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Navigating the Future of L&D: Top 5 Skills You Can’t Ignore

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They felt that many of their learning initiatives were not adding value and were merely “feel-good activities” with limited impact. As a bonus, we’ll also discuss “Leading from Any Seat—Why Every L&D Role is a Leadership Role.” The reason? You don’t need a managerial title to wield influence.

Skills 147
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6 Tactics to Successfully Work with Subject Matter Experts

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Our SMEs have a different role. Their role is to have complete knowledge of a topic to ensure the wheels go ’round and ’round. Before jumping into the 6 tactics, try to imagine how your subject matter experts think about the world around them and their role within the organization. Tactic #1: Active Listening.

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Community-Based Learning for stronger learning connections

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When well thought out, community-based learning actively engages individuals, sparking a deeper investment in their own learning journey. By fostering a welcoming environment where newcomers can engage with peers, they gain a deeper understanding of their roles through shared experiences and insights.

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Moving from Onboarding to “Warm Welcomes”

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A proper onboarding program introduces people to the company, teammates, and their new roles. Give everyone have a role in the process. If you are hiring a sales person, everyone in the sales team should have a role in the “warm welcome”. This could be in-person small group activities which feature company champions.

Cognitive 246
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The Essential Transition of L&D into Business Partners

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Our role within the workplace today goes way beyond that. Our role requires a skill that is not so familiar to many L&D professionals and maybe a bit uncomfortable. You need to involve yourself in the day-to-day realities of the business actively. Does a particular role have higher turnover rates? Don’t run yet.

Business 130
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Is Your Workplace Digital Divide Creating “Access Agony”?

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This likely creates actively disengaged employees which cost the US $583 – $605 billion in lost productivity. What is L&D’s Role in Workplace Digital Divide? Some fear technology may take over their jobs or job roles. What is it costing your organization? How can we first help people to help the business ?

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Keys to Hacking Virtual Networking

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Keep in mind: Groups that may be the most valuable to you are those related to your job role, your location, and shared values. Purpose: Why a connection would be of benefit – I read your post about “Why T&D has a role in diversity initiatives”. Bonus Step: Schedule your Activities. Test out new ideas? The difference?

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