Learning and Development
Learning and Development is one of the terms used to describe everything a business does to enhance professional knowledge and skills among it's employees which fall under core responsibilities of Human Resource Management. The organizational process of developing people involves the integration of learning process. Training courses, Development activities, Online learning are some examples for them.
Implementation of Learning and Development strategies are usually different from one company to another and is usually highly structured.
Image 01 - T&D Process (source- mbaskool.com)
Learning
"Learning has happened when they know something that they did not know before and when they can do something that they could not do before." (Honey and Mumford;, 1992)
According to Kolb Cycle (Honey and Mumford, 1989) the employees learn through four main learning styles.
- Activities - employees who learn from experience.
- Reflectors - employees who learn from observation and redoing.
- Theorists - employees who learn from understanding theoretical concepts.
- Pragmatists - employees who learn from using new skills or knowledge practically.
- Reduce employee turnover
- Enhance the productivity of employees
- Increase in profitability
- Improves the quality of products
- Helps to minimize accidents and injuries
- Makes employees more accountable with their skills
- Improve the employability as a skilled worker
- Improves performance
- Enhancement of motivation
- Rewarding and satisfying job environment
- Opportunity of promotions within the firm
Learning and Development compensate each other equally and it has to be a continuous process, due to the volatile environment our organizations are operating in. The companies are experiencing numerous threats in the form of new inventions in technology, systems, artificial intelligence etc. In order to be par with this changing environment the L&D has to be a continuous process which will result in a win win situation in term of the employee and employer.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Arun.
DeleteWhen you have a effective learning and development process in the organization, it will take you to retain the talent in the organization. as well, training and development help employees to develop their skills and deliver more to the organization. You have simply described the theoretical part and it helps to enhance others knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Umesh.
DeleteWell explained Gangani. Organizational learning is a process that occurs across individual, group, and organizational levels through intuiting, interpreting, integrating and institutionalizing. These processes are responsible for knowledge creation and transformation from individual knowledge into organizational knowledge. As a result of organizational learning a company can adapt faster and better to the external environment requirements. Thankyou for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLearning and developments benefits both employer and employee. it can be describe as an investment for both parties . Maintaining a quality learning and development process and obtain knowledge from learning opportunities are main important to growth . Good one Gangani
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DeleteTypically, L & D is categorized as part of a company’s overall talent management strategy. Performance is just one of the intended outcomes of L & D –as you mentioned in your post, it also has several other benefits, such as employee satisfaction, enhanced motivation, and increased retention.
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DeleteThe goal of Learning and development is to align employee goals and performance with that of the organization's. Those responsible for learning & development within an organization must identify skill gaps among employees and teams then develop and deliver training to bridge those gaps.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Oshadha.
DeleteOrganizational learning is the process of creating, holding, and moving knowledge within an organization. An organization improves over time as it increases the experience. From this experience, it is able to create knowledge. This knowledge is broad, covering any topic that could good an organization.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Parami.
DeleteHi Gangani, Every business leader would agree that L&D must align with a company’s overall priorities. Yet research has found that many L&D functions fall short on this dimension. Only 40 percent of companies say that their learning strategy is aligned with business goals.For 60 percent, then, learning has no explicit connection to the company’s strategic objectives.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Nandun.
DeleteL& D aims to improve employee performance by increasing skill and knowledge. L & D so called as training and development also and directly aligned with corporate performance and objectives and overall vision and goals. On a practical approach HR should identify skill gap among the employees and then find suitable training programme to fill these gaps.
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DeleteHi Gangani, this article is very creative and informative to get points or benefits how important learning and development to both employee and employer.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Thilina.
DeleteThe importance of organizational learning is shown by the various benefits that occur in organizations that develop a learning culture: Increased employee job satisfaction. Lower turnover rates. Increased productivity, profits and efficiency. Developing leaders at all levels. Enhanced adaptability throughout the organization. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Bhashitha.
DeleteWell Explained. To be effective, L&D must examine employee competencies and identify which are the most essential to the company's business strategy execution. L&D managers should review this alignment at least once a year to assure that they are developing a people-capability agenda that truly represents business priorities and strategic goals. (Brassey, Christensen, & Dam, 2019)
ReplyDeleteGood job Gangani. All the best.
Thank you for the comment Praveen.
DeleteLearning and development, often known as training and development, is an organizational aspect of human resources. Learning and development aim to link employee objectives and performance with those of the company. Those in charge of learning and development at a company must first identify skill gaps among individuals and teams, then create and provide training to close those gaps.
ReplyDeleteWhen employees receive the necessary training, this will better perform their job responsibilities by increasing their awareness of safety practices and correct procedures for basic tasks, as well as a deeper understanding of the industry and responsibilities. A structured training and development plan ensures that employees have consistent experience and basic knowledge to perform the required tasks, improves job satisfaction and morale, increases productivity, and earns more profits. The author has well explained. Worth to read.
ReplyDeleteOrganizational learning is the process by which an rganization improves itself over time through gaining experience and using that experience to create knowledge. The knowledge created is then transferred within the organization.The goal of Learning and development is to align employee goals and performance with that of the organization's. Those responsible for earning & development within an organization must identify skill gaps among employees and teams then develop and deliver training to bridge those gaps.
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