1.6 Describe how to establish a culture of continual learning and development in the team

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 2: Team Leadership in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 1 Understand team leadership in adult care
Assessment criteria: 1.6 Describe how to establish a culture of continual learning and development in the team

• Continual learning and development are important because:
  • It ensures that we are up-to-date with the latest legislation, regulation and best practices
  • It helps us to challenge our beliefs and increase self-awareness
  • It helps us to improve our practice
• Therefore, it is important for leaders to establish a culture of continual learning and development within the team, so that they can reach peak performance
• Ways that a leader can establish a culture of continual learning and development within a team include:
  • The provision of regular training (and refresher training)
  • Asking team members (both as a group and individually) about what knowledge and skills they think would improve their practice and doing your best to facilitate them
  • Recognition of individuals that have achieved learning goals
  • Provide feedback to individual team members and the team as a whole and encourage that they also give you feedback about your work