Making Lifelong Learning Work
UNLOQ Managing Partner Marc Coenen joined BNR at Work, BNR Nieuwsradio’s weekly programme on work and the labour market, to explore a pressing question for organisations: how can lifelong learning become a meaningful and practical part of everyday working life?
In the episode, Een leven lang ontwikkelen: hoe pak je dat aan? (“Lifelong learning: how do you approach it?”), Marc joined Niels Gerritse, Talent & Development Manager at Vermaat, and hosts Arjan Elbers and Nigaio Wijnen. Together, they discussed what it takes to help people continue learning and adapting in a labour market that is changing faster than ever.
Listen to the full BNR at Work episode in Dutch 🎤
From training to a culture of development
The nature of work is evolving continuously. New technologies, changing roles and wider societal shifts mean that a qualification earned at the start of a career is no longer enough for the decades that follow.
For organisations, lifelong learning is therefore not simply about offering more training. It is about creating the conditions in which people can reflect, build new capabilities and apply their learning directly in their work. This requires learning solutions that are relevant to the organisation’s context, connected to its strategic priorities and accessible to the people who need them.
Learning that makes a difference
At UNLOQ, we design learning and development journeys that help people and organisations respond to change with clarity and confidence. Our work goes beyond standalone interventions: we partner with organisations to create practical, engaging and sustainable development experiences.
Whether the focus is leadership, team development, coaching or future skills, our approach starts with the real challenges people face in their day-to-day work. This makes learning immediately applicable, and more likely to lead to lasting behavioural change.
Curious how lifelong learning can support your organisation?
Every organisation has its own context, priorities and people. We would be happy to explore how a tailored learning and development approach can help your people continue to grow and perform in a changing world. Contact us.
