Pause For Reflection

• To what extent does the research discussed in this chapter map onto your own personal learning experience? What is your own preferred learning style and strategy?

• Do you think that others in the organisation are aware of the benefits of informal learning? How might you use these research findings to help educate colleagues?

• Can you identify with any of the issues that trainers can encounter when working with scientists and technologists, outlined in this chapter? If so, how do you deal with these?

• What support does your organisation provide to help knowledge workers maintain the ‘sense of purpose’ that Drucker argues is crucial for them to be fully engaged?