Learning
Culture Type
Driven by curiosity.
Teams with the Learning culture type give their members room to experiment and explore. Success is measured by fresh ideas and new experiences. The most successful Learning teams lead their industries in innovation and thought leadership.
Managers who lead Learning teams are innovators who give their team members freedom to explore and float between ideas and projects. This lack of micromanagement allows leaders their own time to research new directions to take the team’s exploration.
Teams with Learning Cultures
R & D
There is a natural connection between Research & Development teams and Learning cultures. Developing new products and technologies requires team members to explore the world for new solutions that they can work into their plans and prototypes. Research and development require a variety of tools and perspectives, so a dynamic approach works best.
Strengths of Learning Cultures
Innovative thinking and exploration
Source of differentiation
Able to solve problems quickly
Weaknesses of Learning Cultures
Exploration gets in the way of practical work
Lack of direction can lead to idleness
Can become disorganized
Did you know?
People who work best in Learning cultures should avoid Order cultures. they are very regimented environments where team members are expected to conform to a particular way of doing things. Exploration and experimentation are discouraged.