modernising learning: how to stay ahead of the game
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MODERNISING LEARNING: HOW TO STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME
15 April 2023
Laura OvertonTowards Maturity
WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE TODAY?
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WHAT DOES A MODERNISED LEARNING STRATEGY LOOK
LIKE?
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chat box
Today’s L&D professionals want more.
MODERNISED LEARNING STRATEGY
For
Less
Delivering
more
Modernise[moh-der-nize]
Verb: adapt (something) to modern needs or habits,
typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern
ideas or methods.
Outputs Responsiveness Learning support
where needed Technology
WE ARE DOING MORE THAN EVER BEFORE:
Resources1 in 3 have increased
Budget&
Team Size
AudienceManagers
Professional and technical
Apprentices & internsCustomers/suppliers
chain
Technology200% increase since
201019% budget allocated2 in 3 expect increase
INCREASINGPERFORMANCE GAP
87% wanted change 2014
74% wanted change 2010
51% reported benefits
31% reported benefits
What is stopping us from achieving
our goals?
Share your answersIn the chat box
87% wanted change 2014
31% reported benefits
MODERNISING LEARNING:HOW CAN WE STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME?
Learn from those who are ahead of us!
TM IndexTHE TOP 10%
New for 2014/15
DefiningNeed
LearnerContext
WorkContext
BuildingCapability
EnsuringEngagement
DemonstratingValue
Benchmarking
Who is reporting the best L&D
outcomes?
What are they doing differently?
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DELIVERING RESULTS
Improved application of learning in the
workplace
Faster response to changing
business conditions
Increased productivity
on the job
TOP DECK Average
2x revenue
improvements
50%improvement on
attrition
25% increase in staff
engagement
What are secrets of Top Deck learning
teams?
DELIVERING RESULTS
Improved application of learning in the
workplace
Faster response to changing
business conditions
Increased productivity
on the job
TOP DECK Average
100% agree L&D activity is aligned to business
(Compared to 56% on average)
TOP DECK MAKE ALIGNMENT TO BUSINESS NEEDS A PRIORITY
“…it doesn’t matter where you sit,
alignment is king…whether it is a performance issue or a
skills issue, our job is to
solve business problems.”
Sarah Lindsell, PricewaterhouseCoopers
TOP DECK SUPPORT THE FULL LEARNING CONTINUUM
100% agree they support learning beyond the course
(Compared to 53% on average)
TOP DECK HARNESS TECHNOLOGY
Allocate twice the budget to technology
(35% of L&D budget vs 19% on average)
TOP DECK HAVE TWICE AS MUCH:
User Generated ContentExternal Video
BlogsCuration
Content in the CloudBadges
And are 4x more likely to blend the use of technologies
2-way alignmentStaff have an active voiceLearning beyond the courseConnect and communicate
What new skills do L&D need to
deliver a modernised
learning strategy?Share your answers
in the chat box
Business planning
Delivery via virtual classroom
Instructional design
Marketing and stakeholder engagement
Digital content development
Using social media effectively
Online or blended learning delivery
Supporting learners online
Programme evaluation
87%
89%
89%
91%
91%
93%
96%
96%
96%
47%
34%
49%
42%
31%
15%
47%
36%
41%
79%
56%
68%
70%
44%
50%
81%
71%
70%
Current skills in house (top Deck)
Current skills in house (avg)
Considered a priority
TOP DECK ARE ACTIVE IN BUILDING PRIORITY L&D CAPABILITIES TODAY
50% more likely to provide CPD opportunities for L&D staff
7 out of 10 engage in data-driven
decision-making
Less than 25% of L&D teams:
Audit the skills of L&D teams
Use learning analytics to improve service
Use benchmarking as an L&D performance improvement tool
TOP DECK USE DATA TO INFORM DECISIONS
“Introducing change is never easy. For us, it started by presenting our existing L&D staff with clear independent evidence from both learners
and experts, showing that we needed to change.”
Col. Garry Hearn, MOD
Top Deckorganisations:
Align to need
Support the full learning continuum
Harness Technology
Build priority skills today
Use Data to Drive Decisions
STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME
Improved application of learning in the
workplace
Faster response to changing
business conditions
Increased productivity
on the job
TOP DECK Average
Learning supports business need
Staff can learn in convenient places
L&D confident in new media
Innovation is welcomed
Blend different technologies
WE KNOW WHAT WE NEED TO MODERNISE LEARNING:
Learning must support business
need
Staff can learn in convenient places
L&D confident in new media
Innovation is welcomed
Blend different technologies
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BUT WE DON’T ALWAYS DO IT
Learning must support business
need
Staff can learn in convenient places
L&D confident in new media
Innovation is welcomed
Blend different technologies
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2014 20122013TOP DECK ORGANISATIONS ARE PROACTIVE IN STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME
USING DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING TO MODERNISE LEARNING
1. ReflectSPECIFICSTRUCTUREDACCOUNTABLE
How do you compare with the top performing teams?
TAKE TIME TO SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEW YOUR STRATEGY:
Context
Goals and vision
Current/planned offering
Underpinning technology
Barriers
Impact
Tactics
84%of Benchmark participants
identified new ideas to take their strategy
forward
www.towardsmaturity.org/benchmark
2. Compare and prioritise
FOCUS ON OUTPUTS, NOT FADSWHAT WORKS FOR OTHERS?WHAT’S NEEDED FOR YOU?
Personalised Benchmark
Report
3. Be Bold
Take action!
What will you do differently as a result of today?
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