
Transform workplace learning with Andy Lancaster's award-winning guide that revolutionizes L&D strategy. Highly commended at Business Book Awards 2020, it challenges traditional models with practical, data-driven approaches that industry leaders swear by. Can your organization afford to ignore workflow learning's proven impact?
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As I sit down to write this book, I'm acutely aware of the rapid changes sweeping through the world of work and learning. The traditional models of corporate training are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of today's organizations. In this fast-paced, technology-driven era, learning and development professionals must adapt and evolve to drive real performance improvements. Throughout my career in L&D, I've witnessed firsthand the struggles many organizations face in aligning learning initiatives with business goals. Too often, we fall back on outdated approaches that fail to deliver meaningful results. It's time for a paradigm shift - one that places performance at the heart of learning. In this book, I'll share practical strategies for transforming workplace learning to directly impact organizational performance. We'll explore how to diagnose true business needs, leverage data and technology, facilitate social learning, and create a culture of continuous improvement. My goal is to provide you with an actionable blueprint for driving performance through learning in your organization.
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