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Driving Performance Through Learning - by Andy Lancaster (Paperback)

Driving Performance Through Learning - by  Andy Lancaster (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Align learning and development activity with the organizational strategy, delivered in the flow of work, to improve both employee and organizational performance.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Learning and Development (L&D) professionals are uniquely placed in an organization to improve both individual employee performance as well as the overall performance of the business. To maximise the impact of learning, activities must be aligned with the goals of the organization and delivered in the flow of work so that performance improvement is continuous. The course can no longer be the default learning option and creative workplace solutions are now vital. <strong><em>Driving Performance through Learning </em></strong>shows L&D professionals how to identify business needs and leverage learning that drives performance improvement to enable an organization to achieve its objectives.</p><p>Beginning with an exploration of the fast-changing organizational learning landscape <strong><em>Driving Performance through Learning</em></strong> covers everything from how to diagnose needs through performance consulting conversations, using data and metric and tracking impact to designing agile solutions by leveraging technology, facilitating social collaboration and vibrant learning communities. There is also expert guidance on curating content, embedding coaching, valuing mistakes and adopting a more self-directed learning approach. This book also defines the key characteristics of the new learning organization and the emerging roles of the future-focussed L&D team and whether these new responsibilities should be developed in-house or outsourced. This is an essential handbook for all L&D professionals seeking to transform workplace learning and drive organizational performance.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Driving Performance through Learning</i> is not only a book, but an inspiration. This book gives insight and guidance for changing the face of your L&D function.-- "Martin Baker, CEO, Charity Learning Consortium"<br><br>A great manual for anyone seeking to transform their function in order to drive business performance in the modern world. If you're an L&D practitioner grappling with what's required for the next iteration of corporate learning then read this book!-- "Stuart Evans, Head of Leadership & Learning, Rolls Royce"<br><br>Andy has crafted the way we mesh learning and performance in one supercharged effort. You don't have to be in L&D to gain from this excellent book. But if you are, this is you on turbo!-- "Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, People and Transformational HR"<br><br>Andy sets out a bold and ambitious manifesto for the L&D profession. This is a book that encourages us to build the future today. It is both practical and inspirational.-- "Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, Assistant Director, Organisational Development, NHS Employers"<br><br>Few practitioners have walked the talk like Andy. Consequently, this book is bursting with ideas which challenge all in L&D to consider what we're doing to lead learning.-- "Michelle Parry-Slater, Learning and Development Director, Kairos Modern Learning"<br><br>If you are a learning practitioner and deeply care about being a 'value creator', then this book is a must-read.-- "Barbara Thompson, Learning Strategist and Architect, GP Strategies"<br><br>In a world of fast-changing work, Andy shows how L&D can strategically align and integrate learning into work to drive performance.-- "Mark Reilly, Head of Learning Content Design, Global Learning & Development, McDonald's Global Franchising Limited"<br><br>Meticulously researched, this book is packed full of useful checklists and tips that will make it the go-to guide for both new and experienced learning professionals dedicated to making an impact in the changing world of work.-- "Laura Overton, Award winning learning industry analyst and founder of Towards Maturity"<br><br>This book is hugely helpful thanks to the focus on learning making a real impact on performance. I'd recommend it for anyone looking to redefine their organization's learning approach.-- "Gemma Critchley, Head of Technology and Innovation for Learning, Aviva"<br><br>This important book details the case for change in learning and development. A must-read for anybody in learning needing a sense-check of where we are, where we're headed and what this means to them.-- "David James, Chief Learning Officer, Looop Learning"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Andy Lancaster</b> leads the vision for learning for the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the creation of innovative learning solutions to support the people profession worldwide. He has more than 30 years' experience in learning and organizational development in commercial, technological and not-for-profit organizations and has a research Masters' degree in instructional design. In 2018, he was listed in the top 50 Corporate eLearning Movers and Shakers and was the TYTO number one UK influencer in educational technology.

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