As companies tighten up and work groups/teams scale down in size we may find ourselves being asked to take on new roles and responsibilities.  Some of us have even taken this economic downswing as an opportunity to stretch ourselves and take on new projects, which may require us to learn something new.  I'm a big fan of change and I believe it can inspire growth as complacency kills.

I've been asked to research learning and effective ways to do so.  In my research I found a great article by Kendra Van Wagner on About.com.  She offers up some great tips on effective learning from a psychological perspective.  These tips may be applicable to you, or your team especially if you've had to ask others to ramp up and take over someone else's project.

How to Become a More Effective Learner - enjoy!

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