Learning and Development Strategy

Learning and Development strategy focuses on achievement of busines goals through promtion of human capital. L&D strategy shall be business led, and shall be designed in a way that Human Capital adds to the attainment of Business Objectives through personal learning and development with organisational support.

The philosophy behind L& D is the creation of an environment where learning  thrives and employees focus on personal development that adds to the organisational performance. This concept of a learning culture is associated with that of the learning organization.

Learning and Development Philosophy

L& D Philosophy is an expression of how organisations values the function of Learning and Development in their workplace, the beleifs of the business could be expressed in terms of

• L& D activities play a major role in the achivement of business objectives, as they make employees more equipped with skills needed to perform the jobs efficiently and effectively. and investment in them benefi ts all the stakeholders of the organization.

• Business and Human Resource Strategies shall dictate the draft of Learning and development strategies.

• Ultimate objective of the L&D strategies shall be to enahcne both individual and organisational performance, activities shall be designed in light of  kep performance requirement of the business.

• Equal opportunities to learn shall be provided they would not only help in enahcing skills of employees but will also increase the motivation and commitment of Everyone in the organization.

• Individuals shall be encouraged to develop plans for their development that would result in self-directed learning.

• It is due on the Managers to support their subordinates to learn and develop by providing support and access to necessary resources.

Elements of the Learning and Development Strategy

The learning and development strategy should incorporate the following elements

• The learning and development philosophy of the organization.

• The aims nad priorities of the learning and development strategy.

• The aims will be achieved through the creation of a learning culture, formal learning and development programmes, coaching, personal development planning, and self-directed learning.

• The responsibilities for learning and development as shared between top management, line management, individual employees, and members of the HR.

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