How Embracing a Learning Culture Cultivates a Happy Workplace with Nigel Paine

Nigel Paine, head of people development at the BBC, discusses the evolution of workplace learning, the creation of the BBC's iPlayer, and the importance of fostering a true learning culture in organisations.

Nigel emphasises the need for trust, autonomy, competence, and connectedness toward creating an effective learning environment and shares with us examples from Danone and WD-40 to illustrate successful learning practices

Nigel also highlights the significance of leadership qualities like courage and humility underscoring the critical role of continuous improvement and open communication in building a happy workplace culture.

Nigel’s tips for a happy workplace:

1. Make people feel part of the team and organisation.
2. Constantly work on what is stopping good things from happening.
3. Have an index: some measure of how well you are getting there

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Nigel's book The Great Reset

Harvard Business Review