Learning on the Job: Balancing Daily Tasks & Professional Development

It can be hard to prioritize learning when you’re leading a busy team. The demands of strategy, deadlines, and culture can leave no room for development, and sometimes training feels like one more thing on the to-do list.

But here’s the truth: if you design learning to integrate with your work, you don’t have to choose between performance and development. You get both.

The results will include projects that run smoothly, an increase in your team’s skillsets, an org that speaks the same language, and an increase in impact. That’s the power of integrated learning—it transforms teams while the work gets done.

Here are some BFM-tested tips for finding balance in your day-to-day and professional development programs:

1️⃣Make sure you’re clear on the who, what, where, and why of the training you’re providing

2️⃣Use current projects as the practice field for the learning sessions

3️⃣Meet people where they are, so every role gets training that’s relevant, useful, and long-lasting

BFM can help you create learning arcs that embed skill development directly into your team’s real projects and priorities. Let’s talk about what you’re hoping to achieve and how we can design learning that gets you there!