Tag Archive For "Learning and Development"
3 Ways L&D Teams Can Collect and Communicate More Meaningful Data
Big data used to be a foreign term to many companies. Today, the collection of big data has become so commonplace we almost take it for granted. Now that many companies and their software providers have solved the issue of storing and collecting data, the challenge we face is how to make sense of the …
Performance Management in a Pandemic: Using Disruption to Boost Effectiveness
This is the second of a two-part article on managing performance during a crisis when business objectives—and the skills needed to meet them—are constantly changing. As discussed in part one of this article, there are three actions you can take to improve the effectiveness of performance management in the current environment: Identify areas you …
It’s 2020 and You Need an LMS Yesterday: 5 Things You Need to Know
Online learning has a number of advantages for businesses challenged with the need to deliver effective, continuous training across their entire workforce. With so many employees forced to work remotely due to the pandemic, many businesses are also feeling pressure to make the shift toward purchasing an LMS. If you are one of those businesses, …
Performance Management in a Pandemic: How to Set Goals Amid Constantly Changing Needs
Performance management refers to the process of setting expectations, giving feedback, and addressing performance outcomes. But how can companies set expectations with employees when business objectives are uncertain and the skills, competencies, and behaviors needed to meet those goals are constantly changing? This article is the first of two parts that focuses on laying the …
Skills for Successful Reentry: How to Prepare Your Employees
Change is difficult. We all know that. But, there’s something about change at work that sparks all sorts of fears within us. That’s because our jobs, and our skills, hold the strings to our livelihood. So, when there is a perceived threat to that, it can trigger concerns, anxiety, and stress. This is especially true …
Why L&D Should Play a Star Role in Change Management During a Crisis
When you hear “learning and development,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Frequently, L&D is perceived as “the team that delivers training.” And yes, that is true, but they have far more value to add than just making sure training runs smoothly at your organization. Whether conducting needs assessments, educating employees on …
