[26]Foster Critical Reflection

ADULT LEARNING EXPERTS Jack Mezirow17 and Stephen Brookfield18 suggest that one of the primary ways adults learn is through reflection. To transform our thinking, there is a need for critical reflection. This assists learners in confronting their political, economic, social, and cultural viewpoints—becoming more aware of how these (and others) affect their views of the world.

Encouraging your team members to understand the reasoning behind policies, procedures, and cultural norms will assist them in helping the organization grow. Further, they will be in a better position to troubleshoot problems or areas of concern. Reflecting on events can help team members analyze what went well and what went wrong. All it takes ...

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