Flat structure learning & development approach

Our approach to learning and development for team members, as a flat structured organisation.

Overview

Each [team member] has an annual budget of £500 for learning and development, which they can use however they want. The [Organisational Culture lead] can support prioritising learning and development needs and identifying appropriate opportunities such as training, workshops or providers.

In addition to paid-for training, [team members] are encouraged to use work time to pursue appropriate learning and development opportunities that are free, such as reading, watching videos or meeting with stakeholders that we can learn from.

Considerations

When considering our learning and development needs, [team members] should think about:

  • Feedback received from colleagues
  • Their future ambitions in their current role or in other potential roles (this can be discussed with the Organisational Culture lead)
  • Any barriers due to lack of understanding or skill gaps that are making it challenging to fully achieve our goals, looking at the action plan and their job description
  • What excites and energises them.
Rich
Rich

Rich loves design, facilitation and org-systems tinkering. He’s an activist and campaigner and has worked at PIRC for almost 15 years through various organisational incarnations, including a flat management structure for the last 7 years. He’s also been involved in housing coops, helping found one in Machynlleth, and supporting others, especially with policies and finance.

For many years Rich has wanted to be a librarian of more radical organisational policies and practices. Finally, working with Kiran and Liam, his time has come! Take a seat, get comfortable and tell us: what was the first organisational practice you ever fell in love with?

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