How to Build a Learning Culture That Lasts

A true learning culture is more than just offering training—it’s about creating an environment where learning is continuous, encouraged, and embedded into daily work. Yet, many organizations struggle to move beyond one-off courses and compliance-driven programs to cultivate a culture where employees actively seek out growth, share knowledge, and apply what they learn.

This session explores what a learning culture really is, why it matters, and how to build one that actually works. You’ll learn about the key elements that drive a learning culture, from leadership support and psychological safety to knowledge sharing and continuous development. We’ll also examine common roadblocks that prevent learning from becoming a core part of an organization’s DNA. Whether you’re an L&D leader, HR professional, or team manager, this session will help you move beyond training programs and build an environment where learning thrives.

Your people will learn how to:

Define what a learning culture is and explain how it differs from simply offering training programs.
Identify the key elements of a strong learning culture, including leadership support, psychological safety, continuous learning opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
Analyze common barriers to creating a learning culture, such as resistance to change, lack of time, and misaligned incentives.
Recognize the role of managers and leaders in reinforcing a learning culture, ensuring that learning is embedded in everyday work.
Explore strategies for making learning a continuous, integrated part of the workplace, rather than a separate event or program.
Examine how organizational systems—such as rewards, feedback loops, and peer collaboration—can encourage or inhibit learning.
Develop an action plan to strengthen the learning culture in your organization, applying best practices from learning science and behavioral psychology.

Capacity

20 people

Location

Virtual

Duration

3 hours

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About BCL

Understanding how people learn isn’t always enough. To get projects done and make sure you target the right goals, you have to navigate complex organizations and their social environments. That’s where consulting experience is a huge advantage. We combine deep understanding of learning with practical management consulting experience. This is the key to delivering high end learning experiences that move the dial.

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BCL is a full-service learning development and consulting agency based in Durham, NC. Originally founded as Bull City Learning in 2013, BCL creates high-impact learning programs that precisely target our clients’ most pressing performance needs.

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