The Learning Mindset: Combining Human Competencies with Technology to Thrive

By Katja Schipperheijn

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398617342
• ISBN13: 9781398617346
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"