Lead Dev 2023 Talk

Learning is a core capability of teams. Here’s how to measure it.

References and resources from Sorrel's talk at LeadDev Berlin 2023.

References

Learning culture

• Anna Dillon (2021), How to assess learning culture
• Bauer J, Rehrl M, Harteis C (2007) Measurement of learning culture: a motivational approach.
• Garvin D, Edmondson A, Gino F (2008) Is Yours a Learning Organisation. Harvard Business Review. 86:109–16.
• Sorrel Harriet (2021) How can we evaluate learning culture

Learning models

• David A. Kolb (1984) Experiential Learning. Prentice-Hall.
• Experiential Learning Institute (2019) What is Experiential Learning?
• Sorrel Harriet (2022) A Lean DevOps Approach to Learning & Development. LeadDev.
• Khalil and Elkhider (2015) Applying learning theories and instructional design models for effective instruction. Advances in Physiology Education. 40(2):147-156.

Cognitive load

• John Sweller (1994) Cognitive Load Theory, Learning Difficulty, and Instructional Design. Learning and Instruction. 4(4):295-312.
• Peter Gerjets, Katharina Scheiter, Gabriele Cierniak (2009) The Scientific Value of Cognitive Load Theory: A Research Agenda Based on the Structuralist View of Theories. Educational Psychology Review. 21(1):43-54
• Fred Paas, Alexander Renkl, John Sweller (2010) Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design: Recent Developments. Educational Psychologist 38(1):1-4
• David Stewart (2017) A Critical Analysis of the Theoretical Construction And Empirical Measurement Of Cognitive Load in Cognitive load measurement and application: A theoretical framework for meaningful research and practice. Routledge
• Ton de Jong (2010) Cognitive load theory, educational research, and instructional design: some food for thought. Instructional Science. 38:105–134
• John Durrant (2023) Cognitive Load Theory
• Jan Derry (2020) A Problem for Cognitive Load Theory—the Distinctively Human Life-form. Journal of Philosophy of Education.

Team Topologies (and related theory)

• Manuel Pais, Matthew Skelton (2018) Team Topologies. IT Revolution.
• John Stevens-Hall (2020) Complex Adaptive Systems (ii): thinking about emergence and ITSM. Medium.
• Daposto (2019) Emergent Behaviour - Theory. Medium.

Tools

• Sorrel Harriet (2023) Learning Culture Survey (Questions) and Example
• Matthew Skelton (2021) Team Cognitive Load assessment
• Chris Smith (2018) The Taps Model: A tool to explore cognitive overload. NB: This coaching tool can be adapted for teams to facilitate conversation and discovery around team cognitive load.