Bridging the gap between corporate learning initiatives and business outcomes
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Rasmus Holst
Summary
The article discusses how Learning & Development (L&D) in organizations has become a strategic priority in the post-Great Resignation, hybrid work era, yet many companies struggle to connect learning initiatives to actual business outcomes. It highlights the disconnect between L&D efforts and overarching business strategy, citing Gallup research showing this is a persistent challenge. The piece offers solutions for bridging this gap, emphasizing that L&D must be directly tied to measurable business results to be effective.
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Many organisations find themselves stuck in a vicious circle, where learning initiatives feel disconnected from the overarching business strategy
As the workplace has evolved through the Great Resignation and remote work shifts, learning and development has become a strategic priority
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