Lifelong Learning & Skill Development

In this era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, where the half-life of skills has reduced significantly and the working part of life has extended for people across the world, merely one-time skilling isn’t enough. The traditional model of education followed by a static career seems less relevant, paving way for the concept of lifelong learning.

In today’s environment where learning options are abundant, navigating the demands of the job while prioritising learning requires a thoughtful approach. Here are some key strategies:

Contextualise your learning: Seek opportunities to learn, unlearn and relearn within your daily work context. Leverage challenges, responsibilities and the broader work environment to accelerate learning.

Take advantage of company learning opportunities: Continuous learning and development should be prioritised for all employees. Companies should offer a range of relevant learning and development opportunities with resources, feedback and support so that employees can create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to each one of them. These resources encourage workers to plan for and talk about how they want to grow. It is helpful to use these resources and tools throughout the career and be benefited from them greatly.

Understand content at a deeper level: Upon identifying a learning topic, one should take the time to internalise the knowledge gained, before moving on. One should practise frequently and actively seek feedback on how the newly acquired skills impact processes, systems and people. This feedback loop allows for continuous refinement based on real-world application.

Lifelong learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but about cultivating expertise and resilience in a skill set through patience, practice and feedback. Employees should feel proud to work for the company that allows them to lead, learn and grow throughout their career and creates space for lifelong learning where they can thrive personally and professionally.