Humber Business Week underscored the importance of modern learning techniques for business leaders in skill development.
- Attendees experienced interactive activities showcasing experiential learning’s role in success.
- Sarah Young illustrated the connection between learning, memory, and ‘sticky knowledge’.
- Caroline Hardcastle highlighted the tangible benefits of continuous development for businesses.
- Ralph Gilbert encouraged embracing lifelong learning for personal and organisational growth.
During the recent Humber Business Week, business leaders gathered to delve into the potential of modern learning methods in advancing organisational skills and capabilities. The event, termed ‘Embracing Excellence’, was aimed not just at compliance but at enhancing overall workplace efficacy.
Facilitated by Sarah Young, the programme featured interactive activities, including an English comprehension test based on historical SATS papers. This exercise demonstrated the value of experiential learning in evaluating and nurturing success and development. Participants were challenged to consider their cognitive capacity and the significance of recognising what information to retain over the long term.
Young shared insights into the science of learning, explaining that it involves an individual’s unique schema or interconnected web of knowledge, referred to as ‘sticky knowledge’. She stated, “The science of learning is very complex,” and highlighted how new information is absorbed by linking it with existing knowledge.
Caroline Hardcastle, representing Rollits, addressed common objections to ongoing training, such as cost and time constraints, urging that investing in learning yields benefits in efficiency and financial terms for both individuals and businesses. She expressed concern over attitudes dismissing further training, noting, “Someone saying they don’t need more training is probably the most frightening excuse people come up with.”
Emma Waudby, from Cobus, attended the event, reinforcing her company’s commitment to fostering employee development. She noted the evolving workplace landscape and the need to offer continual skill enhancement opportunities to ensure a motivated and successful workforce. Waudby remarked, “I will re-assess our team’s professional development requirements with this in mind.”
Ralph Gilbert, a leading figure at Rollits, pointed out that ‘Embracing Excellence’ drew inspiration from the firm’s annual staff conference. He stressed that ongoing competence extends beyond regulatory compliance, emphasising the positive impact of continuous personal growth on team and organisational effectiveness. “Continuous development and lifelong learning are things we should all grasp with enthusiasm,” he advocated.
Humber Business Week highlighted the pivotal role of modern learning methods in fostering continuous development and organisational success.
