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It’s good to talk: 82% of managers say ‘a chat’ is the best way to learn

Managers find an informal chat with a colleague is by far the most frequent and effective learning activity according to a new report.

 

‘How managers learn (in their own words),’ commissioned by online toolkit provider GoodPractice, questioned over 200 leaders and managers about how they assimilate information. Surprisingly, 82% will consult a colleague at least once a month and 83% say it is either very or fairly effective as a means of helping them perform their role when faced with an unfamiliar challenge.

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