Create a Learning and Development Strategy
Transform your learning and development function from reactive to strategic.
Onsite Workshop
Without a learning and development strategy:
- Piecemeal initiatives are put in place, creating duplicated efforts and wasted resources.
- Programs aren’t created or evaluated holistically, creating gaps in learning.
- L&D initiatives might not line up with organizational initiatives.
With an effective learning and development strategy in place:
- Programs are easy to evaluate against organizational objectives.
- All initiatives are working toward the same goals.
- There is clear understanding between all employees as to why training occurs and how it can be implemented most effectively.
Module 1: Conduct a Needs Analysis
The Purpose
- Ascertain a vision, objectives, and strategic metrics for L&D.
Key Benefits Achieved
- A defined L&D strategy project vision
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1.1 | Clarify the strategic direction of the organization. |
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1.2 | Conduct a SWOT analysis. |
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1.3 | Identify insights for learning. |
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1.4 | Create a vision for L&D. |
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1.5 | Define L&D objectives and identify strategic metrics. |
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Module 2: Define the L&D Framework
The Purpose
- Identify the primary learning needs.
- Identify the core delivery method(s).
- Create a standardized measurement approach.
- Identify key accountabilities to form the core of a governance model.
Key Benefits Achieved
- An L&D framework that clearly identifies the desired future state of the learning function
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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2.1 | Identify the primary learning needs. |
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2.2 | Prioritize the primary learning needs. |
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2.3 | Identify employee groups and create learner profiles. |
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2.4 | Select core delivery methods. |
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2.5 | Outline a measurement approach for standardized evaluation. |
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2.6 | Create a governance map. |
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Module 3: Create an Action Plan
The Purpose
- Identify gaps between the current state and desired L&D framework.
- Prioritize gaps that will have the most impact.
- Create an action plan to address the priority gaps.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Gaps in the L&D framework are addressed with an impactful strategy and action plan
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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3.1 | Examine integration with other HR practices. |
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3.2 | Identify gaps in L&D portfolio. |
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3.3 | Examine learning infrastructure. |
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3.4 | Assess L&D capability. |
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3.5 | Prioritize gaps. |
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3.6 | Create an action plan. |
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