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Sean McPheat
Sean McPheat
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Published Feb 12, 2018
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Ever heard of the 70-20-10 model of learning?
Chances are that you have if you're reading this post but just in case you haven't please click on the link to find out all about the 70-20-10 model and what it is.
A quick refresher...
With the 70:20:10 model you learn 70% from on the job experience and from doing.
You learn 20% from others in the way of observing, coaching and mentoring.
10% is down to formal training like courses, reading and online learning.
Here are some activities and ideas to implement to maximise your learning at each level of 70:20:10:
70% - Learn & Develop Through Doing
- Make decisions outside your remit and authority (with permission)
- Deputise for your manager
- Ask your manager to delegate new work to you
- Take on new and challenging projects/assignments
- Be a change champion for a specific initiative
- Speak at internal or external events
- Take on more and new responsibilities
- Learn the roles of others
- Understand different departments within the business
- Become a subject matter expert
- Take part in a project review
- Become a team member in a project where you have no knowledge
- Facilitate and chair team meetings
- Introduce new strategies and ways of working
- Cover for others roles while they are on holiday
- Conduct client tours and manage VIP visits
- Train others
- Implement learning and take action from the 10%
- Become an internal leader – social, community, committee, volunteer etc
- Network and interact with senior leadership team
- Work in groups to solve real business issues
- Become a mentor for others
- Get seconded for a temporary time in another department
- Apply best practices from company associations and bodies
20% - Learn & Develop Through Others
- Receive formal coaching on a regular basis
- Receive coaching from others
- Receive feedback from others on performance and outputs
- Use 180/360 degree feedback as tool for improvement
- Buddy up with a co-worker for sharing experiences and knowledge
- Use PDR process for self-reflection and learning
- Get mentored by a senior manager
- Knowledge share with others – what works, what doesn’t etc
- Use Action Learning Sets and work/learn with others
- Always be asking others for feedback, opinions and guidance
- Learn from industry associations and key figures
- Build and learn from your network – physical and online
- Follow and participate with leading industry blogs – join the conversation
- Download whitepapers and research papers
- Watch YouTube videos
- Listen to podcasts
10% - Learn & Develop Through Courses
- Attend physical courses and workshops
- Attend industry specific conferences and events
- Attend LIVE and recorded webinars
- Attend distance learning courses
- Take eLearning courses
- Take professional qualifications and certifications
- Attend college or university
- Take microlearning or mLearning courses
- Experience training simulations
- Take part in gamified courses and workshops
Click on these links to download that list and also receive a FREE 70-20-10 implementation checklist.
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Clare Edwards (FIML)
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Such an excellent list Sean McPheat - thank you!
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Peter Sharp
Principal Business Consultant - Capability & Learning ScandiSharp Enterprises
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thanks for the post, it's a untapped domain currently
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Dave Price
Information Technology Relationship Manager at American Family Insurance
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Well structured and very nice point of reference. Thanks for sharing.
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Johannes O.
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I find this model very interesting because it is based on what executive believe regarding their learning habits and processes . And I'm certain that it is accurate and I can prove why this is so. However the 70 is a result off the 20 which is a result due to the 10; in other words because they only gained 10% initially from the Theory they have to make up the rest . Well I don't question the ratio but I like to point out that by increasing the 10% to 20% will result in an overall 200% increase .This can be interpreted in two ways the speed will increase and thus the time half or doubling gains. Further what are we actually trying to do is: to increase the ability to control the area or activity this staff member is engaged in and this can be massively increased with improving or removing his learning barriers . This is where I can help.
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