Learning On-Demand

Overview

Resources:

Learning in the Flow of Work

Learning doesn't need to be tedious, the most effective learning can be done in the flow of work and can happen every day through bite-size training.

At Tarmac we have three great resources that can help you do this: MindTools, SuccessFactors and Human Focus e-learning platforms.

Tarmac Learning Resources

MindTools is Tarmac's most popular learning resource and is entirely self-directed so you can address your individual development needs in a way that works best for you. Users can search for specific topics using categories such as audio books, videos and expert interviews, which makes the platform ideal for learning in the flow of work. Click HERE to access now.

You will have access to thousands of resource, click HERE to access now.

SuccessFactors delivers “short bursts” of learning that range from 7 to 20 minutes each, these micro courses provide just the right amount of information—through videos, quick tips, checklists, planners, and other practical learning tools—for learners to quickly acquire and immediately apply new knowledge. Click HERE to access now.

Click HERE to view a quick reference guide to help you get started.

Human Focus e-learning platform has over 200 approved & accredited online Health Safety and Environmental courses. Human Focus can be accessed through LTO which all staff members have access to.

Simply login to LTO and click the "e-learning portal" button located at the top right corner of the page.

Click HERE to view the user-guide and HERE to view course catalogue.

Supply Chain School is completely FREE and allows you to access training in 5 different areas Sustainability, Offsite, BIM, Lean and Management and offers you the opportunity to attend our training and networking events, gain CPD points, complete a self assessment and get a bespoke action plan, complete e-learning modules and various training resources. Click HERE to access now.

Click HERE to view the vision and values of the supply chain school.

The Kolb Reflective Cycle

Kolb’s reflective model is referred to as “experiential learning”. The basis for this model is our own experience, which is then reviewed, analysed and evaluated systematically in three stages. Once this process has been undergone completely, the new experiences will form the starting point for another cycle. Learning can be seen as happening in four stages:

We have a concrete experience (we actually experience something).
We reflect on this experience (we review it in our minds).
We draw conclusions about what we learnt from that experience.
We actively try out what we have learned.

Frequently asked questions

One of the biggest barriers to learning is time, particularly when you are focused on delivering top levels of performance. This is also true for your boss, so you cannot expect them to devote much time to your learning journey. In fact, chances are your boss is too busy to set aside time to learn themselves. It is therefore essential that you own your own learning process, managing your professional growth and development. If you are waiting to be told what to learn, you are not being proactive about your learning. Even if you are not given a specific time to achieve this, it is up to you to set aside the necessary time to learn.

As a Line Manager, you can refer to Mind Tools as part of your Personal Development Plans (PDP) and 1-2-1 conversations.

You can also choose (or ask your team to choose) a specific development area each month, then assign individuals 30-45 minutes each week to visit Mind Tools and look at resources relevant to that area.

You could also use the share button on Mind Tools to share content that is relevant to your team.

You can use the STAR Framework in your PDP conversations to identify specific development areas. Start by choosing one or two development areas that would make the most impact on your role. You can then look for specific topics on MindTools to help you develop specific areas identified through your PDP conversations.

The time you spend on Mind Tools depends on your specific development needs. You can start by booking time on your diary to use Mind Tools for 30 minutes once a week.

How To Make learning More Automatic

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For more information on our learning resources contact:

discoveryzone@tarmac.com