Publications
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- 19 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013
Empowering the Learner at Work: The Three Stances Framework
By: Michele Rigolizzo, David Perkins and Marga Biller
Abstract
Research suggests that work-relevant learning occurs largely on the job. However, in many situations workers do not learn nearly as much as they might. The "three stances" model helps to explain why. When someone undertakes a task, the person may adopt a completion, performance, or development stance, reflecting a range of organizational and personal influences. The completion stance prioritizes speed and good-enough performance, with little learning. The performance stance invests in high-quality results this time around, with learning generally a strong side effect but not a deliberate agenda. The development stance reaches for high-quality results this time around, with the additional goal of improving later performance. Unfortunately, workers often opt for stances that generate less learning, due to organizational culture, personal attitudes, and the character of the tasks themselves. The stances model suggests ways to counter this tendency and enhance learning from work.
Keywords
Learning And Development; Learning Organizations; Learning To Learn; Organizational Culture; Organizational Design; Learning
Citation
Rigolizzo, Michele, David Perkins, and Marga Biller. "Empowering the Learner at Work: The Three Stances Framework." Learning Managers Forum, United Nations, Turin, Italy, June 19–21, 2013. (The Learning Managers Forum provides the leaders of the UN Learning Community with opportunities to:
SHARE and analyze innovation, knowledge, and best practices;
EXPLORE new ways to respond to the challenges of your daily work;
SHAPE the UN Learning Community of the future.)