Bill Linnane: My son's factory work experience taught him some valuable life lessons about the real world
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Bill Linnane: My son's factory work experience taught him some valuable life lessons about the real world
"There is nothing quite like learning on the job, having systems and processes seared into your psyche through repetition, and occasionally learning things the hardest way of all - by enduring the shame of doing a task completely wrong and being told off."
Workplace learning offers invaluable education that surpasses traditional methods. Through repetition and direct application, systems and processes become deeply ingrained in one's understanding. Making mistakes and facing consequences—including public correction—creates powerful learning moments. This experiential approach, where errors have real impact, develops practical knowledge and professional competence more effectively than classroom instruction alone. The combination of immediate feedback and personal accountability creates lasting behavioral and skill development.
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