Change Notes #22 | December 23, 2020
Welcome back to another edition of our Change Notes newsletter. We’re excited about looking forward to a new year (it's definitely no fun looking back). We hope you are able to find some bright spots and spend time with the people you love.
Thanks for reading!
3 Things Every L&D Pro Should Be Doing Right Now
It should go without saying that any L&D team should be providing value to the organization, yet there is evidence that suggests we may be heading in the wrong direction. The 2020 Emerald Works Learner Intelligence Report finds “an L&D industry that is declining in impact while consuming more investment”.
Personally, the fact that L&D teams can be central to the success of our organizations is one of the most exciting things about being in this profession. I’ve talked about how L&D is the ultimate competitive advantage before and if we’re not focused on our organization’s ability to learn and translate that into action, we may just be missing the entire point.
The Ultimate Guide to Team Project Management
Nobody likes spinning their tires and pulling out their hair dealing with frustrating projects. This guide from Trello includes some simple tips for keeping you on track so that everyone on your team can focus more energy and attention on what matters most: achieving top-notch project results.
https://blog.trello.com/ultimate-guide-team-project-management
Enabling Digital & Cultural Transformation [Podcast]
Listen in on this conversation with the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft 365, Jared Spataro, where they discuss how the ‘unit’ of productivity has fundamentally changed and how, in order to survive and thrive in today’s world, changing the nature of how we work is vital. Jared shares examples of how everyday AI is helping people to achieve more today, and how important this will be moving forward, along with advice on how to lead change in your own organization.
Learning Health Check
Are you curious about how your L&D strategy compare with your peers? Emerald Works has a free and independent review, you can use to benchmark your learning and performance activities against your competitors. And get practical tips to improve your L&D strategy.
If you’re interested, don’t delay – it closes on December 31
Are Your Employees OK? Creating Sustainable COVID-19 Remote Work Policies
Are your remote work policies sustainable? Is your company culture still viable? Are your employees really ok? In all of the debates about the benefits and detriments of working from home versus in the office, I question whether there has been enough focus on the long-term effects on staff. I also wonder about the long-term impact on company culture. Here are some thoughts on what to look out for:
https://talentculture.com/are-your-employees-ok-creating-sustainable-covid-19-remote-work-policies/
About the Author: Mike Taylor
With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn’t about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style, Mike is a regular and highly-rated speaker at industry events and consults on organizational learning design and technology at Change 4 Growth in Columbus, Ohio. Mike holds an MBA degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree in educational technology from San Diego State University.