Case studies show how failing to examine assumptions has lead to well known political and engineering disasters. A variety of exercises give practice in reframing personal and work problems. Dealing with multiple realities, dilemma and paradox . Another key feature of workplace learning involves resolving discordant ideas, for example those arising when people approach an issue from different perspectives. Another characteristic of contemporary work problems is the prevalence of dilemma and paradox, due to rapid change in values or the collision between values arising from diversity in organisations and markets.
Activities invite practice at resolving both work and personal problems.
Exercises invite students to reflect on their models of collaboration in university and work settings, and to see the process of collaborating as an important area for future learning. In this section we ask our learners to explicitly recognise the role of values in all aspects of life, including their careers and the organisations in which they work. Summary The course frames professional practice, and work generally, as heavily dependent on learning skills. It presents a model of a practitioner aware of personal and professional ignorance, and the learning opportunities presented by doubt and error. The course aims to help students understand what learning is, and how the related cognitive and self management abilities are involved in workplace learning.