Episode 17: Employee-Generated Learning with Kasper Spiro

In this action-packed episode of The Management Theory Toolbox, host Travis Mallett and guest Kasper Spiro, Chief Learning Strategist & Co-founder of EasyGenerator, dive deep into the paradigm shift from traditional, top‐down corporate training to a dynamic, employee generated learning (EGL) model. Discover how real-world practice, authentic peer feedback, and cutting-edge technologies like AI are transforming learning—and why “practice makes permanent” is the mantra for today’s modern workplace.

Key Takeaways

• Practice Over Passive Learning:
  • Explore why hands-on practice is not just beneficial but essential, and how “practice makes permanent” can solidify skills better than rote education alone.
• The Four Pillars of Effective Learning:
  • Know the Why: Understanding the purpose behind learning content fuels motivation.
  • Leverage Personal Experience: Connect new insights with your own professional journey.
  • Engage in Real Practice: Apply what you learn immediately to build expertise.
  • Seek Constructive Feedback: Use peer insights and data (e.g., via XAPI and Learning Record Stores) to continuously refine performance.
• Employee Generated Learning (EGL) vs. Traditional Training:
  • Break away from outdated, one-size-fits-all courses. Empower employees to create, update, and own their learning experiences.
  • Discover how EGL fosters trust, engagement, and relevance—resulting in higher completion and success rates.
• Future-Proofing Corporate Learning:
  • The integration of AI and advanced tracking transforms static learning management systems into interactive, on-demand “corporate brains” that deliver instant, personalized answers.

Resources & Additional Reading

• EasyGenerator:
  Learn more about their innovative approach to employee generated learning at EasyGenerator.
• Employee Generated Learning (Book):
  Dive into Kasper Spiro’s insights by checking out his book, “Employee Generated Learning: How to Develop Training that Drives Performance”, published by Kogan Page.
• Bloom’s Taxonomy:
  Enhance your understanding of effective learning objectives with Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Five Moments of Learning Model:
  Explore the Five Moments of Need framework, which redefines how and when learning occurs on the job.
• 70-20-10 Learning Model:
  Discover the breakdown of effective learning strategies in the 70-20-10 Model, emphasizing that 70% of learning happens through hands-on experience, 20% via collaboration, and only 10% through formal training. 

Connect & Engage

• Join the Conversation:
  Share your insights and experiences in the comments below, or reach out to us on LinkedIn.
• Meet Our Guest:
  Follow Kasper Spiro on LinkedIn for more on his innovative work with EGL and learn about upcoming events, webinars, and speaking engagements.

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