Achieving efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness: a pragmatic approach to integrating learning into the work flow. Issue 4 (4th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoyle, Robin
• Is Part Of: Development and learning in organizations. Volume 30:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2016-07-04
• Subjects: Self managed learning -- Work based learning -- Strategic learning -- Development strategies -- Organizational learning; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Training -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/DLO-03-2016-0026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline practical approaches to the integration of learning into the workflow based on a pragmatic analysis of different organizational experiences and to look at the difference in efficiency and effectiveness when designing such approaches. Design/methodology/approach: This is a viewpoint article based on interviews with practitioners. Findings: Integrating learning into the workflow requires a well-resourced and focused approach which may seem counter-intuitive in twenty-first-century hyper connected organizations. Originality/value: This viewpoint article brings together new information from practical application of established theories in workplace learning and development. It will be of use for all learning and development (L&D) practitioners seeking to preserve effectiveness while harnessing work-based approaches.