Like so many professions, Learning & Development is evolving and transforming fast. Starting out in the profession had a standard path just a short while ago but expectations and technological advances have been catalysts for great change. In this episode, presented by 360Learning, John and David explore what it takes now to start out - and grow a career - in L&D.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• In the past, L&D professionals were created mainly in the classroom.
• Technology has changed the way people learn, so, how people enter the L&D sector and the type of person that works in the industry has changed too.
• Become a good content curator. It will enable you to, very quickly, create truly effective and tailored learning resources.
• Learn to repurpose content. It is a great way to create easily digestible learning resources, e.g., taking a 20-minute video and dividing it into 10 1 to 3-minute blocks.
• Data analysis is essential. Without it, you can't see what works and prove L&D's value to the business.
• New technology creates new opportunities to engage with people and help them to build new skills. Stay up to date.
• Look at what others are doing, be open-minded and ready to emulate them.
• L&D has a strong role to play in helping people to see where they can take their careers next.

BEST MOMENTS

'Bizarrely I think that everything and hardly anything has changed.'

'Understand what people need, what the organization needs, rather than what it wants.'

'Get a mentor.'

John Hinchcliffe Bio

John Hinchcliffe is a Digital Learning Experience Manager at Emirates National Bank of Dubai and an internationally recognized award-winning digital learning expert.

You can follow and contact John via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourskillshub

Skills Report: https://360learning.com/guide/2023-global-state-upskilling-and-reskilling-report/introduction/

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/

ABOUT THE HOST

David James 

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. 

As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. 

CONTACT METHOD 

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ 
• L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/
• Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/
• L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/