Strategic Learning Approach Transforms Corporate Training In 2024

In the business world, the conversation often revolves around the "war for talent" and the difficulty in finding skilled staff. But beneath this surface issue lies a significant challenge: corporate learning and development.

Companies invest heavily in training—around $1,200 per employee annually, contributing to a global industry worth over $360 billion. Despite this, many organizations discovered that not all the investments yielded results.?

However, post-COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were hopeful about accelerating their training journey through online training. But the outdated training methods only seemed exhausting and boring. Here is where renowned employers decided to invest in robust LMS platforms to make the learning process more interactive and engaging.

Gamified Learning

In the year 2023, the demand for interactive learning and gamified content in training gained popularity in the market, forcing HRs and L&D folks to use virtual reality and immersive games to keep their employees engaged and learning effectively.

Diversified Learning

Additionally, diversity in training gained massive recognition, encouraging employers to provide content reflecting the diversified backgrounds of the employees. It was highly crucial for the trainers and instructional designers to create content tailored to the needs of different learners.?

For instance, a training module presented by a middle-aged white man might not connect with a young woman in Asia. Hence, it was important for the training sessions to resonate with employees from various backgrounds and be adapted to different cultural contexts.?

Remote Learning

Remote working is yet another hero method that has significantly transformed the learning experience for various corporates. In fact, 54% of the L&D experts reported that even though the COVID-19 pandemic stranded their employees to work remotely, they witnessed a good improvement in the quality of employee training.

And while many companies reaped the benefits of remote training for employees, Todd Moran, the CLO of NovoEd preached that “blended learning drives better collaboration across the learning experience, greater social cohesion among workers, and ultimately better results for the business.” He believes that the blended learning approach boosts learning accessibility–making it the key to successful remote and hybrid workspaces.

In Conclusion

To get the most out of training investments, companies must diligently make learning more interactive, relevant, and accessible, while also reimagining the role of the office in the learning process. By focusing on these key areas—interactivity, relevance, and accessibility—companies can transform their training programs into powerful tools for employee development.

Check out the latest article by Forbes to learn why companies need to change their approach to learning in detail.