If we were to describe L&D in the workplace simplistically, we’d describe it as consisting of three steps: organizational leaders identifying performance problems that could benefit from training, consultations with L&D professionals on the training needs, and the design and implementation of training solutions to support the workforce. Many L&D... more
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, executing an effective learning and development (L&D) program has never been more important. Small to medium-sized organizations in particular, need to continuously enhance their employees’ skills to stay competitive. Recognizing this need, Litmos has introduced a game-changing resource. Our Organizational L&D Strategy Checklist is... more
If you’re a learning and development (L&D) professional or someone whose job requires creating workplace learning programs, there are a number of challenges that you’ve likely encountered while building an L&D program, ranging from a lack of time and resources, to an inefficient existing L&D infrastructure. Taking a “lean L&D”... more
Many L&D conversations are focused on making L&D easy for the learner, but what about the individuals who design, coordinate, and facilitate those learning experiences? When L&D professionals begin a new design process, they often think about ways they can improve efficiency, effectiveness, and ease of learning. Addressing these three... more
The financial services (FinServ) industry is used to change: regulations, markets and economies are constantly fluctuating. Responding and adjusting to the shifting financial landscape is just part of the job. In the past few years, however, changes are hitting the financial sector a little closer to home. Remote work, the... more
L&D professionals play an important role in fostering a culture of continuous learning within organizations. Depending on how their organization is structured, some L&D professionals may feel as if they are operating alone on an island. A true learning organization values L&D and puts it at the forefront of strategic... more
At the ATD 2024 conference, learning leaders Dr. Jill Stefaniak and Pam Ramsbott discuss how to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and ease of use when building an L&D program. Most leaders recognize the need for infrastructure that bridges the gap between business and learning goals. In fact, mapping learning programs to... more
Learners are the focal point of everything we do as learning and development (L&D) professionals. Oftentimes, our attention is placed on providing them with content that is relevant and engaging. While several of our most recent blogs have focused on ways we can make L&D easy for our learners, we... more
The technology world changes fast: new platforms and devices are constantly being introduced, new tech companies become superstars overnight, and new cyberthreats are always making headlines. One thing that doesn’t change? The tech skills shortage. Finding and retaining tech talent has been an ongoing challenge for several years. According to... more
Good training requires a solid foundation. When L&D professionals design instruction, ensuring they have adequate infrastructure is imperative to the success of the training experience. Clear communication, shared expectations for roles and responsibilities, and mechanisms for feedback and continuous improvement are examples of activities outside of instructional design that contribute... more
