{"id":216088,"date":"2023-09-13T11:59:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T10:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/?p=216088"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:29:55","slug":"what-is-learning-and-development-and-why-is-it-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-learning-and-development-and-why-is-it-important\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Learning and Development (L&amp;D) and why is it important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using learning and development to reach your business goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know Learning and Development (L&amp;D) is a crucial part of any HR strategy. But it\u2019s actually more than that: it\u2019s also a crucial part of your employee experience. It allows businesses to fill skill gaps and unlock their people\u2019s full potential, so staff can make valuable contributions towards reaching organisational goals. It is also the kind of talent attraction and retention lever that can really give you a competitive edge, especially during a skills shortage. And we\u2019re not talking about simply advertising L&amp;D opportunities as a nice perk on job postings to get some initial interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-offwhite-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"months\">In this article, you will learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatlandd\">What learning and development is&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#components\">The components of a good L&amp;D strategy<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>What learning stands for in learning and development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What development stands for in learning and development&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#matters\">Why L&amp;D matters<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Reaching your business goals through L&amp;D&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#using\">Using learning and development to create a smooth employee experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#getstarted\">How to get started with L&amp;D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#implement\">How to implement an effective learning and development approach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to be effective, good L&amp;D should underpin your entire employee experience and thus become a major factor in determining whether someone wants to come work (or stay) with you. Companies that do not offer the kind of L&amp;D opportunities that facilitate and accelerate their employees\u2019 career progression risk not having the right people in place to get the right things done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you go about putting all the pieces together to create a competitive L&amp;D offering that will both help you achieve your long-term business goals and generate staff motivation? As Jo Taylor, MD at Let\u2019s Talk Talent, says: \u201cIt\u2019s not like Field of Dreams. If you build it, they won\u2019t just come. You need to implement an omnichannel approach with the right resources and pathways in place to enable your people to take charge of developing their careers with you.\u201d Here\u2019s how to do just that.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatlandd\"><strong><strong>What is learning and development (L&amp;D)?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L&amp;D isn\u2019t just a generic concept. It is made up of several components, which when combined create a perfectly balanced formula for talent attraction and retention:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>70% is done on the job (development)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% is done through formal courses and resources (learning)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% is about building an effective network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kcf92mjQjbg?controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"components\"><strong>The components of a good learning and development (L&amp;D) strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What learning stands for in L&amp;D<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The learning part of the equation is all about the acquisition of new skills, knowledge and expertise. It is often done through formal training, but do remember that learning only represents 10% of the total equation. Do not focus all of your efforts here, as other L&amp;D initiatives need to be included in your approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also not so much about the number of courses available as part of your offering either, but rather how you create, curate and organise those into manageable career pathways for your people. \u201cWe have a saying here at Let\u2019s Talk Talent. We like to talk about resources, not courses,\u201d says Jo. So go ahead and build a strong catalogue of materials made up of a variety of formats and channels, but make sure you help learners find their way and understand where to start in order to generate the most value, both for themselves and the organisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What development stands for in L&amp;D<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Developmen,t on the other hand, is what we call \u2018on the job\u2019 training and is a much more organic way to progress within a role, a team or an organisation. It\u2019s about digging deeper in order to perform at a higher level, whether this is by improving upon current expertise or putting a particular skill, behaviour or attribute into practice. There are ways to accelerate development, such as coaching and mentoring, or even job shadowing, and some members of your team may be able to grow and perfect their own leadership skill set by becoming mentors or coaches themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking is the remaining 20% of the equation and constitutes a part of L&amp;D that shouldn\u2019t be neglected. Building a strong, solid network of people across the organisation (and outside of it) can help employees gain a better understanding of the business and its different units, as well as introduce them to some fresh thinking and new perspectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matters\"><strong><strong>Why learning and development (L&amp;D) matters?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reaching your business goals through L&amp;D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, your L&amp;D offering isn\u2019t just a nice perk. As a tool to unlock your people\u2019s potential and to create a culture of high performance, it should be an intrinsic part of your cultural DNA. L&amp;D is what will allow you to reach your business goals: by giving your people everything they need to be the best that they can be and contribute meaningfully to your organisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, your L&amp;D strategy should be developed with your main goal in mind. What are you trying to achieve and which skills will you need to acquire as a business to get there? The answer to these questions should help you link your training needs to your business goals. For example, your objectives could dictate that your L&amp;D focus should be on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Technical skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavioural skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning and Development enables people to know where they are and the skills and expertise they require to perform well. It naturally leads to the fostering of a growth mindset and enables staff to push through their current ceiling to fully unlock their potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using\"><strong>Using learning and development to create a consistent employee experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your L&amp;D approach will be a constant link between each of your employee experience\u2019s touchpoints, starting from the moment potential recruits hear about you, until the day an employee leaves the business. It will be part of your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and influence whether someone could be interested in you as an employer. It will be critical to the onboarding stage whilst you get new staff up to speed, and be the foundation of your people\u2019s career progression during their time with you. Your people\u2019s learning needs may fluctuate during this lifespan, but the need for training and development will remain a constant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you offer in terms of L&amp;D opportunities will also be an important component of your employees\u2019 benefits proposition, and will be assessed as part of your total rewards package. Salary alone is no longer enough to entice and retain the best talent, and today\u2019s modern learners require the kind of omnichannel proposition that will allow them to learn in their own time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getstarted\"><strong><strong>Getting started with learning and development (L&amp;D)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some smaller teams or organisations may not have huge budgets or resources, but there are always ways to be creative and offer the kind of training that will get your people motivated to learn. Whether your strategy is focused on a few high potential candidates, or everyone in your talent pool, find out what works best for your people. Have a look at the free training available, get some e-learning platforms\u2019 licences, utilise user-generated content, create content internally or use a mix of these options to ensure there is plenty of variety to cover the right skills, for the right people, in the right format.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implement\"><strong>An effective approach to L&amp;D<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L&amp;D will be an instrumental factor in helping you reach your business goals. But don\u2019t forget that it\u2019s not all about you: you do need to consider what your people want and need too. \u201cFor L&amp;D to work as an attraction and retention lever, it\u2019s key to talk to your people\u2019s hands and hearts at the same time,\u201d says Jo. So make sure you give them the tools they need to succeed at work, in a way that suits them and generates motivation and high energy. This balance can sometimes be hard to reach, granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And whether you\u2019re generating training courses, setting up coaching or mentoring development programmes, or finding ways to expand your people\u2019s networks, don\u2019t forget to both promote and measure your efforts. Get creative, find out what works, innovate, course correct and test new things out for the perfect L&amp;D offering for your very own organisational context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like some help and advice as you\u2019re planning the next iteration of your L&amp;D strategy, don\u2019t hesitate to book a call with us. Or have a look at our free resources on the <a href=\"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/services\/learning-development-strategy\/\">L&amp;D strategy service page<\/a> of our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.letstalktalent.co.uk\/download-your-learning-and-development-strategy-whitepaper\">Download our whitepaper to find out more about how to create a perfectly blended L&amp;D model.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nNwvkjN1ZLE?controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"breakout cta-simple-image no-overlay has-offwhite-background-color has-blue-border\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row flex-row z-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 has-offblack-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-540x360.png\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-540x360.png 540w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LD_Whitepaper_Mockup.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vert-cent-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vert-cent txt-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has-large-font-size mont-semi has-offblack-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to improve your <blue>L&#038;D Strategy?<\/blue>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-medium-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t<a href=\"https:\/\/insights.letstalktalent.co.uk\/download-your-learning-and-development-strategy-whitepaper\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t<span class=\"has-offblack-color\">Download your copy now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Learning &amp; 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