Turning Learning into Action: A Proven Methodology for Effective Transfer of Learning - Softcover

Weber, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749472227 ISBN 13: 9780749472221

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2014

Synopsis

Learning transfer is the missing link in training. Using conventional approaches to training, an average of just 10-20% of learning makes it back into the workplace and contributes to better business outcomes. With the current increased emphasis on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, such a dismal record is no longer acceptable. To improve these statistics and to make training truly valuable we must recognise that successful learning is not just about good content and well executed programmes but also about finding ways to facilitate genuine behavioural change and accountability back in the workplace.

Turning Learning into Action provides the necessary tools to enable trainers, buyers of training and L&D professionals to do just this. It presents the new, proven TLA methodology, which acknowledges the important role of ADDIE in the instructional design process but takes learning a step further. TLA focuses on the fact that to generate significant behavioural change, consistent, systematic follow-up after the training event is critical.

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About the Author

Emma Weber is the founder of Lever Learning and developer of the Turning Learning into Action® methodology.
 
Born in England, now carrying an Australian passport, in 2002 Emma left a successful corporate career in London to start her own business in Australia, following her passion for coaching and learning.
 
Emma's firm belief, and the platform on which she has built her successful global business, is that the key aim of learning in the workplace is to create tangible business benefits. She established Lever Learning to help organisations and their employees convert learning to effective action back on the job.
 
Under her guidance Lever Learning now delivers Turning Learning into Action® programs throughout 16 countries and in 11 languages.
 
A recognized authority on the transfer of learning, Emma has been a guest speaker on learning effectiveness at conferences in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
 
Fostering entrepreneurship is Emma's other keen interest and for the last three years she has co-facilitated training at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is also an active supporter of Club Kidpreneur, a foundation that helps children unlock their passion and potential for business.
 
In her spare time Emma salsas, sings and enjoys the beautiful Sydney coastline. In 2013 she cycled 800km (500 miles) across regional Thailand, raising funds for Hands Across the Water, Australia's fastest growing charity.
 
Contact Emma on emma@leverlearning.com

From the Back Cover

"Effectively describes what needs to happen in the post-instructional period to ensure business results. This thoughtful and readable book is highly recommended."
Andrew Jefferson and Roy Pollock, co-authors of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning

"The Turning Learning into Action, methodolgy has made a concrete difference to our training results over the last eight years. A must to read and implement"
James Harper, previously Training Manager, BMW Group Australia, now Training Manager, BMW Group Japan.
"LIW has used the Turning Learning into Action methodology with global clients for the last four years. It has become a cruscial part of our approach to delivering measurable business impact for our clients - I highly recommend it!"
Pia Lee, CEO, LIW

From the Inside Flap

"In Turning Learning into Action Emma takes a practical and common sense approach to addressing one of the most pressing needs in training and development today: ensuring learning transfer. She effectively describes what needs to happen in the post-instructional period to ensure business results. This thoughtful and readable book is highly recommended."
Andrew Jefferson and Roy Pollock, co-authors of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning

"With Turning Learning into Action, Emma tackles the thorny issue of change after learning. Learning and development managers know that evaluation and measurement of learning is an important part of training design. Now they are realizing that learning transfer is essential too. This book makes a significant contribution to the transfer of learning to the job, with a practical approach of how real business results can be delivered."
Jack and Patti Phillips, founders of the ROI Institute and authors of over 30 books on measurement and evaluation

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749472227
• ISBN 13: 9780749472221
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264