Recently, I caught up Jason Durkee, who has been deeply involved in learning transfer according to Japan for many years. Normally, we like to meet in person during conferences, but this year, our conversations have limited to zoom and email. Always good to catch up anyway!
Jason shared valuable observations on the current state of learning transfer – those who, I am sure, will resonate with our community. Thank you, Jason, for sharing your wisdom and key trends and the solutions you see right now.
Trend 1: Expanding the range of customers and approaches
The variety of customers develops quickly. The more traditional organizations are still counting on specific face to face sessions, some are focused on on -demand learning and virtual training, and some make sophisticated AI and high performance learning trips. These different approaches occur simultaneously, which makes it an exciting but complex period for learning professionals.
Trend 2: the lasting impact of the cocoat on learning programs
Covid accelerated the adoption of mixed learning. Longer training programs are now easier to approve – a mixture of self -rhythmal content, face -to -face kicks, virtual sessions and applications underwater supported by coaching. As a rule, these programs lead to participants with results they have obtained at work. Although some customers still jump parts of this mixture, it becomes a common model.
Trend 3: The persistent challenge: behavior change and transfer
Despite progress in technology and design, output, application, transfer and change of behavior remain low links in learning programs. It is not due to a lack of tools but rather a shortage of imagination and a necessary change of mentality. Technology alone will not create a change unless we
Reign the way learners are supported beyond the class.
Trend 4 – The value of physical interaction
Physical interaction remains important for slower reflection and deeper human connection – at least for the moment. A balanced approach
The combination of face-to-face sessions with pre-work and continues to work well.
Trend 5 – Individual learning trips
An exciting development is the rise of individual learning trips – entry programs adapted to a single participant. Thanks to the improvement of computer platforms, abundant standard content and compatible AI practice tools, this personalized approach becomes possible. Although structurally similar to group trips, participants report a higher commitment and a stronger concentration on the application of learning at work. According to my experience, this feeling of belonging is crucial for the change in driving behavior. When learning feels personal and designed for me, motivation increases alongside the probability of a sustained change.
Available solutions and new angles to support the transfer
Different approaches can be used according to customer needs:
• Single training sessions: Focus on creating significant avant-
and impact afterwards.
• Organizations submerged by online content: Help learners
Apply what they learned practically.
• Standard learning trips with cornerstone projects: Project link
Directly at real work, provide coaching support and share the results.
• Separate coaching interventions: Integrate coaching with the
Learning program to amplify the impact.
Wise words indeed and I agree with the different approaches and the new angles to support in particular I am not a fan of standing projects alone of the role of an individual. I describe why in my article contesting McKinsey's article on leadership.
* Note: We totally agree here concerning projects and coaching must be integrated into training to be significant
Coaching as an approach to transfer is the greatest winner in my eyes and the combination of AI and man for the scale and the scope produces powerful results.
It's great to be able to amplify learning transfer voices – Thank you again Jason for sharing. Connect with Jason on Liendin And we would like to hear your experiences and observations on the transfer of learning. What works in your organization? Please share your thoughts.
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