Episode 2: Fluffy and Expensive

Starting Up L&D Episode 2: “Fluffy and Expensive”

In episode 2 of 'Starting Up L&D', we challenge the misconception of L&D being ‘fluffy and expensive’, starting with a dive into the historical evolution of Learning and Development. When you know what decade your stakeholders’ expectations are based in, you’ve got the power to work with them, show how valuable what we do really is, and get them excited to work with you.

00:00 Introduction to Starting Up L&D Episode 2

00:33 Understanding the Perception of L&D

01:37 Exploring the History of L&D

02:45 The Evolution of Workplace Training

04:23 The Shift Towards Investment in Training

04:47 The Emergence of Human Capital Theory

06:09 The Rise of External Training Vendors

06:55 The Impact of Technology on L&D

08:04 Understanding Organization Development

16:17 The Role of L&D in Strategic Business

18:23 Addressing the Perception of L&D as Fluffy and Expensive

19:22 The Academies Framework for L&D

26:36 Managing Expectations and Shaping Perceptions of L&D

31:09 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode

Resources:

Early History of the Fields of Practice of Training and Development and Organization Development – Torraco, 2016 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1015&context=cehsedadfacpub

Bersin “A new paradigm for corporate training: learning in the flow of work” https://joshbersin.com/2018/06/a-new-paradigm-for-corporate-training-learning-in-the-flow-of-work/

McKinsey ACADMIES Framework: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-essential-components-of-a-successful-l-and-d-strategy

Deakin Co and Deloitte L&D investment research: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/news-and-media-releases/articles/deakinco.-and-deloitte-report-on-significant-returns-on-l-and-d-investment