The Learning Mindset: Combining Human Competencies with Technology to Thrive

Schipperheijn, Katja

ISBN 10: 1398617334 / ISBN 13: 9781398617339

Published by Kogan Page, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Learning Mindset: Combining Human Competencies with Technology to Thrive
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398617334
• ISBN 13: 9781398617339
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

WINNER: getAbstract International Book Award 2025 - Learning Impact

Developing a learning mindset is essential in a rapidly changing world. But how can you adopt this approach? What qualities do you need? What role do technology and neuroscience play? How can it boost innovation, problem-solving and collaboration?

The Learning Mindset has the answers. Written by an international learning expert, this book explains what a learning mindset is and what the benefits are for individuals, teams and the wider organization. It covers the competencies needed for this approach such as imagination, curiosity, consilience, empathy and openness. This book shows how these traits can be developed in everyone, whilst still celebrating their individual differences.

This essential guide outlines how to overcome negative emotions and embrace learning, how to foster social collaboration and lean learning, how to become a learning leader and how a learning approach can turn challenges into opportunities. There is also coverage of the neuroscience of learning, the importance of diversity for innovation, the evolution of artificial intelligence and how humans and technology can work in symbiosis for the best results. Packed full of insights, advice, practical guidance and interviews from leaders at global companies, this is crucial reading for everyone looking to develop a learning mindset in themselves, their teams or their organizations to thrive in a constantly changing world.

About the Author

Katja Schipperheijn is an internationally recognized learning strategist and founder of Habit of Improvement, a consultancy that focuses on learning strategies that foster growth and well-being in a human-machine symbiosis.

Besides her work in corporate settings, she is founder of the sCooledu foundation with which she reached over 15,000 children participating in her workshops on digital citizenship. Based in Antwerp, Belgium and Dubai, UAE, she is also an international keynote speaker and guest lecturer.