promote the development of everyone's skills. She believes that this addition of individual skills will increase the company's overall skills capital. It will thus become more efficient, more competitive, and more agile in the face of change."

This co-construction work has made it possible to bring out some major convictions held by HR and training specialists. Among them, the need to gradually develop cultures of companies valuing the existing skills employees. The absolute necessity for the top management to carry this vision. The value of the notion accompanying. Also, the conviction that the sharing of skills between employees must be an encouraged and valued approach, but spirit.

In short, despite their diverse professional backgrounds, the participants had common convictions. They all agreed that corporate cultures needed to be advanced further. But also, that French habits were adapted to mentoring and skills sharing. This collective experience therefore validated the need to formalize this manifesto of the learning company. Thus, by focusing on people, on existing talents and on the development of expertise, the company will have more chances to innovate. Consequently, more chances to remain competitive.

The definition of the learning company will undoubtedly evolve as cultures change. But it will always include people, curiosity and the sharing of skills as the foundations of business performance.

Vision and Values ​​of the learning company

The vision of a learning company is based on a deep belief in human potential and the need to create an environment that is conducive to the continuous evolution of skills. Core values ​​include:

1. Curiosity : Encourage exploration, experimentation and the search for new knowledge.
2. Collaboration : Promote exchanges and sharing between members of the organization.
3. Autonomy : Empowering employees to take charge of their own professional development.
4. Inclusiveness : Recognize and value diversity of skills and perspectives.

Best practices for becoming a learning company

To implement these principles and evolve the culture towards that of a learning company, it is important to follow these best practices:

Promoting lifelong learning

• Offer varied and accessible training, adapted to individual and collective needs.
• Encourage employees to work on projects that stimulate their creativity and skill development.

Create a culture of constructive feedback

• Establish regular and constructive feedback systems to help employees progress.
• Organize sessions to share experiences and best practices between employees

Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing

• Create exchange spaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Develop certification pathways to support skills development.

Establish clear and measurable goals

• Set clear and measurable goals, integrated by your employees and analyzed regularly to monitor progress.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of learning initiatives on individual and organizational performance.

Encourage autonomy and initiative

• Provide your employees with the necessary resources and the autonomy they need to explore new skills.
• Value and reward individual and collective initiatives that contribute to learning and innovation.

Become a learning company!