Learning technology trends
12 L&D trends to expect in 2021
Mind-set shifts, skills and product developments you can expect to see more of in 2021 and beyond
Cassie Gasson, Chief Marketing Officer
L&D teams are moving away from traditional courses and creating continuous learning moments. But what exactly does this mean?
Richard Bailey, Marketing Executive
Traditionally corporate learning has been all about attending classroom courses, completing endless assessments and taking part in lengthy learning experiences. But that’s not the innate way we learn any more.
Many forward-thinking L&D teams are moving away from this approach and looking towards a culture of continuous learning moments. But what exactly does this mean?
We teamed up with the creators of Sonic Racing, Little Big Planet and Sack Boy, Sumo Digital, for a webinar to see how they’re creating an environment where learning happens every day and personal development is a natural element of every job role.
People learn at different phases of their career and have different needs for learning. To create learning moments, it’s all about providing an environment that empowers people to grow in their own time, rather than when the company dictates.
The first step is getting the right resources together, so your people can find the answers they need, when they need them. This was absolutely essential in Sumo Digital’s quest to foster self-led learning and learning in the flow of work.
It was no longer about pushing training content but allowing it to be discovered when it’s required. When putting their content strategy together, Jenny Muhlwa, L&D Manager at Sumo Digital asked a few questions:
Harnessing the power of UGC with THRIVE LXP was a catalyst for transformation at Sumo Digital. In just 6 months, they had nearly 1,500 pieces of user generated content which gave their learners a library of resources, all built up from knowledge already in their organisation.
The next step was making their resources easy to find. Jenny shared some of the tools that helped them drive engagement:
You’re all set up, now how do you actually get your employees to take ownership of their learning journey?
By giving them autonomy and creating the headspace for learning. Sumo Digital rolled out a new initiative offering five personal development days a year dedicated to career development and personal growth that employees can take whenever they want. This empowers your people and gives them the go ahead to spend time on learning when they see fit.
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