Developinghigh impact developing talented people learning architecture A KALLIDUS INSIGHT GUIDE In a changing world, the modern workforce demands more from learning than ever before. developing talented people processes. Ensure you evaluate your current management and talent management and culture needed to optimise learning. There are a number of templates that can marketing. non-formal. continuous learning to ask when devising a successful learning values. knowledge management. trainers and (including formal. Shepherd (2011). and the within the business to help deliver 1. architecture is: how do proposed learning i offering a complete picture of what programmes align with the needs of our strategic decisions on how to accomplish crucial learning and development Approaches: What do they need to know? learners and our business objectives? objectives. and providing a clear framework for and development of high potentials. How will you provide an environment clearly articulates how it helps you achieve: blueprint of capability for your business that encourages all forms of learning You need to give designers. reflecting your business Consider on-boarding. Ensure your learning architecture Think of your learning architecture as a plans. Learning effectiveness across the business 2. capabilities as part of the process and think system. length of of these questions at every stage of the Start with strong foundations employment. and talent and succession process.According to Bersin (2014). on-demand managers a clear view of and experiential learningii)? the learning challenges to be solved. people development looks like within your Learners: Who will be developed? Strategic objectives: The key question organisation. Budget and timeline efficiency 3. trainers. a learning resources needed to optimise learning Include supporting functions such as architecture is ‘an organisation’s unique outcomes. .’ Most organisations architecture for your organisation (a good Solutions: What tools and technology are have processes in place for making key example is Bersin’s worksheet: Defining required to achieve key learning goals? investment decisions but few define all the and Refining Your Learning Architecture ). learning strategies and delivery strategies be used to create a comprehensive learning for all of its training. social software or A learning architecture does just this: about: analytics programmes. Alignment with business goals and needs learning? Consider instructional design. rich media. performance consulting and internal map of agreed-upon learning needs. Your solution may require a learning necessary people. What core processes will support i development and delivery? ii Bersin (2014). how this will be Delivery: What skills are present achieved. technologies. This will differ based on a number of The resulting strategy should answer both factors including job function. evaluation. never get caught learning solution will contribute to effective in the trap of maintaining immovable performance. This may sound defeatist at first an agile approach to your strategy. Developing a learning architecture provides a solid foundation for continuous learning. optimise resource A strong learning culture positively impacts business performance… 46% overall improved business outcomes 92% increased likelihood of innovation 52% greater employee productivity 53% better response to customer needs (Bersin. However strong the foundations of your always evaluate how each planned learning architecture. Workforce buy-in is vital for creating a continuous learning culture. which is proven to positively impact business outcomes. Always maintain options. so ensure you communicate strategies with employees. 2014) version of your learning architecture and its benefits can help you most effectively share your strategic goals across the organisation. efficient. A good Create a timeline of learning: what activities. and analyse key learning outcomes. not an event. . A summary Only 10% of organisations include criteria for targeting specific needs and levels of capability within their learning architecture. learning management system can help processes and goals should be realised you administer your blended learning now. defining exactly Review and realign plans. and emerging opportunities. within 3 months and within 3 years? programme to proactively track employee development. You can then plot current capabilities against plan and make necessary changes to ensure you remain on target to meet vital business goals successfully. Create a continuous learning culture Learning is a process. you can face of changing business priorities. allowing your what you want to achieve and focusing learning architecture to evolve in the resources on those key objectives. Ensure you provide the means and opportunity to make this happen as part of your learning architecture to reap the business benefits.Focus your efforts Be agile When constructing a learning architecture. They will want to perform and will take more responsibility for their learning. Those that do are 14 times more likely to create high impact learning that is effective. but by limiting your scope. aligned directly with your business goals. and aligned with business goals. 2014) management. ensure that learning and development is varying workforce learning requirements. And ensure that you limit your delivery strategies. (Bersin. This in turn can help shift this focus from prescriptive training towards a bottom up learning culture – employees who feel they are included in learning are more likely to be engaged. com .com Shepherd. D. (2014). (2012).onlignment.com Shepherd.com +44 (0) 1285 883900 info@kallidus. Worksheet: Defining and Refining Your Learning Architecture. Making Transformation Happen: Learning Architecture and Infrastructure. www.com developing talented people www. J. Mallon. Mallon. Shepherd. Bersin. (2014).onlignment. (2011). (2012). & Johnson. Architects for Learning. & Bersin. Bersin. J. C. A Contextual Model for Learning.kallidus. D..References Bersin. The High-Impact Learning Organization Primer. C. www. The Learning Architecture: Defining Development and Enabling Continuous Learning. (2011). D. C.trainingzone. developing talented people Clarey. www.