In today’s world of speeding ideas, concepts, jargons, ever-changing technology landscape and a much slower execution, it is easy to feel intimidated or left out. If we as L&D professionals still have a linear way of addressing knowledge and skill problems, I see us getting obsolete even faster.

How do we focus on what your people and organization need in terms of skill gaps both short and long term and create something simple and sustainable?

Based on the white paper published in the Fall of 2017, Lynn’s discussion will outline the solution around the importance of disproportionate investments in key players in what they call ‘leverage roles’ to give organizations the competitive advantage that is required for not only growth, but overall sustainability.

Solving problem does not have to be tough or need to have all the latest expensive technologies in the mix. How do we stop thinking about the solution and first see if we are after the right problem?

Having worked on some real creative innovative technologies and outputs, I came across a problem that was so basic and serious that made me go back to basics to come up with a multi-faceted solution.

Moving away from traditional learning development framework and moving into more sustainable ecosystem of knowledge is the way to go. Of course, your situation will be different, but you should be able to pick up a thing or two and apply into your world. It should solve many problems over time, if done right.