Books on Learning Agility

Explore Learning Agility through two books by David Hoff and Warner Burke, connecting research with practical approaches to development.

Cover of Learning Agility: The Key to Leader Potential by David Hoff and Warner Burke

Learning Agility: The Key to Leader Potential

David Hoff & Warner Burke

Explore what Learning Agility is, how it relates to leadership potential, and why learning from experience matters for development.

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Developing Learning Agility

David Hoff & Warner Burke

Move from understanding Learning Agility to developing it, with practical approaches that focus on behaviors people can practice and strengthen.

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The Foundational Books

These two books, by David Hoff, a renowned talent development professional and consultantand Dr. Warner Burke, emeritus Organizational Development professor at Columbia University, offer the most comprehensive, research-based perspective on what Learning Agility is, how it works, and how it can be developed.

Learning Agility: The Key to Leader Potential

By David Hoff & Warner Burke

A foundational exploration of Learning Agility as a predictor of leadership success.

This book:

  • Defines Learning Agility and its core components
  • Explains why traditional measures of potential fall short
  • Shows how Learning Agility differentiates high performers
  • Connects research to real-world leadership challenges

Developing Learning Agility

By David Hoff & Warner Burke

A practical guide to building Learning Agility in individuals and organizations.

This book:

  • Translates theory into actionable development
  • Focuses on behaviors that can be changed and strengthened
  • Explores how to create environments that support learning
  • Provides tools and approaches for real-world application