The Learning Advantage: Blending Technology, Strategy, and Learning to Create Lasting Results | by Karen Mantyla (ed) | 2009 | ISBN: 9781562865030. Learning and Development Books. Professional Development EBooks.

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The Learning Advantage: Blending Technology, Strategy, and Learning to Create Lasting Results

by Karen Mantyla (ed)
2009 (177 pages)
ISBN:9781562865030

With success stories from a diverse set of leading companies, this guide provides a series of case studies designed to help you change your organization’s attitude toward learning by making the clear link from learning to your company’s bottom line.

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The Learning Advantage—Blending Technology, Strategy, and Learning to Create Lasting Results








Preface
Overview
Signs of Changing Times
No Buzz Words
Correcting the Nonessential Label: Making the Case for the Value of Learning
Bonuses in This Book
Acknowledgment

Chapter 1 – The Real Value of Learning—Making the Link to the Bottom Line
Executive Summary
Understanding Why Training Is Often Undervalued
Changing the Mindset
Putting It All Together
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 2 – Transforming Learning at Accenture—Driving High Performance with Strategic Technology-Supported Learning Programs
Executive Summary
Recognizing a Need for Transformation
Creating a Vision
Inspiring Conviction
Choosing the Right Team
Aligning the Vision with the Company’s Core Values
Maximizing the Return on Learning
The Accenture V-Model for Learning and Knowledge Management
Phenomenal Learning
Using Technology to Create a High-Performance Learning Organization
Creating an Effective Team
A Comprehensive Learning Infrastructure
A More Effective Strategic Sourcing Strategy for Learning Design and Delivery
Role of Governance and Leadership in Learning Transformation
Governance, Leadership, and Sponsorship at Two Levels
High Performance Delivered
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 3 – Blending Technology, Learning, and Strategy—The Ultimate End Game
Executive Summary
Opportunities for Blending Learning and Technology
Technology Options
Finding the Right Mix
The Needs Assessment Imperative
The Role of the Enterprise Strategic Plan
How Learning Technologies Can Support Your Enterprise Strategic Plan
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 4 – Blended Learning—A Strategic Application of Distributed Learning and ROI



Executive Summary
Training Challenges of Global Outsourcing
The Proposed Solution (What Would Be Built)
What Blended Design Looks Like and How It Works
Evaluation and Results
The New Product Launch
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 5 – Laboring Over Technology—Taking Steps to Select the Right Blend
Executive Summary
No One Right Solution
The Relationship Among Technologies
Factors That Create Difficulties
Types of Learning Technologies
Limitations That Can Impact Implementing Blended Learning Technology
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 6 – Managing Learning to Ensure Strategic Alignment with the Business
Executive Summary
Strategic Planning for Learning and Development at Caterpillar
Proposed Solution and Goals
Designing the Enterprise Learning Plan
Blending Learning Technologies to Deliver Learning Interventions
Evaluating the Approach
Impact on the Business
Lessons Learned
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 7 – The Case for Learning and Strategic Alignment
Executive Summary
Having a Plan Is Critical
Ten Proven Steps to Successfully Make the Case for Learning
Developing an Effective Workforce Development Plan
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 8 – Learning Styles—A Critical Component for Successful Learning Design and Delivery
Executive Summary
What’s Your Style?
Avoiding the Coming Crisis?
An Overview of Styles
Implications: Top Down and Bottom Up
Making Varied Learning Experiences Available Through Technology
Know Thyself
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 9 – The Future of Learning and Human Resources
Executive Summary
Palmisano’s Confidence
On Center Stage
Still Room for Improvement
New Expectations of HR
Three-Tier Pyramid of HR Competencies
Where and How Learning Fits In
Types of Development
Meeting Employee Expectations
Time Management and Balance
Accessibility
Making It Happen
Engaging Employees
Sharing the Burden
Measuring Outcomes
How the Workforce Development Staff Can Get Ready for the Future
The Bottom Line
Leveraging the Learning Advantage

Chapter 10 – Creating Value for Your Organization—The Way Forward
Leverage the Lessons of the Case Studies
Create Value—and Be Able to Communicate That Value
Use Technology to Support Learning
Plan for Success

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