{"id":4826,"date":"2020-04-30T10:44:54","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T07:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/?p=4826"},"modified":"2020-04-30T11:39:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T08:39:34","slug":"the-4-learning-styles-in-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/the-4-learning-styles-in-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"THE 4 LEARNING STYLES IN THE OFFICE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unsurprisingly, the most successful companies globally<\/a> are the ones that have fostered a diverse workforce and, among this diversity is the ability to learn. As an organisation, you’ll \u00a0attract a variety of \u00a0learning styles and personality types so leaders need to understand how to adapt their management style to provide the best environment possible for each employee to succeed. Learning styles have to do with a persons\u2019 affinity to understand and retain information in a certain way. To ensure every employee is engaged and working in their ideal environment<\/a>, here are 4 distinct learning styles and how you can utilise them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. KINAESTHETIC\n& TACTILE LEARNING <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Kinaesthetic\nlearning is learning by doing. It is also known as the Physical Learning style\nor Tactile-Kinaesthetic Learning style. Kinaesthetic learners acquire\ninformation best when they are able to directly experience it through movement\nand touch.[1]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They prefer to be active participants rather than passive observers and typically work problems out through trial and error rather than accepting information presented to them. They also often value practical information over theoretical concepts. As a manager, give them physical tasks to demonstrate that they\u2019ve acquired the new skill. Allow them to take notes during meetings and use visual aids as this will keep them mentally engaged.[2]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note\nthat this worker may come across as having nervous energy, and appear fidgety when\nlistening. This however is likely related to how they process the information[3]<\/a> \u2013 don\u2019t\nbe alarmed or offended.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. VISUAL LEARNING<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Visual\nlearning is learning by reading or seeing images. It is also known as Spatial\nlearning style. Visual learners learn best by using images, pictures colours\netc. to organise retain and access information. People with a visual learning\nstyle are often referred to as visual-spatial learners. [4]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Visual\nlearners learn best from information they can see or read. They prefer written\ninstructions and visual aids to accompany verbal instructions. When working\nwith visual learners, be sure to provide a variety of visual materials to facilitate\nthe learning process such as visual aids during meetings e.g. graphs. Visual\nlearners will also appreciate reading material to enable them to absorb and\nprocess information.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This type of learner tends\nto make excellent artists or graphic designers, and feels right at home in\nonline or remote work situations. They\ntend to work independently and will seek you out when they need you \u2013 try to avoid\nmicromanaging them.[6]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. AUDITORY LEARNING<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Auditory\nlearning is a learning style in which a person learns and acquires new\nknowledge and information through listening. Auditory learners depend on\nhearing and speaking as their primary mode of learning and highly benefit from oral\ninstruction.[7]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In\nthe workplace, auditory learners will benefit most from oral presentations and\ngroup meetings because they are generally good listeners. One of the many\nstrengths of auditory learners is that they are good at giving oral\npresentations and reports. Use this to the company\u2019s advantage by having them\nmake presentations during meetings.[8]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As\na manager, remember to seek out the best ways to interact with your team. It\nmay not be easy to cater to every individual\u2019s learning style, however try to\nincorporate the various methods where possible. This will in turn produce\nbetter results from your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This\nkind of learner usually feels more comfortable when there\u2019s background noise in\ntheir environments rather than a quiet, static environment. Give them the space\nto use headphones and music while working to aid their concentration. The key\nto successfully managing them is checking in frequently and talking through\nexpectations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. VISUAL AND VERBAL LEARNING <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          This\ntype of learner is very studious and thrives in a holistic learning environment\nwhere they can listen and look at information. Incorporating images in\npresentations and discussion will help re-enforce important information for\nthis learning group. So be sure to use photos, graphs and infographics for key\npoints and statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This\nlearner is usually great at doing research for projects and coming up with solutions,\nso assign them any in-depth work that comes up. These learners also tend to do\nwell at public speaking and presentations, so you can rely on them to present\ntheir findings. They\u2019re  also the ones\nwho you can ask to recall any details you might\u2019ve missed. [9]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          When running a team, it\u2019s important to note there\u2019s no one-size fits all solution or approach. The best you can do is assign tasks and individuals where you\u2019ve noticed they thrive. When distinguishing how to best manage your employees, communication is essential. Find out their learning styles and their ideal working environments and do you best to cater to these needs. Your team will certainly appreciate the effort and you\u2019ll probably get more out of them.
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          Mshimba Michelle <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          [1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.cornerstoneondemand.com\/resources\/articles\/4-different-types-workplace-learning-styles<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [2]<\/a> https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/kinesthetic-learning<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [3]<\/a> https:\/\/www.cornerstoneondemand.com\/resources\/articles\/4-different-types-workplace-learning-styles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [4]<\/a> https:\/\/hrdailyadvisor.blr.com\/2018\/02\/15\/understanding-different-learning-styles-workplace-part-1\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [5]<\/a> https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/training-employees-according-learning-style<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.cornerstoneondemand.com\/resources\/articles\/4-different-types-workplace-learning-styles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [7]<\/a> http:\/\/www.educationplanner.org\/students\/self-assessments\/learning-styles-styles.shtml<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [8]<\/a> https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/auditory-learning-style-p3-3212038<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          [9]<\/a> https:\/\/www.cornerstoneondemand.com\/resources\/articles\/4-different-types-workplace-learning-styles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Unsurprisingly, the most successful companies globally are the ones that have fostered a diverse workforce and, among this diversity is the ability to learn. As an organisation, you’ll \u00a0attract a variety of \u00a0learning styles and personality types so leaders need to understand how to adapt their management style to provide the best environment possible for each employee to succeed. Learning styles have to do with a persons\u2019 affinity to understand and retain information in a certain way. To ensure every employee is engaged and working in their ideal environment, here are 4 distinct learning styles and how you can utilise\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[70,94],"tags":[93,101],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4826"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4826"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4829,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4826\/revisions\/4829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}