Lessons Learned on Making a Business Case for Learning: #1 Be Explicit!$*%&

This year, I had the pleasure of being the Program Chair for the Association for Talent Development Puget Sound Workplace Learning Conference. It is a joy of mine to develop learning events and work alongside some of the top practitioners and thought-leaders in the field. I select speakers who will inspire and challenge participants.

I'm sharing the first of five ah-hah moments I had, and tips for how to improve your ability to make a business case for learning.

On April 29th, 102 of the region’s brightest minds in talent development filled Mercer Island Community Center to explore what it means to make a business case for learning. We practiced resolving technical, adaptive and systemic barriers and solutions to identifying, aligning, evaluating and communicating the value of learning. 

In my last post, I reflected on the three questions I'm drawn to when I think about building a business case for learning: What is the purpose and value of learning? What is the purpose and value of organizations? What is my purpose and value?

I also shared that learning is my practice of liberation. I believe that the purpose of learning is to “reveal and tap into those energies that make possible the full human enjoyment of a meaningful and productive existence” (Harris and Morrison, 2003, p.1). I believe that businesses play an integral role in building economics for peace. And, I believe that my purpose is to welcome, cultivate, and exemplify the potential for learning in human relationships. 

Now, I'm sharing the first of five ah-hah moments I had from the conference, and tips for building a business case for learning. 

Continue reading about #1 - Be Explicit, on my blog.

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