The pandemic has
been the biggest catalyst for the unprecedented changes in the way the world is
working and learning. Driven by a rise in remote and hybrid working, L&D
teams have been forced to adopt to new forms of training.
With newer tools
and technologies, there is now a pressing need for people to unlearn, learn and
relearn with the help of training interventions that focus on key digital
skills that are essential to keep the workforce competitive and
productive.
Moreover, it’s
clear that a digital-first
mindset is the way to survive and sustain. What Microsoft’s CEO, Satya
Nadella, had mentioned in the early days of the pandemic pretty much sums up
the situation, “We saw two years
of digital transformation in two months.” Those that failed to adjust,
found it hard to subsist because the pandemic literally catapulted everyone
headfirst into the digital world.
Through all of
this, learner expectations too have changed. There is now a paradigm shift from
conventional training to truly personalized, on-demand learning that is
embedded in the flow of work. Learners want more control, autonomy and
flexibility over their own learning journey.
They look forward
to smart and relevant content curation that will offer them content that is
appropriate for their needs, wants, job roles and future aspirations. At a time
when there’s a lot already on their platter, they expect systems to understand
them and guide them better in their learning by crafting the best path for
them.
In short, the
focus is now entirely on what learners really need and want – nothing more,
nothing less! The future of learning is going to be about empowering learners
to make their own learning decisions while the role of L&D teams will be
about promoting, encouraging and enabling learner autonomy.
I recently had the
opportunity to interact with leading L&D experts and discuss several key
points with regards to the changing culture and scenario of L&D today at
the Future of L&D Virtual Summit 2021. We deliberated about a host of
interesting aspects including:
- Visualizing L&D for the
next decade
- The Future of Learning and
Development Digital Transformation
- Combination of both Digital and
Physical Learning: A Phygital Approach of Learning
- Leveraging Technology for skill
building and hyper-personalized learnings
- Shift in L&D Methodology –
E-learning and Gamification
- Learn, Unlearn, and Re-learn:
Strategies for knowledge Retention
- Prove the ROI – Align Learning
and Development with overall business strategy
- L&D 2021 and ahead
You can watch the webinar here:
Amit Gautam
