Explore the real value of learning. Understand the challenges to prove the strategic value of learning.

August 23, 2009 by kutenk
Filed under: Learning, Learning - Training - Education 

Challenges remain at all levels within organizations to prove the value of learning. These challenges include
    aligning activities with the most pressing and important business or operational needs
    measuring effectiveness and impact on the performance of the business or agency as a whole
    proactively communicating value to all stakeholders
    earning acceptance of the learning function across the leadership of the entire enterprise.




But, it is possible to move past these challenges. We need to provide an inspiring roadmap of how to position learning for success: “Rigorous ROI studies can convince decision makers that investments they make in learning and workforce performance translate into improved business performance”. It can also, from the other side of the equation, alert decision makers to potential negative impacts on the business if they do not make such investments.




Learning must be on a straight line to the bottom line. Once you build your case, present it well and discuss strategic learning. What C-level decision maker wants to jeopardize the realization of achieving strategic goals? This mindset shift to incorporating learning as a key driver to achieve business goals is the place you want to be.

Try to explore the real value of learning and the very best ways to communicate and leverage that value in your organization. Here is how you can put these concepts to work for you and your organization:
    Know, understand, and be able to verbalize the strategic plan of your organization.
    Develop business relationships with the key decision makers.
    Understand the power of the mindset and how to change it, if needed.
    Master the business skills necessary to speak in bottom-line terms and alignment.
    Ensure that your persuasion and communication skills are sharp.
    Take responsibility for visibility and business networking at the top.
    Ensure that your needs assessment of the employees spans every level and operation within the organization.
    Monitor the pulse of the needs of the decision makers and the managers of all key operations.
    Deal with change as part of your plan.

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