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TINKERING IN HR

02/09/2025
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In a constantly changing working environment, the traditional HR approach risks being unable to keep up with the pace of change. For this reason, alternative learning and development methods are becoming more popular. One such method is tinkering, a practice combining experimentation, manual dexterity, creative thinking. Originally from the educational sphere, it is now increasingly applicable in companies..

WHAT IS TINKERING AND WHY DOES IT WORK?

The term 'tinkering' evokes the idea of getting hands-on to understand how things work. It is an informal, exploratory way of learning in which error is not only tolerated, but embraced as an integral part of the creative process.

In HR, this concept translates into a working style that promotes cognitive flexibility, collaborative problem-solving, and divergent thinking.

TINKERING IN THE COMPANY: WHAT IT MEANS

Adopting a tinkering mindset in the workplace involves embracing exploration, experimentation and continuous learning.

In particular, in HR, tinkering can have a tangible impact on:

  • Onboarding: creating immersive programmes in which new starters learn through experience and active participation in projects.
  • Team building: collaborative activities inspired by tinkering encourage dialogue, active listening and cross-functional cooperation.
  • Upskilling e reskilling : training programmes that combine theory and practical experimentation are more effective in developing real skills.
  • Leadership development: Tinkering stimulates the ability to make quick decisions in uncertain contexts, which is essential for leaders of teams or projects.

ECOSAGILE FACILITATES HR TINKERING

Adopting an experimental approach to HR processes does not rule out the use of technology; on the contrary, agile and configurable tools such as EcosAgile can facilitate tinkering.

EcosAgile Learning provides access to internal and external training content, enabling the creation of practical, hybrid learning experiences.

EcosAgile Talent enables the management of the entire talent lifecycle, from recruitment to career development, and supports a more dynamic HR approach.

EcosAgile People provides centralised, flexible management of all master and organisational information. This creates a solid, up-to-date basis on which to develop HR initiatives inspired by tinkering.

EcosAgile Project helps to track experimental activities and projects, providing valuable data for subsequent improvements.

Integrating tinkering into HR processes cultivates more inquisitive, inclusive and adaptive work environments. All that is needed is a willingness to rethink roles, tools, and modes of learning in an exploratory way.

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