ORGANISATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL BARRIERS TO LEARNING. by mohammad sameer

SCENARIO 1 - SARAH'S REALITY CHECK

sameer111521 — 2026-05-15 19:35:56 UTC

Think back to the video you watched where Sarah, the team leader, returned to a mountain of emails and a manager who didn't follow up on her training. Based on what you've learned, identify one Individual barrier and one Organisational barrier in this situation.

Suggest one specific way Sarah's manager could have supported her to ensure the training wasn't a waste of time."

Scenario 2: The Silence Culture

sameer111521 — 2026-05-15 19:38:50 UTC

Imagine an organisation that officially says it supports learning, but in daily practice, staff are afraid to try new methods because they might be penalised for making a mistake.

Based on the 'Organisational Culture' section, what is one small 'gesture' a manager can do to prove they actually support the training and make it safe to practice?.

Individual and Organisational Barriers (Model Style)

elhamkedir969 — 2026-06-07 19:11:46 UTC

Individual barrier:
Sarah felt overwhelmed when she returned to work, with a heavy workload and constant emails. This meant she did not have enough time or focus to apply the new skills she learned during training.

Organisational barrier:
Her manager did not provide structured follow-up or dedicated time for Sarah to practise the new skills, which meant the training was not reinforced in the workplace.

Manager action:
The manager could schedule protected time for Sarah to practise her new skills before returning to full workload and also check in regularly to support her progress.

elhamkedir969 — 2026-06-07 19:12:15 UTC

Organisational barrier:
The workplace culture discouraged employees from trying new methods because staff feared being criticised or penalised for making mistakes.

Manager action:
The manager can address this by publicly recognising employees who try new approaches, even if they are not fully successful. This helps create a culture where learning and experimentation are valued.

Example statement the manager could use:
"It’s okay to test new approaches while learning — mistakes are part of improvement."