People and Organisations Principles and Practice in Global Context : Learning & Development in Global Context

Learning & Development in Global Context

Learning and Development define

Learning and development is define as the processes of ensure that that the organization has the knowledgeable, skilled an engaged workforce it needs. It involves the facilitating acquisition by the

individuals and teams of knowledge and skills through experience, learning events and programmes provided by the organizations, guidance and coaching provided by the line managers and others, and self directed learning activities carry out by individuals. According to Harrison (2009 : 8) L&D defined as fallows,

"Primary purpose of learning and development as an organizational processes to aid collective progress through the collaborative, expert and ethical stimulation and facilitation of learning and knowledge that support business goals , develop individuals potential, and respect and build on diversity".

According to the Armstrong,

"Learning and Development is the process of squaring and developing knowledge, skills, capabilities, behaviors and attitudes through learning of development experience".

E-Learning

E-learning involves the use of computer, networked and web-based technology to provide learning material and guidance to individual employees. It can be delivered through a firm’s intranet system.

E-learning enhances learning by extending and supplementing face-to-face learning rather than replacing it. It enables learning to take place when it is most needed (just-in-time as distinct from just-in case) and when it is most convenient. Learning can be provided in short segments or bites that focus on specific learning objectives. It is ‘learner-centric’ in that it can be customized to suit an individual’s learning needs – learners can choose different learning objects within an overall package. The main drawbacks are the need for learners to be self-motivated, the time and effort required to develop and update e-learning programmes and, sometimes, the availability of computers.

Why E-Learning has become more popular

In the past 10 years, E-learning has increased in popularity. There are many benefits to E-learning for both the learners and the organizations that encourage their staff to do so. For companies looking add to train employees, online courses are an affordable, time-effective way to increase knowledge so more and more organizations are choosing online training over traditional training methods.

Leading Global Companies using E-Learning Methods.

Sweetrucsh, EI Design, Allen Interaction, Allen comm, Commlab India, Google, Facebook,

We must understand that in global context, where learning and development is changing into new chapter, E-learning is playing major role in this change. It's more economical and easy to approach.