Learning Points Pilot- How did it go? by

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:33:31 UTC

I would definitely say a 10.

2025-02-11 11:34:08 UTC

I would give it a 10

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:34:40 UTC

I really enjoy learning, but have never really reflected so much on what I learn so this would give me a chance to see 'it all laid out in front of me'.

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:36:06 UTC

I would say a little bit more. I usually sign up for a reasonable amount of learning opportunities anyway, but due to time pressures I do sometimes cancel. However, this month I have really tried to prioritise my learning so haven't cancelled anything.

2025-02-11 11:36:39 UTC

It has helped me to stay motivated and on top of my learning goals. I have also found that my learning has extended to things that are non-work related (like reading books for pleasure, which was something I always wanted to get better at doing and the pilot has helped me massively with this).

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:36:45 UTC

I made some very rough notes on my One Note...nothing fancy or nice to look at!

2025-02-11 11:37:29 UTC

I have completed probably similar CPD (used to engaging in CPD due to my other line of work) but I'm aware that for this month, I have attended a few extra webinars due to the pilot.

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:37:49 UTC

I did feel particularly busy at work this month so may be there was slightly more of a time pressure, but I still completed the learning I intended to.

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:38:27 UTC

Just time pressures, but I've been prioritising learning more this month and that's really helped in terms of completing more CPD.

2025-02-11 11:40:42 UTC

Maybe a review of some of the learning points with everyone (if that's possible). I feel some things are worth less points like watching videos/reading articles, when it could be that these things take a long time to complete as they are lengthy videos/articles.

2025-02-11 11:41:00 UTC

Sometimes its workload.

bekaredclift — 2025-02-11 11:42:27 UTC

I have absolutely loved this and thing it's a fab concept. Maybe the considering how long it takes someone to do something as you can have quick 3 minute read articles, or articles that takes a lot longer?

2025-02-11 11:42:35 UTC

My workload has been intense over the last few months but I was determined to not let this be a barrier. I had to ensure I was prioritising my CPD to create good habits and I feel this has helped the 'learning habits' stick.

2025-02-11 11:43:43 UTC

Created a CPD log using Canva to capture the CPD I completed, the date I completed it, the number of minutes/hours it took me to complete, the number of learning points and how I intend to apply my learning.

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:33:45 UTC

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:34:58 UTC

I enjoy no-pressure competition and was interested in seeing how much I actually did over a month. I'd never really spoken to anyone about what they did, so had no idea if I was doing more or less

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:36:02 UTC

It's very hard to know as I've never tracked it - but probably more, owing to other things I had going on that required extra attendance to webinars/tutorials/workshops or additional reading in quite a short space of time.

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:43:31 UTC

Clarification on the "rules" I think; a review of points split (shall we include time for things as this varied a lot for the same points for example?) - do we include timing?; Do we provide a little example table with space for reflections for people to keep track of their CPD?

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:46:24 UTC

Time inside of work. I do CPD during work hours, but rarely listen to podcasts etc as I find them easier to listen to while cooking/cleaning (making the most of time). I find it hard to do work (writing/reading), and listen to a podcast and really take it in, at the same time, and I don't like just sitting and listening in work hours - when I could be working on something else and listening later on a walk or while making dinner.

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:48:54 UTC

My month has been REALLY busy in work, but some of that did include CPD as well. I would say ... some additional barriers, but also some additional opportunities, so it levelled out.

janedudeney — 2025-02-11 12:52:34 UTC

I created a table in Word with the type/title of CPD, minutes spent on it, points gained, and then had a box to write some short reflections for myself.

siphiwe

2025-02-11 13:22:15 UTC

7 / 8

siphiwe

2025-02-11 13:30:34 UTC

I initially rated this 7 or 8. I thought it was a great idea, but I wasn't sure how committed I would be without a tangible incentive. In the past, I've noticed that without a reward, it's easy to lose motivation. However, reframing it as a personal growth opportunity has changed my perspective. Knowing that I'll have grown significantly by the end of the year is a powerful incentive in itself. I can look back and feel proud of prioritizing my development.

siphiwe

2025-02-11 13:34:22 UTC

Provide a couple of templates of how/where you can record the points to give people a starting point.

siphiwe

2025-02-11 13:38:01 UTC

May we add picked up a new skill to the learning points table?

2025-02-11 13:42:14 UTC

Myself! Making sure to give time/ organise/ remain enthusiastic with lots of conflicting priorities

2025-02-11 13:48:53 UTC

Started as a 7, went up to 8.. now a 9!

2025-02-14 17:12:01 UTC

Two things:

Internally, wasn't too sure if everyone is comfortable with competition and how that can make us feel. I am not sure if the positioning/contracting can take away from what the stats/clear numbers show - for example, if someone is regularly finding themselves towards the bottom of the league table, or the top. Interested to see how this develops.

Externally, I was unsure if there was enough of a 'hook' from achieving learning points, particularly on a long term basis - however, after the first 'check in' meeting (which was really positive), i think this initiative can maintain momentum if we continually raise as a topic on the agenda.

2025-02-14 17:14:56 UTC

I'd say similar amount of CPD completed, maybe even quite possibly a touch more than usual! I am definitely doing a better job of recording what CPD is completed - and as a knock on effect, being more organised with it, i feel.

2025-02-14 17:23:33 UTC

Similar to the point above, maybe a look into the points for different CPD activities (as some can take longer to complete etc) but i think we had to start somewhere! So at the moment, happy to continue trialling the concept as it is (unless there is anything obvious I've missed that needs improving!) to see how it goes.

Had the idea of prizes or something for the top 3 CPDers each month, but not sure if this might take away from the core concept