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Elucidat’s 2024 State of Digital Learning Report found that 63% of problems faced by L&D teams were related to content, with lack of engagement, content overload, and irrelevant content raised as some of the most pervasive issues faced by L&D teams. However, this issue extends beyond content. This is an issue of strategy. Teams unaccustomed to creating learning that serves a strategic purpose may find themselves spinning their wheels, caught in the trap of thinking ‘more learning content = more problems solved.’ While this approach is not entirely without its merits, solutions produced with this mindset do not always address the challenge of connecting L&D to tangible business outcomes. Developing a strategic approach to learning is vital to generate – and demonstrate – L&D impact for your organisation. And if learning is connected to business outcomes, it’s likely it will feel more relevant to your learners, too. Making the shift to thinking strategically about learning can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve prepared some resources to help you get started on that journey. Explore the key indicators that your learning problems require a strategic approach in our blog: https://hubs.li/Q02Hsg_W0 Or catch up on our latest webinar on the 3E Strategy Equation and explore how to connect learning to business outcomes with specific examples around sustainability: https://hubs.li/Q02HskrY0 #LnD #unforgettablelearning #LT24 #strategy #learning

Our recent 3E Strategy webinar shared a powerful framework for linking training design to your organisation's green goals. And the recording is available on-demand! In just 45 minutes, you'll learn: ✅ Steps to align learning with sustainability priorities ✅ How to use learning to drive change management at scale ✅ What this strategy looks like in action with a client case study Watch the webinar recording here:https://hubs.li/Q02DmHzN0 #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #innovation #LnD #unforgettablelearning #ESG #strategy

Transform your LMS from a headache to a strategic asset! Our bite-sized session from Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference is now available on-demand. In this quick 10-minute recording, you'll learn: ✅ Actionable tips to increase training efficiency ✅ Methods to showcase L&D impact to leadership ✅ Insights on streamlining compliance management Join Fran Campbell Client Director at Sponge, as she explores Tesco's journey with the Spark LMS: https://hubs.li/Q02C_9tm0 #LnD #unforgettablelearning #compliance #digitallearning

We're proud to share our 2023 ESG Impact Report 🌍 Discover how we're aligning our business practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on quality education, reduced inequalities, economic growth, and health & wellbeing. 🌱 Learn more about ESG at Sponge and read the full report here: https://hubs.li/Q02FcVdy0 #ESG #sustainability #environment #digitallearning #unforgettablelearning #LnD

Episode 15 of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast is now live, featuring Peter Manniche Riber, Head of Digital Learning at Novo Nordisk. In this insightful conversation, Peter challenges the industry's reliance on gut feelings and anecdotal evidence, advocating for a more scientific and evidence-based approach to learning design and evaluation.   Drawing from diverse fields like sports analytics and architecture, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the quest for impact in L&D.  Tune in to the episode here: Evidence-based L&D – with Peter Manniche Riber: https://lnkd.in/e3jm_3zc In this thought-provoking episode, Peter Manniche Riber, Head of Digital Learning at Novo Nordisk, joins Josh and Kate to delve into the intricate challenges of measuring impact in learning and development. With a passion for questioning conventional practices and a commitment to data-driven decision-making, Peter shares his insights on the importance of grounding learning initiatives in business problems and leveraging scientific methods to evaluate their effectiveness. Drawing from his experiences at Novo Nordisk, Pete discusses the disconnect between well-intentioned learning programs and the ability to quantify their impact on organisational outcomes. He advocates for a shift towards a hypothesis-driven approach, where learning interventions are designed with measurable objectives and rigorous data collection processes in place. The conversation explores the inherent complexities of isolating the effects of learning, the tension between the love for the learning process and the need for quantifiable results, and the role of patience and time in capturing meaningful impact data. Peter's perspective challenges the industry's reliance on gut feelings and anecdotal evidence, calling for a more scientific and evidence-based approach to learning design and evaluation. Interspersed with references to diverse fields such as sports analytics and architecture, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the quest for impact in learning and development. It encourages professionals to embrace data, experiment with hypotheses, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and iteration to drive real and measurable change within their organisations. #unforgettablelearningpod #unforgettablelearning #LnD #podcast #digitallearning #skills  #tech #learningtech

Missed our webinar on the 3E Strategy Equation for sustainability learning impact? No problem! 🌳 The recording is now available to watch on-demand. In just 45 minutes, you'll discover a simple framework for meaningfully connecting learning initiatives to your organisation's green priorities. Our experts cover: ✅ Aligning learning to sustainability goals ✅ Validating messaging and advocacy ✅ Scaling change management through learning With real client examples, you'll see the 3E Strategy in action and how it can create a strategic breakthrough for your sustainability education efforts. Ready to reimagine the role of learning in your environmental initiatives? Watch the webinar recording here: https://hubs.li/Q02DmDxb0 #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #innovation #LnD #unforgettablelearning #ESG #strategy

Coming up on The Unforgettable Learning Podcast: We're joined by Peter Manniche Riber, Head of Digital Learning at Novo Nordisk, for a thought-provoking discussion on the quest for impact and evidence-based learning. In this episode, Peter, Josh Cardoz, and Kate Pasterfield dive into:  📊 Embracing a data-driven approach to measure L&D's impact.    🔬 Using scientific methods to evaluate learning effectiveness.  💡 Keeping learning grounded with hypothesis-driven design. Brace yourself for a refreshing perspective that encourages professionals to embrace data, experiment with hypotheses, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and iteration. Subscribe to the podcast to receive each episode directly in your inbox: https://lnkd.in/eFg7rpCS #unforgettablelearningpod #unforgettablelearning #LnD #podcast #digitallearning #skills  #tech #learningtech 

Is your LMS a help or a hindrance? In just 10 minutes, our Client Director Fran Campbell shares how Tesco used Spark to drive efficiency and strategic impact. Watch the recording and unlock the potential of your learning technology with actionable tips on boosting completion rates, cutting admin time, and simplifying compliance tracking. Watch now for practical tips to enhance your L&D strategy: https://hubs.li/Q02C-Nrc0 #LnD #unforgettablelearning #compliance #digitallearning

What a fantastic session exploring the 3E Strategy Equation 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who joined the webinar yesterday. For those that missed it - we'll be sharing a recording soon, so stay tuned. If you want to keep exploring strategy for learning and sustainability while you wait, check out some of these thought starters: Creating a compelling question that drives business impact - https://hubs.li/Q02CBmjW0 How to avoid ‘Corporate Cringe’ with your sustainability training programmes - https://hubs.li/Q02CBc-X0 3 signs the problems with your learning are about strategy, not execution - https://hubs.li/Q02CBlWJ0 Kraft Heinz - grassroots learning to achieve global sustainability goals - https://hubs.li/Q02CB9T60 #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #innovation #LnD #unforgettablelearning #ESG #strategy

Our 3E Strategy webinar unveiling a game-changing framework for sustainability learning impact kicks off in just 1 hour. Join our Chief Creative and Learning Officer, Josh Cardoz, and Practice Head, Tom Griffiths to explore: ✅ Aligning learning to sustainability goals ✅ Validating messaging and advocacy ✅ Using learning to drive change at scale Complete with real client examples, this session is ideal for sustainability champions and L&D leaders ready for a strategic breakthrough. Secure your virtual seat for this insightful 45-minute webinar now! Register for the webinar here: https://hubs.li/Q02CB9WZ0 20 June | 15:00-15:45 #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #innovation #LnD #unforgettablelearning #ESG #strategy