The Ridgeline Learning Cycle

The Ridgeline Learning Cycle describes how learning—by individuals, teams, and systems—moves from experience to insight to action.

Grounded in experiential and constructivist principles, the Cycle reflects a simple reality: meaningful learning does not happen through instruction alone. It emerges through inquiry, reflection, and adaptation within the context of real work.

The Cycle provides an orientation for designing learning processes that stay connected to practice. It helps ensure that learning strengthens judgment, coordination, and the ability to act in complex, real-world systems.