Learning systems create the ability to share the process and means that lead to change and improvement. By testing a range of approaches in different contexts, learning systems can show the factors for success.
Consider how you understand and credibly evaluate your learning system. Balance this with the logistics of managing the evaluation. Focus on what is meaningful and realistic.
Promote self-reflection and flexibility
Reflective questions help us learn and can tell us a lot about progress. Reflection can be for individuals, teams and organisations.
Consider the following questions:
What has happened?
How are you feeling?
What are you noticing that is working well?
What are you noticing that is working less well?
How should this be different?
What were your shared findings and experience?
Openness and willingness to share progress, even failures, are essential to learning systems. The sharing of processes and changes often results in more learning than a focus on impact.
A functional learning system requires a community. People must be comfortable sharing without fear of reproach. Psychological safety is important for this.