Corporate Learning & Development Professional

Introduction

Course Objectives of Learning & Development Professional

• Demonstrate an understanding of Organisational Learning Theory
• Explain the Concept of Effective Training Management
• Utilise the Skills of OD for Organisational Learning & Training Management
• Apply Appropriate Skills for Developing a Learning Organisation
• Develop Training Suitable for a Particular Audience or Workgroup

Learning & Development Professional Course Outlines 

Day 1

Organisational Strategy & Learning  

• Approaches to Strategy
• Creating a Business Model
• Strategic Analysis (PEST; balanced scorecards; five forces: swot)
• The Concept of Learning and How it should fit with Strategy
• The Idea of Organisational Learning

Day 2

Leading and Development

• Leadership Theory Explained Simply
• Transformational Leadership
• Your Preferred Role as a Leader or Manager
• Managing the Training Function Strategically
• Differentiating Succession Management & Talent Management
• Nationalisation Issues in Training

Day 3

Change of Leadership 

• An Experience of Change
• Change at the Team Level
• Change at the Organisational Level
• Key Drivers of Change
• Change Management
• Case Studies of Best Practice in Change Management

Day 4

Basics of Finance for Learning Professionals 

• Accounting & Finance Concepts Simplified
• Key Financial Terms You should know as a Manager
• Using Accounting Information for  Decision-making
• Why does training evaluation matter?
• The Importance of Cost-benefit in Training
• Calculating a Return on Investment (ROI)

Day 5

Becoming a Learning Organisation

• Understanding the Learning Organisation
• Characteristics of a Learning Organisation
• Are you ready to change?
• Benefits and Barriers
• Personal Action Planning