AP Learning Culture

The culture of culture change is a learning culture. We’re always taking in new information, letting it bounce around in our brains for a while and adjusting our behaviors and actions accordingly. It’s a work out for the mind. If I skip yoga practice for a while, the next time I do it I’m sure to struggle and be reaching for the ibuprofen bottle the next morning. However, when I keep on top of it, I stay limber, get a little better each time I practice and have more energy and strength for daily activities. This blog is designed to keep your learning in shape.

I’m Steph Kilen, a writer for Action Pact. I spend my days reading, interviewing people and writing on different aspects of culture change. In fact, even when I’m not “working” I’m often reading and writing and looking for new ways to expand my mind. I find the more I learn, the more I learn. One book leads to two, which leads to four, which leads to eight. My husband says my job is like constantly writing term papers for college. But truth is, since I do it every day, it is much easier than it was back in school.

Whether you are just discovering culture change or have spent years getting your facility into neighborhoods or households, this blog will help you continue to learn about your facility, your elders, your staff and yourself. We are never done learning in life or in culture change. When you practice learning in a (semi)formal way, you will be better prepared to learn and grow in your work and daily life. I’ll offer a new learning tool every week that will stay on the site for a month. So be sure to visit the site at least monthly! Also, look for new learning circle topics every few days. Don’t be surprised to find an occasional ramble from me on the topic du jour and please send me your questions, feedback and comments.