A Smarter Methodology and Approach - Effective Adult Learning and Development

A SMARTER METHODOLOGY AND
APPROACH
EFFECTIVE ADULT
LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
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ings much promise to the world of Human Capital. With machine
2019
predictive analytics, and AI coming more to the forefront, the
learning,
looks promising. Forward-thinking HR leaders will begin to harness
future
power of information, both macro, and micro, to drive more
the
developmental paths for their employee base. It is a
individualized
and exciting time for the individual learners within corporate
hopeful
big question mark is how to effectively harness all the opportunity to
The
for meaningful developmental experiences. The reality is as we
make
on 2019, that much of learning & development is still being
embark
in the manner it has been for decades, linear, one-size-fits-all,
conducted
provided in large chunks, with little chance for reinforcement. But
and
the advent of the emerging workforce of Millennials and Gen Z, the
given
way of thinking is gradually being pushed out to accommodate the
old
new world.
brave
brave new world incorporates what all adult workers – regardless of
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white collar or blue collar, senior level or entry level, all know – that is
age,
all best learn in shorter doses, ideally at the point of real need, and
we
reinforced on a consistent basis over time. Bringing learning closer
easily
the learner, i.e. making it extremely easy to receive learning, in short,
to
experiences will truly start to move the needle from training to
learning
Think of cramming for a test and how much information we
learning.
once that test was completed. Not very much – but that is the
retained
those of us who are practitioners of the L&D space, we see the
For
the Sirius Solutions Human Capital practice, we are
opportunity.In
learning closer to the learner via providing learning experiences
bringing
short bursts, accessible via handheld devices – by texting out the
in
in a sequential basis, enabling the learning to be logged in the
learning
– without the learner having to log into the LMS…. Underneath this
LMS
we provide 45-second point of need snippets, to
micro-learning,
reinforcement and just-in-time learning.
accentuate
EFFECTIVE ADULT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
organizations.
way learning & development has been conducted.
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learning methodology spaces out the learning experiences to
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the learner to retrieve the information at the point of need,
enable
accessible and readily reinforced. Breaking up learning into
easily
reference points will move training into learning transfer.
smaller
also have entered a realm where being able to measure the
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– sustain the development – is now within our reach.
results
providers are able to provide real-time calculations of key
Systems
components from disparate systems and display
measurement
measurements seamlessly. These same providers provide
those
analytics and AI, which will enable CHRO’s to determine
predictive
a program is working today down to an individual level, and then
if
the “stickiness” to that individual or group over a period.
predict
hope is to use a sustainment methodology and platform to
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ROI for L&D programs well after the life of an engagement
measure
– and drive away the “soft” label that has long surrounded human
premise of this new journey into L&D is the importance of the
The
that will be effective regardless of the content that is
methodology
used for the program. The methodology will drive the
being
to learning and to sustainment of the human capital
approach
We will leverage all different kinds of content to make for
program.
effective program with a thought for the long-term viability of
an
change. Systems will provide real-time feedback and
sustaining
feedback for the future. Armed with this information, the
predictive
can tailor specific programs to specific groups and
CHRO
In this manner, L&D will be relevant to the learner, the
individuals.
attribute to learning transfer and resulting behavioral change.
key
will be an exciting journey. Let us begin.
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Alan
Human Capital Services
Director,
capital programs.
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