Becoming a More Versatile Learner

The Four Sets of Learning Tactics

There are four sets of learning tactics that managers can use when facing a challenging experience: feeling, action, thinking, and accessing others.

Feeling Tactics

Individuals who use feeling tactics are able to learn because they are able to manage the anxiety and uncertainty that is associated with undertaking new challenges. They can acknowledge the impact of their feelings on what they do, trust what their gut is telling them, and confront themselves when they recognize that their worry is causing them to avoid the challenge.

An example of an effective use of feeling tactics: Brad, a human resources manager, ...