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Futurist Report: Learning & Development 2.0

Winning Strategies for Superior Programs

Learning & Development is a dynamic field in a state of great transition. How has the world of L&D changed from 2009 to 2010? What forces are driving changes in learning and how can you use them to your advantage? How do you prepare for and contribute to an environment in which learning takes center stage and redefines organizations?

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Learning & Development is a dynamic field in a state of great transition. With a global, multi-generational workforce and new tools and technologies arising all the time, it's never been more important to understand the forces driving these changes and to create more effective programs. To garner insights, futurethink designed a 25-question survey and reached out to L&D leaders at some of the most innovative firms across industries.

In this paper, we aim to highlight the most interesting finds and examine what they mean for the future of L&D. We'll also provide actionable insights for moving forward with the learnings from this study, empowering you to leverage L&D as a valuable tool for your company's success.

Critical Highlights from the Study:

  • Secret Weapons for Success - Learning has the potential to become the #1 competitive advantage for organizations
  • Partners, Not Programs - L&D departments are becoming stronger strategic players in organizations with key roles, bigger budgets, and increased influence
  • Soft Skills Make Sharp Differences - Creativity, leadership, and the like will become mandatory training
  • Tech Transformation - Skyrocketing use of eLearning and social learning adds new complexity
  • Summoning the C-Suite - L&D professionals are calling on executives for deeper commitment

In this report, we'll examine trends comparing leaders' perceptions of L&D today with those expressed in our previous survey one year ago. We'll also analyze their expectations for the future, yielding insight around the progress L&D has already made and how our respondents foresee additional changes playing out.

 

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