“As someone leading change in L&D and trying to drive shifts in how we do things, I’d recommend Andy’s book for anyone looking to redefine their organisation’s learning approach and philosophy to start enabling learning to happen in the flow of work to the focus on learning making a real impact on performance.”

“As someone leading change in L&D and trying to drive shifts in how we do things, this book is hugely helpful from a practical perspective thanks to the focus on business outcomes, aligning with strategy and making a real impact on performance. The reflection points help me put the book’s ideas into my own organisation’s context and to question my approach. I’d recommend it for anyone looking to redefine their organisation’s learning approach and philosophy to start enabling learning to happen in the flow of work this book is hugely helpful thanks to the focus on learning making a real impact on performance. I’d recommend it for anyone looking to redefine their organisation’s learning approach.”

“Organizational Learning Communities is an exciting read, offering a practical roadmap for establishing and nurturing organizational learning communities. Through a blend of historical insights, learning theory and personal experience and anecdotes, Andy Lancaster convincingly advocates for the value of learning communities and their effective management. The book equips readers with abundant guidance, tips, and templates, catering to individuals at all levels of community oversight. Its accessible format allows for easy navigation and reference, with thorough citations for deeper exploration.”

“In a world of fast changing work landscapes where traditional models of organisation design will need to shift, Andy makes the case for L&D to be one of the key architects and change agents in this work evolution. With pragmatic, relevant and actionable examples he shows how L&D can strategically align and integrate learning into work to drive every day and future performance.

In a world of fast changing work landscapes, Andy shows how L&D can strategically align and integrate learning into work to drive performance.”

“Organizational Learning Communities is a must read for anyone in L&D looking to innovate in their context. It provides key insights into building a community-based learning approach that impacts organizational transformation. In a captivating, easy to read format with much practical advice, Andy Lancaster explores the profound impact that learning communities and a collaborative culture can have on organizational and individual performance. Steeped in research, the book articulates how dialogue and knowledge-sharing empowers collective intelligence, leading to adaptive strategies, the retention of organizational knowledge and sustainable growth. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned learning leader or a just starting in the profession, this book offers fascinating and actionable insights for cultivating a connected learning culture.”

“Andy reminds us that performance is key in everything we do. (He) has crafted the way we mesh learning and performance in one supercharged effort.”

“The thing I love about Organizational Learning Communities is how incredibly simple and practical the advice is, whilst being grounded in significant evidence-based research. I particularly found the “So what? Now what?” sections at the end of every chapter helpful, gently nudging you as the reader to reflect and act before moving forward. Social learning is a big focus area for me, I couldn’t have asked for a better toolkit than this book. It’s like having a personal mentor walking with you as you navigate the maze of social learning with others in your organization and is definitely worth purchasing.”

“Practical and edgy like his trademark footwear, Andy grabs our attention while leading us safely into the future of learning and making an impact in the changing world of work.”

“What practitioners and leaders will appreciate is that Andy isn’t advocating throwing the baby out with the bathwater but shows us how to build on our established skillsets; develop in new and emerging areas; and set our sights on truly impacting performance.”

“In a world of fast changing work landscapes, Andy shows how L&D can strategically align and integrate learning into work to drive performance.”

“Andy Lancaster sets out a bold, broad, and ambitious manifesto for the L&D profession, weaving together research, philosophy, art and science. Andy respectfully critiques the roots of our work, while offering a positive vision of the opportunities to come and models to reshape how we think about our L&D challenges.”

“There are few practitioners in the L&D space who have walked the talk like Andy. He has a wealth of experience, ideas, and stories to share and challenges all in L&D to consider what we’re doing to lead learning in our organisations.”

“In this book, Andy reminds us that performance is key in everything we do. He has crafted the way we mesh learning and performance in one supercharged effort. How, where, when, and what we do to learn and perform are elegantly posed with examples galore and evidence-based ways to bring your learning into an enhancing performance perspective. You don’t have to be in L&D to gain from this excellent book to up your game and make a difference. But if you are, this is you on turbo!

He has crafted the way we mesh learning and performance in one supercharged effort. You don’t have to be in L&D to gain from this excellent book. But if you are, this is you on turbo!”

“Organizational Learning Communities is one of the most thought-provoking and inspirational learning strategy books and a must for any future-focused, ambitious learning and development professional. Packed full of fascinating insights and perspectives, and backed by impactful and practical strategies, it holds the keys to unlocking learning communities, one of the most important and transformational opportunities in the world of work. Andy Lancaster is extremely generous in the quality and depth of thinking shared, coupled with providing the opportunity to reflect on and develop your own perspectives. The book delivers a hands-on experience that keeps you coming back for more. It’s a critical text for learning professionals serious about creating meaningful and long-lasting impact.”