Managing the Learning and Development Function

"Exploring the Learning and Development cycle in detail and enhancing existing knowledge, this course will give you the tools to successfully lead a team that really delivers on organisational requirements. Course Outline: The Learning &, Development Cycle in depth ,• Analysing needs and defining outcomes ,• Develop and Plan Solutions ,• Design and Deliver Solutions ,• Review Outcomes and Evaluate Success ,Managing the L&,D function ,• The role of the L&,D function within the wider organisational context and its contribution to business objectives ,• Marketing the L&,D function to raise internal profile and ensure attendance and 'buy in' to initiatives ,• Managing the different roles within the L&,D function ,Key Responsibilities ,• Analysing learning needs at all organisational levels ,• Working with key stakeholders to develop a training and learning plan ,• Managing a learning budget and analysing value for money options ,• Selecting appropriate formal and informal learning opportunities to meet business needs ,• Measuring the return on investment of learning initiatives ,• Managing contracting relationships internally and externally ,• Working with third party suppliers ,• Political, diversity and ethical issues in the learning environment"