A look at the 70 20 10 Learning Development Model, its criticism, importance and relationship of all three elements. Practical examples are discussed.

The 70-20-10 Model for Learning and Development is a commonly used formula within the training profession to describe the optimal sources of learning by successful managers. It holds that individuals obtain 70 percent of their knowledge from job-related experiences, 20 percent from interactions with others, and 10 percent from formal education.