{"id":1472,"date":"2021-05-28T13:49:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T08:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T11:09:11","slug":"successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Successful Workplace Learning Strategies. What to Invest in and What to Drop?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to a<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/2018-training-industry-report\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>recent<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/2018-training-industry-report\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Training Industry Report<\/a>, research covering approximately 1,500 executives across various industries, regions, and companies of multiple sizes revealed some stunning facts that mar successful workplace learning. One out of every five organisations does not have anything to measure the impact of employee training. Among the ones that do, a mere 13% calculate quantifiable returns, aka ROI. Of course, it&#8217;s a no-brainer that two-thirds of employees believe their training programs do not contribute toward improving business performance. So, what is the genesis of this gap? The answer is &#8211; most companies think learning is all about the hours you put in. However, successful workplace learning should incorporate disseminating the correct information to the right people at the right time. Well, let&#8217;s explore this further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/importance-of-measuring-training-effectiveness-in-2021\/\">Importance of Measuring eLearning Effectiveness in 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3a6bf1a53d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3a6bf1a53d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Successful_Workplace_Learning_Strategies_What_to_Invest_in_and_What_to_Drop\" >Successful Workplace Learning Strategies. What to Invest in and What to Drop?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Distribute_Learning_in_Brief_Bursts\" >Distribute Learning in Brief Bursts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Encourage_Employees_to_Ask_Questions\" >Encourage Employees to Ask Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Include_Feedback\" >Include Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Give_Frequent_Reminders\" >Give Frequent Reminders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Invest_Wisely\" >Invest Wisely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Successful_Workplace_Learning_Strategies_What_to_Invest_in_and_What_to_Drop\"><\/span>Successful Workplace Learning Strategies. What to Invest in and What to Drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-705\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3-1536x1021.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture3-3.png 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distribute_Learning_in_Brief_Bursts\"><\/span>Distribute Learning in Brief Bursts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best strategies to design a successful workplace learning model is to keep the modules small. Break down bigger goals into mini-milestones. This strategy enables companies to meet their end objectives more efficiently. Why? Psychologist <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/K._Anders_Ericsson\" target=\"_blank\">K. Anders Ericsson<\/a> surmised that expert professionals segment their projects into smaller tasks. They then gauge the results after repeating them multiple times and watching what happens each time. Based on their observations, they introduce minor changes to improvise on the whole process gradually process. You can also use the same strategy in employee training. Break lessons down into small, digestible pieces, and coerce trainees to practice them repeatedly in the real world. Approaches like micro-learning enhance the efficiency of training programs and make it easier to absorb knowledge and retain it over longer durations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/impact-of-micro-learning-in-corporate-training\/\">Micro-learning for Super-efficient Workplace Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is for the modern corporate learner. Moreover, micro-Learning, along with assessments and gamification features, ensures learning outcome measurement along with sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\">F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ind out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_Employees_to_Ask_Questions\"><\/span>Encourage Employees to Ask Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>When a manager wants to establish a clear communication path between him\/her and the employees, s\/he can ask the following questions. What does the staff like about their job? Do they face any roadblocks? How can the management guide them? Such in-depth discussions motivate employees as it is a kind of positive reinforcement. Addressing gap areas in training programs encourages your workforce to put in more effort as they feel that the organisation is investing in their individual development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include_Feedback\"><\/span>Include Feedback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4-1024x618.png\" alt=\"Successful Workplace Learning\" class=\"wp-image-515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4-1024x618.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4-1536x927.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture4.png 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best if you did not ignore the importance of feedback. After all, people want to work for their continual improvement. For instance, the L&amp;D department can provide managers with a semi-annual\/annual report that highlights their strengths and their areas of improvement. Keeping a record of gradual progress shall enable employees to work on and improve in areas they struggled with previously. You canYou can promote an environment where both employees and managers can effortlessly give each other regular feedback \u2014 both positive and constructive. An excellent successful workplace learning strategy is to coerce trainees to fill up feedback forms, ask questions, and foster open discussion. When people point out issues, only then you can look for solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/impact-of-covid-19-on-the-workplace-learning-approach\/\">Dear VP of HR, What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Approach to Workplace Learning?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Frequent_Reminders\"><\/span>Give Frequent Reminders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>At a given time, cognitive capacity is limited. Now, in a fast-paced workplace where employees handle so many tasks together, it is natural for them to overlook long-term development goals. In such cases, simple reminders such as an email or in-person check-in can work wonders. As per <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/06\/you-learn-best-when-you-learn-less\" target=\"_blank\">HBR<\/a>, &#8220;At Google, we designed a nudge to help new hires succeed in their roles by reminding them of the behaviours our top performers practice regularly. For example, we listed &#8216;Ask questions, lots of questions!&#8217; and &#8216;Actively solicit feedback \u2014 don\u2019t wait for it.&#8217; Doing so helped new hires find more opportunities to practice and develop those skills, boosting their productivity by 2%, or about $400 million per year.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will help if you made sending out regular reminders a norm in your organisation. Set learning goals with their direct reports. Next, meet them regularly by checking in on the progress. These norms will also enable employees to give feedback, thereby helping team members through any challenges they may face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_Wisely\"><\/span>Invest Wisely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1-1024x624.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1-1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1-1536x936.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Picture1-1.png 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep track of your budget and invest in what gives results. Companies that have an LMS in place that can measure the effectiveness of their training programs are more prone to designing effective training programs. When you invest in learning and development, ensure that you define measures of success beforehand. Make it a habit to check if your training program has a measurable impact on metrics like productivity, retention, and job satisfaction. Rather than spending large sums on learning methodologies that do not deliver the required outcomes, you can concentrate on new technologies or strategies with a track record of success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it up, when you learn less, you learn the best. There is no point in spending a large sum on expensive learning modules. The best successful workplace learning strategy combines simple, timed, and efficient measures to transform intentions into actions. Only then you can boost the effectiveness of training programs and unleash the full potential of your workforce. Want some more tips? Our experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayAblo <\/a>are just a call away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is for the modern corporate learner. Moreover, micro-Learning, along with assessments and gamification features, ensures learning outcome measurement along with sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\">F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ind out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a recent Training Industry Report, research covering approximately 1,500 executives across various industries, regions, and companies of multiple sizes revealed some stunning facts that mar successful workplace learning. One out of every five organisations does not have anything to measure the impact of employee training. Among the ones<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/successful-workplace-learning-strategies-to-invest-in\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["entry","author-anisha-d","post-1472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1472"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1525,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1472\/revisions\/1525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}