One key metric for the training or learning and development department is the wait time for delivering a training once a training need has been identified. When a training need is identified by the business, the belief is that the training will either plug a weakness or accelerate performance. In either case, business is looking at increased productivity (read “dollars”) post the training.
This is even more applicable for functional
training since functional training can have a very immediate impact. Even with
this awareness, waiting time remains the bug-bear of L&D and training
teams.
So, here are some ways in which technology can help
you reduce wait time to zero.
1)
Digitize the training content – This does involve
initial commitment to get the first version of content created but it pays
itself back many times over. With modern learning automation systems, you can
utilize online social learning for meaningful discussions. Even converting a training
course partially digital (say 70 to 80 %) will help you tremendously since it
is much easier to schedule shorter classroom training and the classrooms become
much more focussed and effective.
2)
Reusing videos of past training session – If
intelligently used, moderate quality video recordings of past training sessions
can provide a lot of value. But who wants to watch hours of videos? This is
where technology helps. In just minutes, you can snip the video into parts, add
interactions and discussion forums. The key decision here is to get the
training sessions video recorded, the rest is as easy as pie.
3)
Microlearning and assessment – Some of the
trainings, like process, application and product knowledge training, lend
themselves extremely well to this format. You can create 10-minute learning
modules with short assessments and stitch them together either in increasing levels
of difficulty or expertise. Automate a schedule for the learners to complete
each of the modules and see the drip training working wonder.
All the above might seem odious with
traditional LMSs, authoring tools and dependency on content creators, but with
Nittio Learn it will take you only minutes to accomplish these tasks.
Check out Nittio Learn at www.nittiolearn.com and schedule a demo or
send us an email to hello@nittio.com. We would
be happy to hear from you.
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