Situations that call for social learning

- Here's a question that can open up your thinking. … What if formal training weren't an option? … How would you then get the results, … the change you're hoping to achieve … through your formal programs? … I got that question from Mark Britz, … a noted expert on social learning. … Well, one thing you could do … if training weren't an option would be … to have more people learn from each other. … Social learning, sometimes called informal learning … or community of practice, is as old as the human race. … Just think of the caveman who first discovered fire … showing his buddy how to build one. … Social learning happens when people come together … in a physical or a digital space and learn from each other. … And it can be a viable alternative to traditional programs. … Ever attended a monthly … best practices meeting with colleagues? … That's social learning, … as is posting a question or helpful tips … on your company's internal website or social platform. … Every organization's training needs …