475 — Is self-directed learning a myth?

The promise of self-directed learning is that employees will take charge of their own development, if we only create the environment for them to do so. But does this actually happen?

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Mindtools Kineo Head of Product Daniel Potter joins Ross G and Gemma to discuss self-directed learning, with a focus on:

• what self-directed learning journeys look like
• how motivation is different for mandatory vs self-directed learning
• how our approach to learning design needs to align with learner motivation.

During the discussion, Gemma referenced self-determination theory.

In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross discussed the end of the American penny.

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Connect with our speakers

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:

• Ross Garner
• Gemma Towersey
• Dan Potter