
approach that goes beyond surface-level problem-solving to reshape
how individuals and organizations think, learn, and grow.
MaxLearn’s microlearning platform champions this concept by
embedding double-loop thinking into everyday training. The result? A
workforce that doesn’t just do better but thinks better. In this article,
we explore what double-loop learning is, why it’s crucial for the
modern workplace, and how MaxLearn integrates it into its
AI-powered, gamified microlearning system.
What Is Double-Loop Learning?
The term “Double-Loop Learning” was coined by organizational
theorist Chris Argyris, who distinguished it from the more common
“Single-Loop Learning.”
● Single-Loop Learning occurs when individuals or
organizations detect and correct errors by adjusting actions
without questioning the underlying assumptions or policies.
Think of it as adjusting a thermostat when the room gets too
hot or too cold — it solves the immediate issue but doesn’t
question why the settings are what they are.
● Double-Loop Learning, on the other hand, questions and
modifies the underlying beliefs, values, and assumptions