How to maximize learning paths to cultivate internal talent?

Personalized learning paths and training in the flow of work

With the right learning management system, you can efficiently and cost-effectively deliver learning programs that increase workforce productivity, improve employee retention, promote regulatory compliance, save costs, and reduce training time.

93% of employees said they would stay with a company longer if it invested in their careers (LinkedIn 2018 Workforce Learning Report). Learning paths within an LMS take students through a selection of courses, helping them master a particular subject or program. These paths create great opportunities for learners to continually develop their knowledge and bridge skill gaps as they forge their own career paths. Meridian’s Career Development platform, Career Explorer, clearly defines the paths for the learner to plan for their next role and achieve professional growth.

Meridian LMS Career Explorer, LMS administrators have the ability to:

• Quickly hire employees who are new to the organization or their position
• Strategic training planning to address knowledge and skills gaps
• Automate the import of competency-based performance data into the LMS to highlight areas of development
• Increase employee satisfaction

Integrating learning into the workflow

A common misconception about training is that students should sit down and complete large portions of training in one sitting. Successful training can take many different faces, but it all comes down to how well the trainees retain their knowledge and whether they can apply it in their daily activities. One of the most beneficial ways to ensure that students stay on top of their skills is by integrating learning into daily activities.

Learning should not be completed only when it is needed. Instead, it should be incorporated into the daily work that employees undergo. This one learning process commonly referred to as microlearning, which allows students to process information broken down into actual, bite-sized chunks.

Ideas for embedding learning in the workflow:

• Use short eLearning modules
• Introducing PDFs, eBooks, Videos and Infographics
• Take advantage of webinars and podcasts
• Take advantage of mobile learning

In addition to microlearning, just-in-time (JIT) training acts as on-demand learning that follows the principles of microlearning and mobile learning. As the name suggests, just-in-time training is usually implemented when there is some degree of urgency. For this reason, JIT training is available via mobile devices and presented in bite-sized pieces for quick and efficient learning on the go.

Key Benefits of JIT Training

• Higher accessibility
• Increased employee efficiency
• Improved knowledge retention

Conclusion

Download the eBook Your guide to creating your own hybrid learning success story today to create a hybrid training program that bridges gaps and makes the most of your in-house talent. You can also join the webinar to implement a more successful hybrid learning environment for your organization.