In the Learning and Development function we get what we repeat...


"Add up the sum of our days and that's who we are. We get what we repeat."

Seth Godin

"59% of Learning and Development organisations have trouble connecting learning to business outcomes."
Bersin by Deloitte 2017

"Only 25% of Learning and Development professionals feel clear on what their role is and should be within their organisation."
Knowledgepool (part of the Capita plc group) "How to solve a problem like L and D" report 2019

"Only 36% of learning leaders are confident in the area of learning strategy."
Emerald Works "Back to the Future" report 2020

"29% of learning leaders feel overwhelmed and under equipped."
Towards Maturity report 2019

"Only 11% of organisations report their learning culture as 'Excellent.'"
Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report 2019

"Only 52% of learning leaders report that their team understands the strategic goals of the organisation."
Emerald Works "Back to the Future" report 2020

"52% of learning leaders state the biggest barrier to developing a 'learning culture' is employees finding time and space when under pressure to maximise results, efficiency and productivity."
Knowledgepool (part of the Capita plc group) "Making the Human Difference" report 2019

"80% of business leaders believe more innovation is needed in Learning and Development."
 Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning, "The State of Development: Meeting the Transformation Imperative" report 2018

"Only 20% of Learning and Development leaders report that the expected return on investment in technology is clearly evident in learner performance."
Knowledgepool (part of the Capita plc group) "Striking the Balance for Better Learning Experiences" report 2019

"Only 27% of organisation involve Learning and Development in new projects from initiation."
Fosway "The Role of Learning and Development in the Digital Age" report 2019

"Only 39% of Learning and Development teams rate themselves as productive in measuring their value."
Fosway "The Role of Learning and Development in the Digital Age" report 2019

"Fewer than 1 in 5 Learning and Development functions are achieving goals linked to agility and culture."
Towards Maturity "The Transformation Journey" report 2019

"59% of Learning and Development leaders believe traditional expectations are difficult to challenge."
 Towards Maturity "The Transformation Journey" report 2019

"Only 33% of L&D leaders believe their organisation is a safe space to share ideas and work out loud."
 Towards Maturity "The Transformation Journey" report 2019

"Only 18% of Learning and Development effort goes into developing performance."
Fosway "Digital Learning Realities" report 2018

I could go on...

Never before has the world had so much time to sit quietly and rethink priorities.

So, what will be on your new L&D 'to-do' list (and why) to enable the great reset?


Paul helps Heads of Learning and Development who are ready to make new choices

https://www.jocelynconsultingltd.co.uk/
I work as a thinking partner and advisor with mid sized, value oriented companies going through significant change. I help you to build new capability and mindsets through shifting your approach to organisational development.

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