Learning

The world of L&D is changing, with disruptive developments and trends that have considerable implications for organisations.

Employees are becoming increasingly self-directed with regard to their learning. Technology-enabled approaches allow them to access content at a time that suits them, and learn ‘on-the-go’. Bite-sized learning is becoming increasingly important for the busy learner, who is expecting quick, innovative and engaging learning solutions. This includes the concept of informal learning. 

Download this research to find out more about the trends.

Ninety six percent (96%) of respondents to a recent CRF survey believe that an organisation’s capacity for learning can be a source of competitive advantage. And yet surveys consistently show that the proportion of business leaders who are satisfied with their Learning function’s performance remains stuck at around 20%. Learning should play a leading role in enabling growth and building capacity for innovation and change. However, CRF’s research has found that the Learning function is often underpowered, lacking business credibility and struggling to show how its activities improve business performance.

This executive summary provides overview of the research. The full research report is available to CRF members only. Should you wish to find out more about the research, please contact Harry Cloke, Business Development Executive on harry@crforum.co.uk.

From April 2017, all UK employers with a wage bill greater than £3 million are subjected to an apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of total pay bill. This is to fund the training of Apprenticeships. Employers are required to pay the full levy regardless of whether they subsequently draw apprenticeship funds. Business Services companies need to understand what their financial contribution is and, more importantly, how to go about maximizing return on their apprenticeship levy. Read the full article by KMPG to understand the process and necessary steps.  

Developing great leadership

In this video, Professor Geoff Bird, Associate Professor in Experimental Psychology at University of Oxford discusses the principles of adult learning and the ways leaders can help motivate their employees. Listen to this short CRF video to learn more about adult learning, the neuroscience behind it and some motivational strategies for your organisation. 

In the second article from "Progress", CRF's e-magazine, we look at learning from a different perspective – a crisis. Matt Nixon, Principal at Disraeli Group, shares his tips on what to look out for when a crisis breaks to learn from it and survive the next. Matt also provides tips for HR professionals. 

When was the last time you learned something that really made a lasting impression? Odds are, it relates back to a particular experience, situation or interaction that continues to shape your thinking. Experience is the best teacher and we humans are built to learn from our experiences. As a CLO, HRD or a top executive focused on learning within your organisation, it is vital to instil this experiential component into your learning and development offerings to achieve your objectives.  This article from Duke CE discusses experiential learning and its uses in organisations. 

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