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I'm excited to share that I've completed the "Human Capital Management" course with Great Learning Academy! 🎓 Thank you for the valuable insights and knowledge. Looking forward to applying these skills in my professional journey! #HumanCapitalManagement #GreatLearningAcademy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Certification

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Launching successful learning and development programmes can be a tough undertaking and hard to implement. For such programmes to set sail successfully, they need to be designed with the employees' context-of-use in mind. You should always keep your employees' needs front and centre. So, how can you make your learning and development more impactful? 1. By contextualising your learning - Curate your programmes to fit the individual employee's needs. 2. Demonstrate the ROI on learning and development - Show the return on investment in your L&D programmes by demonstrating their impact, and scale. Read on for more information on this: https://bit.ly/46fXSLl #Upskilling #Reskilling #ROI

Navigating the ROI Landscape in L&D Welcome to the week of April 8, where we'll be exploring the theme of "Measurement in Learning and Development." This week, we'll delve into quotes from renowned thought leaders whose theories, while influential, have sparked debates and critiques. We'll discuss the implications of their ideas for L&D and invite you to share your perspectives on these thought-provoking concepts. Let's kick off with a quote from Jack Phillips, known for his work on measuring the return on investment (ROI) in training and development. Quote: "ROI is not just a calculation, it's a way of thinking about how to invest in training and development." - Jack Phillips Relevance to L&D: Jack Phillips' perspective on ROI challenges us to view training and development as strategic investments rather than mere expenses. In L&D, this mindset shift is crucial for aligning learning initiatives with business goals and demonstrating their value to stakeholders. Potential Challenges: While the concept of ROI is widely embraced, its application in L&D is often met with skepticism. Critics argue that quantifying the financial impact of learning initiatives can be complex, as it involves isolating variables and attributing outcomes directly to training. Moreover, an overemphasis on financial metrics might overshadow other critical benefits of learning, such as improved employee engagement or innovation. Discussion Prompt: How do you approach ROI in your L&D initiatives? Have you encountered challenges in measuring the financial impact of training? Share your experiences and thoughts on balancing quantitative and qualitative outcomes in the comments below. Hashtags: #LearningAndDevelopment #ROI #TrainingEvaluation #StrategicInvestment #L&DChallenges #ProfessionalDevelopment

WEBINAR | Transforming L&D: From Isolated Function to Performance Driver WEBINAR DETAILS 1 August 2024 7am AEST Join us for this upcoming LIVE online event, featuring our very own learning leaders Charles Jennings and Craig Simon, who will join Brandon Hall’s Matt Pittman for a deep-dive conversation into crucial topics facing every L&D team right now: Integration Over Isolation: Discover why L&D should not be a siloed function but an integral part of organisational strategy, akin to essential operations like communications. Learning in the Flow of Work: Insights from the European Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market highlight that 96% of learning occurs during work. Learn how to leverage these moments effectively rather than relying solely on traditional training setups. Shifting From Content to Context: Moving beyond classroom-based education to a holistic learning ecosystem, focusing on experiential, in-the-moment learning that aligns with business needs. Foundations of Change – Assessing Learning Maturity: Understand the importance of an initial honest assessment of learning maturity within your organisation to build a solid foundation for transformative change of the L&D function. This webinar is hosted by Brandon Hall Group and will include a Q&A opportunity. Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/3WaWXZm #webinar #learninganddevelopment #learning #workplacetraining #hr

We teach our students unique study methods and through the application of these techniques, they understand what they have learned so they can put their knowledge to practical use in the workday world. If you’d like to learn more about the Athena School or know someone who does visit Athena.School https://lnkd.in/gjPgdcp . . #UniqueMethods #UniqueTechniques #DeeperLearning #WiderKnowledge #PracticalWorld #FullUnderstanding #PracticalUse #DeeperUnderstanding #ExcellentStudents #ProperKnowledge #GreatMentors #WiseStudents #SecretToSuccess #LearningMaterials #BestMethods #FastLearners #EnrollNow #TheAthenaSchool #Montessori #ContactUs

A modern Office of the CLO (OCLO) is a strategic business imperative. Organizational learning is a key factor in sustainable competitive advantage. Business is characterized by constant change and the ability to learn, adapt, and evolve. The CLO plays a central role in fostering this capability by embedding a culture of continuous learning, ensuring a workforce that is not only skilled but also agile, innovative, and prepared for future challenges. While leveraging modern technology and analytics. We are observing company People agendas increase in importance. In parallel, the centrality of learning, development, and continuous growth is expanding in relation to other people initiatives. An emphasis on skills-based organizations, employability-based employment value propositions, Montessori-like team-based working arrangements, internal talent mobility, and other initiatives speak to the heightened importance of evolving outdated training departments into modern, strategic OCLOs. This evolution starts with recognizing that becoming a learning organization is not an HR or learning function responsibility. It is an intentional commitment for the full leadership team and organization. We will be sharing more with a growing community of leaders, professionals, and stakeholders who are invested in transforming the learning function, the talent philosophy, and the learning cultures at their organizations to facilitate a more sustainable and human-centered future of work. Please stay tuned! #futureofwork #learningjourney #talent #hr #hrcommunity #peopleandculture #culture #learninganddevelopment #training

School Resource Management (SRM) can help support the training and development needs of school business professionals.  Lindsey Roberts, Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator from the SRM Team within DfE, explains how in this blog post: https://bit.ly/SRMprofdev #schoolleadership #sbm

Proving the value of L&D initiatives has never been more critical yet many learning professionals still struggle to demonstrate the impact their programmes have on the business. A recent Deloitte study found that 95% of L&D teams are not effectively using data to align their programme with business objectives - and only 22% track their progress toward strategic goals. Commonly, activity is the thing that gets measured but how do you prove impact? The answer lies in leveraging learning analytics. Mature L&D teams are connecting learning data with KPIs and OKRs such as: 🛠️ Application of learning behaviour 📊 Customer NPS 📈 Revenue growth 🚀 Employee progression rate ✅ Time to competency 📝 Completion rates 🙋🏻♂️ Informal learning engagement Siemens has shown that by democratising learning and focusing on continuous skills development, they can directly link training to core business outcomes. Organisations that use a skills-based approach are also seeing significant benefits. According to Gallup, companies with robust training programmes can experience higher employee engagement and retention. In fact, employees are 76% more likely to stay with companies that offer continuous learning opportunities (SHRM). The future of L&D is not just about delivering training - it’s about driving business transformation. By measuring the right metrics, we can ensure our programmes align with organisational goals, fuel innovation and ultimately contribute to the bottom line. How are you measuring the business impact of your L&D initiatives? #LearningAndDevelopment #BusinessImpact #ContinuousLearning #LearningAnalytics

Developing futurist competencies within organizations is essential for anticipating trends and disruptions. My colleagues Lisa Christensen, Director of Learning in McKinsey’s Learning Design COE, Jake Gittleson, Learning Design Senior Expert, and Veronica Gomez, Learning Design Expert, share how we at McKinsey drive innovation in developing our colleagues to help our firm and its leaders navigate the future of learning and people development. ➡️ Check out our People in Progress blog and take a look at the themes we are tracking in 2024: https://lnkd.in/gEhMDgEZ #McKinseyInsights #PeopleinProgress