Unpacking the Learning Health Index (LHI) dimensions - Part 2

In this series, we will be looking at the Learning Health Index in more detail. Covering the key elements of the Study that was conducted in India by EdCast in early 2020.

Part 1: Unpacking the 8 Learning Dimensions covered in the Learning Health Framework
Part 2: The 5 stages of Learning Health built into each of these dimensions
Part 3: Introducing ‘The Transformer CLO capabilities’
Part 4: 10 Steps to improve your Organizational Learning Health

Using the EdCast’s Learning Health Framework is a comprehensive model comprising 8 distinct dimensions of learning that contribute to an organization’s learning health. There are 5 Stages of Learning Health built into each of these dimensions.

Part 2:The 5 stages of Learning Health built into each of these dimensions

Given the challenges and lessons 2020 presented and gifted.

Why not “kick-off” 2021 reviewing where you are in terms of your organisations Learning Health, but more importantly looking at where you want to be.

I have put together a “quick” self-reflection tool, you can use to help with your L&D goals for 2021.

It’s based on the 5 stages of Learning Health. Taken from the EdCast Learning Health Index study.

Here is a quick exercise to help you:

Tick your boxes that apply and give yourself a timeline with some action items to achieve your aspiration.
Use this as a high-level action plan for your learning strategy in 2021.

Stage

Where we are now: Q1 2021

Where we want to be: Quarter 4 2021

Action items to achieve Q4 aspirations. Refer to part 1 of the series for the definitions

Ailing:
Overall learning health is poor. The leadership is neither involved in L&D nor a sponsor of the learning agenda. Policies and processes are often absent or created on an ad-hoc basis to govern and manage learning. The learning environment is not supportive of the learner’s needs.

Put a Learning Strategy and business Plan in place

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Ensure your L&D Portfolio is business aligned and agile

Review your Learner Experience, are you giving learners the best experience possible?

Do a Learning Culture “dipstick”?

Review your learning Tools and Technologies for relevance

Build Future Fit L&D Competence

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Coping:
Overall learning health is in the recovery stage, attempting to overcome its learning disabilities. Leadership involvement is sporadic and limited, policies and processes are loosely defined with limited use of technology tools to primarily support compliance and mandatory learning where learners are reactive users.

Put a Learning Strategy and business Plan in place

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Ensure your L&D Portfolio is business aligned and agile

Review your Learner Experience, are you giving learners the best experience possible?

Do a Learning Culture “dipstick”?

Review your learning Tools and Technologies for relevance

Build Future Fit L&D Competence

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Developing:
Overall learning health is stable and showing signs of improvement. Learning is tied to business requirements with involvement of the leadership on a need-to-know basis. Policies and processes are defined and often applied consistently. Technology tools are deployed to meet varied learner requirements across a broad set of technical and behavioural competencies.

Put a Learning Strategy and business Plan in place

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Ensure your L&D Portfolio is business aligned and agile

Review your Learner Experience, are you giving learners the best experience possible?

Do a Learning Culture “dipstick”?

Review your learning Tools and Technologies for relevance

Build Future Fit L&D Competence

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Nourishing:
Overall learning health is resilient and continues to grow. Leaders actively participate in identifying the current and future skilling needs. Policies and processes encourage experimentation and are always applied consistently. A suite of technology tools is deployed to provide personalized learning by meeting varied learning styles, preferences and goals with a mix of traditional and modern modalities.

Put a Learning Strategy and business Plan in place

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Ensure your L&D Portfolio is business aligned and agile

Review your Learner Experience, are you giving learners the best experience possible?

Do a Learning Culture “dipstick”?

Review your learning Tools and Technologies for relevance

Build Future Fit L&D Competence

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Thriving:
Overall learning health is robust, and advancing vigorously. Learning strategy is integral to business success and leaders champion the learning agenda. L&D policies and processes encourage active experimentation and are seamlessly linked with all other HR systems and processes. A sophisticated suite of technology tools is deployed to make personalized and curated content accessible across all modes of learning on an ‘Anytime – Anywhere’ basis. Employees are empowered to steer their own learning journeys in line with their individual goals, learning styles and preferences. Learning as an experience is ubiquitous and deeply embedded in the flow of work. The need of the ‘Modern Learner’ is at the heart of the learning ecosystem.

Put a Learning Strategy and business Plan in place

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Ensure your L&D Portfolio is business aligned and agile

Review your Learner Experience, are you giving learners the best experience possible?

Do a Learning Culture “dipstick”?

Review your learning Tools and Technologies for relevance

Build Future Fit L&D Competence

Agree on your Impact and Measurement criteria

Put L&D Policies and Processes

Find out more about the Learning Health Index: https://www.edcast.com/corp/learning-health-index/
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