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The power of live learning for employee growth

Empower your team with these impactful live learning strategies to overcome challenges, foster engagement and elevate workplace skills.

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Insights from Ellen Raim, Founder of People MatterWe focus more on solving than preventing People problems.

Learning and development isn’t just about acquiring new knowledge. Done correctly, L&D catalyzes employee growth, engagement and organizational success. We’re sharing our best practices for live learning to help busy People leaders drive meaningful impact.

Create an impactful live learning environment.

An environment conducive to learning is the cornerstone of an effective L&D program. Here are three things you can do:

  1. Optimize your virtual and physical spaces to encourage peer-to-peer engagement.
  2. Set transparent goals and expectations.
  3. Dedicate time for learning.

Laying the proper foundation is vital to fostering a thriving learning culture. Think of it as creating the perfect environment for your team’s skills to grow.

Engage learners for lasting impact.

With so many demands and distractions all around us, engagement is the linchpin to your program’s success.

Look for training that mixes things up during lessons, allowing participants to reflect on how the training connects to their roles.

Live learning should foster a community through engagement and social connections. Make learning an immersive experience rather than a mere task.

Master feedback dynamics.

Feedback is the lifeblood of impactful learning.

During a session, feedback can come in different forms — a thumbs up, a good question or a quick vote. Instructors who ask frequent questions and create opportunities for ongoing self-assessment are usually more impactful. 

As a People leader, you can extend the feedback loop beyond the classroom to measure your training initiative’s short- and long-term impact. Qualitative and quantitative feedback are both valuable. Just make sure your KPIs are aligned with your training objectives.

Navigate common learning challenges.

Sometimes, things go wrong, especially with technology. Here are some ways we navigate common learning roadblocks:

  • Test tech early: We thoroughly test technology to ensure everything functions before a session begins.
  • Digital discipline: We set clear expectations to minimize digital distractions during live learning sessions.
  • Psychological safety: We create a comfortable space where everyone can participate in open and supportive discussions.

Learn live. Adapt faster.

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