Workplace Learning

Nigel Paine is a change-focused leader with a worldwide reputation and extensive experience in leadership and consultancy. Based in London, UK, he runs his own consultancy which focuses on leadership, creativity, innovation and e-learning, working with companies in Europe, Brazil, Australia and the US. A former Head of Training and Development at BBC, he is now an academic director and member of the international advisory board at the University of Pennsylvania, board member of Management Issues and a Masie Learning Fellow. He presents a monthly TV programme, Learning Now TV, co-presents From Scratch podcast and regularly writes articles for magazines and journals about development, technology and leadership.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;


Section - ONE: Exploring the concepts of learning culture and learning organization;


Chapter - 01: What is a learning culture?;
Chapter - 02: Where did learning culture come from?;
Chapter - 03: Senge and The Fifth Discipline;
Chapter - 04: Bob Garratt and The Learning Organization;
Chapter - 05: What are the core components of a learning culture?;


Section - TWO: Case studies - Learning culture in action;


Chapter - 06: Lubricating learning - A case study of the WD-40 Company;
Chapter - 07: Taking the medicine - Novartis and curiosity;
Chapter - 08: happy Ltd and HT2 - Learning culture in action;
Chapter - 09: Dressing up a learning culture - Cotton On Group;


Section - THREE: Building a learning culture - A gyroscope for organizational effectiveness;


Chapter - 10: Work and learning;
Chapter - 11: Why technology is an essential component of a learning culture;
Chapter - 12: What are the essential components of a learning culture?

"I have been involved with hundreds of organizations since the COVID-19 pandemic and it is clear to me that learning is crucial for their survival, but also to build their resilience. I love this book. it has really become the standard text on building learning cultures in organizations. The first edition was good, but this second edition is even better. Highly recommended."

"If you want to help your organization become more agile, resilient and responsive in these volatile, uncertain, changing and ambiguous times, then this book is an essential read, not just for L&D professionals but for anyone who is committed to supporting continuous improvement. The book sets out the context and practical steps required to facilitate the emergence of a learning culture in an organizational context and has been my go-to guide and source of inspiration. The book is a treasure trove, packed full of practical advice, tools and case studies to help you on your journey towards a learning culture. Nigel shares his vast experience, research and practical knowledge to help you on that journey, and it is a journey of self-discovery for all concerned, but a journey well worth investing in."

"An authoritative, comprehensive, contemporary guide to learning culture, brought to life with real case studies. An essential resource for today's HR and L&D professionals and business leaders."

"Once again Nigel has put together a book that is both thorough and timely for the role L&D and learning culture must play in the future workplace. Through case studies, comprehensive research and thought leadership, Nigel has created a must-have resource for every Learning leader offering valuable insights and analysis of learning culture, and its role in the success of organizations of tomorrow."

"Nigel Paine takes a systems approach to learning, which makes his recommendations eminently more likely to work for you. He has greatly updated what was already a perfect book by adding new case studies and an added comprehensive analysis of learning culture. Nigel is one of the great research translators. Certainly one of the top ones I refer to almost daily. He takes complex and sophisticated research studies and boils them down into readable, actionable prescriptions. Don't hire high-priced consultants. Just buy this incredibly valuable resource."