Learning Technologies in the Workplace How to Successfully Implement Learning Technologies in Organizations
“Learning Technologies in the Workplace: How to Successfully Implement Learning Technologies in Organizations” by Donald H. Taylor, published by Kogan Page in 2017, offers a comprehensive exploration of the integration of technology in workplace learning. This 264-page book addresses the challenges faced by learning and development professionals in adapting to the rapid advancements in technology that have transformed access to information. Taylor draws on 16 years of learning technology implementations, providing insights into effective strategies for deploying these tools within organizations.
Readers will find practical guidance on the four key factors that contribute to successful learning technology initiatives: a clear aim, a people focus, a wide perspective, and a pragmatic approach. The book includes examples from various industries, such as the Hershey Company and BP, illustrating how these principles can be applied in real-world scenarios. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and support, “Learning Technologies in the Workplace” serves as a valuable resource for those involved in training, organizational development, and management within the context of modern education and technology.
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Knowledge was once power – difficult to find, slow to transmit and coveted. Now we can access almost the sum total of human information with a swipe of our thumbs. The impact on the knowledge economy has been vast, leaving learning and development (L&D) professionals wondering how to keep pace. Many organizations naturally turn to technology to ensure workplace learning at scale and at speed, but stumble when it comes to successfully deploying and using it. Learning Technologies in the Workplace examines 16 years of learning technology implementations to find the secrets behind the most successful.
Examples in the book from the Hershey Company and BP, airlines, tech companies and manufacturers point to four common factors. Successful learning technology teams all have APPA: a clear aim, a people focus, a wide perspective and a pragmatic, can-do attitude. Learning Technologies in the Workplace gives readers practical pointers for each of these four points, helping them implement and use learning technologies well, with particular emphasis on the essential skill of identifying stakeholders and winning their support.
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