Learning Transfer: Role of Leaders1 March 2013

7th Learning World 2013Mandarin Orchard, Singapore

ScopeWhat is Learning Transfer?

Role of the Learning Specialists

Role of the Leaders

Conclusion

ScopeWhat is Learning Transfer?

Role of the Learning Specialists

Role of the Leaders

Conclusion

Definitely not this…

Nor this…

The training is already forgotten, but the binder will last forever. A living monument to temporary knowledge.

Dilbert. December 21, 1997

Good Learning Occurs…

EffectiveDelivery

Contextual Relevancy

ContentValidity

Learning Transfer

Maximize learning

during the program

Maximize the

application of the

learning to the

workplace

Training on Trial

“Training on Trial: How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant”, by Jim D. Kirkpatrick, PhD, and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick.

“We survive and thrive when we understand that our role as workplace learning professionals is not to deliver training programs but to extend learning from episodic interventions to continual on-the-job enrichment.

ScopeWhat is Learning Transfer?

Role of the Learning Specialists

Role of the Leaders

Conclusion

http://e-gineer.com/v2/blog/2008/02/clarify-simplify-implement.html

Maximize learning during the program

To maximize learning transfer…

… we need a development approach that supports learning beyond classroom training

70% 20% 10%

Learn & develop through LEARNING TRANSFER TO THE WORKPLACE via ACTION BASED

PROJECTS

Learn & develop through FEEDBACK, COACHING

AND MENTORING

Learn & develop through FORMAL

LEARNING OF CONTACT HOURS

PLC Learning Design Approach

INVOLVING SUPERVISORS, COACHES, MENTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

ScopeWhat is Learning Transfer?

Role of the Learning Specialists

Role of the Leaders

Conclusion

“In the last quarter century the work load of the executive has greatly increased. The top manager has new functions that cannot possibly be delegated completely. Businesses have grown in size, in complexity, and in geographical coverage; the duties and problems of the top executive have increased commensurately.”

Lyndall F. Urwick (HBR 1956)

Their top 3 skills for the future:1. Coaching and developing others2. Driving and managing change3. Identifying and developing future talent

Malaysian Leadership Readiness for the Future

Global Leadership Forecast 2011 : Malaysia Highlights

A knowledge worker needs one thing only:to learn how to learn. Peter F. Drucker

In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer

2010 HCI Research: Leaders Developing Leaders

Source: Corporate Leadership Council/Learning & Development Roundtable Employee Development Survey, 2003

2010 HCI Research: Leaders Developing Leaders

ScopeWhat is Learning Transfer?

Role of the Learning Specialists

Role of the Leaders

Conclusion

Learning Transfer

Learner Readiness

Learning Transfer Design

Organizational Alignment

Multiplier. If one Item does not happen, it

becomes ZERO

iskandar.noor@petronas.com.my

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