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The Practices That Set Learning Organizations Apart
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The Practices That Set Learning Organizations Apart

Companies committed to building workforces equipped for the future apply seven key principles to training and development



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Most companies weren’t prepared for the accelerated digitization forced on them during the COVID-19 crisis. A small group of organizations, however, navigated their digital evolution with aplomb. What did they have in common? Two HR management professors conducted an international survey to find out – and uncovered seven core characteristics of effective Learning and Development organizations in the process.

Take-Aways

  • Companies with effective L&D programs better navigated the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
  • Effective L&D curricula align with organizational strategy.
  • Potent L&D initiatives help employees fill skill gaps.

About the Authors

David G. Collings is a professor of human resource management at Dublin City University Business School. John McMackin is an assistant professor in human resource management and organizational behavior at Dublin City University Business School.