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Boosting employee growth: The power of live learning with peers

Discover the power of live learning to enhance employee growth, foster a positive workplace culture and improve engagement with actionable insights in this guide.

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Insights from Ellen Raim, Founder of People MatterWe focus more on solving than preventing People problems.

Live learning with colleagues is a real game-changer, especially in remote and hybrid work settings.

Picture this – your employees are scattered across the globe, working from different locations and time zones. How do you bring them together? 

How can you ensure the training is engaging and practical and changes how employees work for the better?

What are the best ways to teach in remote or hybrid situations? And how can you ensure the training fits each employee's needs while helping the organization reach its goals?

Electives can help.

Teams that learn together win together

When employees learn together, it sparks engagement, increases retention of the material, encourages knowledge-sharing and creates positive changes in your organizational culture. Learning together also connects employees and fosters a happier workplace.

The advantages to learning together include:

  • Engaging better and remembering more of what is learned.
  • Sharing knowledge and getting creative with colleagues during group learning.
  • Supporting and encouraging each other to make positive changes and grow.
  • Building stronger relationships and making the workplace more enjoyable.

Actions for HR + people leaders:

  • Develop a live learning program to boost employee engagement and learning retention.
  • Promote the exchange of knowledge and innovation by getting teams to learn together.
  • Encourage peer support and collaboration to ensure everyone implements their new skills.

Best practices for live learning

While live learning with colleagues has many perks, it comes with its own challenges Group dynamics, keeping everyone engaged and sorting out the logistics can be a chore. Overcoming these challenges requires some good planning and expert guidance. Here are some ways you can avoid these pitfalls:

  • Match your instructor’s personality and style to the culture of your team.
  • Get everyone excited about learning by promoting upcoming sessions in fun ways.
  • Plan the logistics carefully, especially when you have teams in different places or working from home.
  • Work with a platform like Electives to deliver quality live learning experiences without the administrative burden.

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