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Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace is the ideal textbook for anyone studying CIPD L&D qualifications and apprenticeships at Level 3 or Level 5, as well as for practitioners new to an L&D role.This book covers what is required of an L&D professional and how to meet and exceed these expectations, how to align L&D activity with organisational strategy and, crucially, how to identify learning needs and design effective L&D practice.This new edition of Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace has been fully updated, reflecting the new CIPD Profession Map, and now has dedicated chapters on the different approaches to learning delivery, including face-to-face training and facilitation, technology-based learning, coaching, mentoring and social and collaborative learning. There is also expert guidance on learner engagement including insights from neuroscience and psychology, as well as advice on evaluating the impact of L&D. With case studies, activities and examples throughout, this new edition is an indispensable guide for students and new practitioners alike. Online supporting resources include lecture slides, annotated web links and self-test questions.

Use insights from outside the business to rethink workplace learning in order to drive individual and team performance.Workplaces are not the only setting where employees learn. They are learning constantly in all areas of their lives. The problem is that learning and development (L&D) practitioners don't know how to apply the experiences from outside the traditional business setting to improve employee learning and drive business results. Adjacent Learning is a practical guide which solves this problem. Topics covered include acting, difference and emotion through to language, observation and storytelling and explains how these can be used to deliver more effective workplace learning. There is also expert guidance on the importance of employees understanding the 'why' and 'how' of learning, as well as why it's essential to consider experiences from other countries and industries to create diversity of thought which generates the best possible results. Reflection points and key takeaways are included in every chapter as well as interviews with leading figures in the L&D industry. This practical guide is also full of advice, tips and examples throughout to help L&D professionals design a robust learning strategy that will allow employees and the business to thrive.

Use insights from outside the business to rethink workplace learning in order to drive individual and team performance.Workplaces are not the only setting where employees learn. They are learning constantly in all areas of their lives. The problem is that learning and development (L&D) practitioners don't know how to apply the experiences from outside the traditional business setting to improve employee learning and drive business results. Adjacent Learning is a practical guide which solves this problem. Topics covered include acting, difference and emotion through to language, observation and storytelling and explains how these can be used to deliver more effective workplace learning. There is also expert guidance on the importance of employees understanding the 'why' and 'how' of learning, as well as why it's essential to consider experiences from other countries and industries to create diversity of thought which generates the best possible results. Reflection points and key takeaways are included in every chapter as well as interviews with leading figures in the L&D industry. This practical guide is also full of advice, tips and examples throughout to help L&D professionals design a robust learning strategy that will allow employees and the business to thrive.

The essential introduction to learning and development for CIPD students and early-career practitioners.How can new L&D professionals design and deliver impactful learning experiences in today's workplaces? Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace by Kathy Beevers and David Hayden gives Foundation and Intermediate CIPD students, as well as those in L&D roles, the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in both study and practice.Written in a clear, accessible style, the book explains the role of the L&D professional, the organizational context for learning and the skills needed to thrive. It covers how to identify learning needs, design tailored activities and deliver learning through multiple formats, including face-to-face, virtual, coaching, mentoring, informal, social and self-directed learning. Fully updated, this edition adds new content on professional behaviours, facilitation, monitoring and transfer and new learning technologies.Structured learning features include: - Real-world examples to link theory with workplace practice - Reflective activities to consolidate learning- Practitioner insights and 'next step' suggestions to encourage and assist application- Online lecture slides and self-test questions for structured support Whether preparing for a CIPD qualification or beginning a career in L&D, this textbook equips learners with the tools to create engaging, effective and measurable learning experiences.

The essential introduction to learning and development for CIPD students and early-career practitioners.How can new L&D professionals design and deliver impactful learning experiences in today's workplaces? Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace by Kathy Beevers and David Hayden gives Foundation and Intermediate CIPD students, as well as those in L&D roles, the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in both study and practice.Written in a clear, accessible style, the book explains the role of the L&D professional, the organizational context for learning and the skills needed to thrive. It covers how to identify learning needs, design tailored activities and deliver learning through multiple formats, including face-to-face, virtual, coaching, mentoring, informal, social and self-directed learning. Fully updated, this edition adds new content on professional behaviours, facilitation, monitoring and transfer and new learning technologies.Structured learning features include: - Real-world examples to link theory with workplace practice - Reflective activities to consolidate learning- Practitioner insights and 'next step' suggestions to encourage and assist application- Online lecture slides and self-test questions for structured support Whether preparing for a CIPD qualification or beginning a career in L&D, this textbook equips learners with the tools to create engaging, effective and measurable learning experiences.