LinkedIn’s latest research reveals that Indian professionals are embracing ‘Loud Learning’ to navigate obstacles in skill development. Despite 80% acknowledging their companies’ efforts to foster a learning culture, 94% of professionals struggle to prioritize learning due to work and family commitments.
Key barriers identified include personal responsibilities (34%), demanding work schedules (29%), and feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of learning resources (26%). ‘Loud Learning,’ which involves being vocal and intentional about learning goals, is gaining traction as a solution. About 81% of professionals believe this approach helps them allocate time for skill enhancement. Notable ‘Loud Learning’ practices include sharing learnings with teammates (40%), posting about learning journeys on LinkedIn (40%), and informing colleagues of scheduled learning times (35%). Currently, 64% of professionals are engaged in these activities.Additionally, 81% report that seeing peers participate in ‘Loud Learning’ motivates them to follow suit. A significant 64% have a ‘Learning BFF’—a friend who supports and learns with them, making the process more enjoyable and effective.
Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert highlights the importance of this approach, especially as job skills are projected to change by 64% by 2030. LinkedIn is bolstering this initiative with AI-powered tools and free courses available until July 8, 2024, aimed at accelerating the learning journey for professionals in India.
