Being able to conduct a training needs analysis is a key tool for any L&D professional. In this article, we will explain what a training needs analysis is, provide a template for conducting this analysis, and give a training needs analysis example. This guide will be useful for L&D professionals, trainers, and consultants alike. ContentsWhat…
In today’s fast-changing and often unpredictable world, learning agility is a skill in high demand. In this article, we’ll take a good look at learning agility; what it is, why it matters for organizations, how to assess it, and how to build it. Here goes! ContentsWhat is learning agility? A definitionWhy learning agility matters for…
Organizations often think of coaching as a development tool but it’s more than that, it’s a mindset. In this article, we’ll look at the coaching culture. We’ll share a definition and describe what it can look like, and we’ll touch on what HR traditionally has been doing in terms of coaching. We’ll also look at…
AIHR Learning Bite: People Management: The Future of Learning If you need certain knowledge, you often need it instantly. Real-time learning is knowledge acquisition based on immediate needs. You don’t have to wait for the next training session or go through a lengthy online course to find the skill that you need at that particular…
Peer coaching can be a powerful form of learning and development. In this article, we’ll zoom in on this type of coaching in the workplace. We’ll take a look at its definition, benefits, and share a couple of best practices. ContentWhat is peer coaching? A definitionThe benefits of coaching in the workplacePeer coaching best practicesWrap-upFAQ…
Learning and development jobs come in all sizes and forms. Increasingly, companies want to ramp up their learning and development efforts – and for good reason. Rapid technological developments and an aging workforce create a significant skills gap that needs to be closed. As a result, many organizations will have to change or update the…
The learning and development manager plays a key role in coordinating all corporate learning and development activities. In this article, we take a closer look at this role. We dive into the core responsibilities of the learning and development (L&D) manager, how to become one, their salary, and finish up with an example job description.…
Learning and development (L&D) is one of the core areas of Human Resource Management. In this article, we will give you a comprehensive guide to learning and development. We answer what learning and development is, how to create learning and development strategies, how to evaluate L&D effectiveness, and we list the different jobs that make…
Have you looked at some HR vacancies lately? I did. And I was surprised to see “data-driven mindset”, “basic data-literacy” and analytical skills pop up in so many of them. The truth is that we’ve come to a point where data-savviness is a basic requirement in all areas of HR. For better or worse. And…
When the financial crisis started in 2008, a lot of accountancy firms either stopped or slowed-down hiring new accountancy student. These students normally started working at these firms while doing their university studies. The reason was simple: “we have too many people on our payroll, so why would we invest in the development of new…