The world is changing fast. To keep up over the long haul of their careers, and even over the short haul of any given year at a company, employees need to remain in a constant state of learning. Companies recognize this, but too many of them persist in applying antiquated, passive learning models that don’t work in the sense that they don’t change behavior.Formal Learning: A rigid educational approach in which content, timelines, and objectives are organized and delivered by a dedicated institution or department.Traditionally, education has been delivered in lecture format, where students memorize facts, take tests, and get grades. This learning model has become antiquated—both for schools and corporations.Traditional, one-size-fits-all training programs tend to affect employee behaviors in the short-term only.Customized learning programs that address specific business problems or roles tend to be more effective in changing behaviors over the long-term.Informal Learning: A flexib...