Why right skilling is easy with content breadth
Now that right skilling is at the top of many business agendas, it’s never been more important for L&D to get the learning content right. Organisations that incorporate a diverse mix of training styles, formats and delivery methods are seeing impressive results in terms of performance and profitability.
So what does it look like, and how you can do it, too?
Variety is the spice of learning
You need to offer your people a breadth of content as diverse as the performance challenges you’re trying to overcome. It’s a concept embraced by Stanford, no less. They’re strong advocates, saying that the flexibility to learn in a variety of ways means “you’ll learn more effectively”.
Rather than relying on any single method or learning tool, take full advantage of the abundance of technologies and training courses out there. Here are a few to consider.
Gamification
For many organisations, gamification has become the glue that holds remote teams together, uniting them through shared content and common goals. Gen Z will have grown up with gamified educational tools, so this fun and immersive pattern of learning will be familiar to them, but it’s become equally popular with other age groups.
Gamification keeps users engaged by introducing elements of competition and giving a sense of progression. Leaderboards and challenges tap into employees’ natural competitive drive, motivating them to complete the training modules and gain the skills that meet business goals.
Video-based learning
The popularity of YouTube tutorials is a testament to the effectiveness of engagement with video-based learning. The ability to pause and repeat the content lets employees control the pace of learning.
According to a report by Wainhouse Research, 90% of employees surveyed found streaming video (both live and on-demand) to be effective for communicating work-related information. More specifically, workers believe that online video tools help improve learning, compared to traditional communication tools alone – making video an important part of the L&D content kit.
Microlearning
Here content focuses on a specific objective, doing away with the flannel to cut straight to the ‘how to’. It’s delivered in short bursts via methods including podcasts and infographics. And as it’s usually designed for smartphones, it’s ideal for just-in-time learning and fast-paced, changeable business environments.
Macrolearning
Macrolearning also has its place. Areas such as leadership training or compliance can benefit from a macro approach – think experiential learning or online courses spread over hours or days. Learners are more immersed in the subject and gain an in-depth understanding of complex matters.
Right skilling needs smarter content curation
As an L&D professional tasked with right skilling your workforce, you owe it to your learners to embrace a wide range of content. But skill requirements change quickly, so how do you keep up?
Many organisations turn to an online learning content marketplace. These massive repositories can certainly make your life easier, offering access to a huge breadth of subject matter in a variety of styles, formats and delivery methods.
A large library of content allows you to deliver new learning in days, not months. Go1 is the world’s most comprehensive online training library, gathering the top training providers such as Skillsoft, edX, and Thomson Reuters, into one place. With experts to help you curate the content, it’s a good choice for savvy L&D professionals keen to position their learning function as a strategic enabler within the business.
By calling on a wide range of content, L&D professionals can create a learning environment that leads to success and creates business impact. It’s the smarter way to approach right skilling and ensure learning has a seat at the table.
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