Learning and Talent Development Strategy
Learning and talent development strategy
Revised September 2009
This factsheet gives introductory guidance. It: * outlines an approach to identifying the learning culture and strategy that will support organisational success * discusses the questions that need to be asked to ensure that policies and learning activities appropriate to that culture are applied consistently and effectively * includes the CIPD viewpoint.
Recent CIPD research has emphasised the importance of strategic human resource management strategy being closely aligned to the overall business strategy. See our factsheet on strategic HRM for more information on that topic. * Go to our strategic human resource management factsheet
Within the HRM strategy, that for learning and talent development (LTD) needs to articulate the capabilities required by the organisation to sustain competitive advantage and ensure organisational survival. The LTD strategy also covers the means of developing these capabilities to underpin organisational effectiveness.
The question for the HRD professional is to understand the overall strategic goals and to translate into day to day actions and processes. In this way learning will be seen to be supporting strategic aims and the LTD function will be aligned and a valued business partner.
Overall learning and talent development strategy
Each organisation needs to understand their particular situation and develop a LTD strategy that aligns with business imperatives. The starting point for this is to understand the industry, look at the business’ aims and background and the rationale that drives organisational strategy. The factors governing this are many, but some examples might be: * the business’ unique offer and what gives it competitive advantage * the changes predicted in the environment – the rate of growth or decline, the competition and the degree of technological change * the need to change and adapt to economic
Revised September 2009
This factsheet gives introductory guidance. It: * outlines an approach to identifying the learning culture and strategy that will support organisational success * discusses the questions that need to be asked to ensure that policies and learning activities appropriate to that culture are applied consistently and effectively * includes the CIPD viewpoint.
Recent CIPD research has emphasised the importance of strategic human resource management strategy being closely aligned to the overall business strategy. See our factsheet on strategic HRM for more information on that topic. * Go to our strategic human resource management factsheet
Within the HRM strategy, that for learning and talent development (LTD) needs to articulate the capabilities required by the organisation to sustain competitive advantage and ensure organisational survival. The LTD strategy also covers the means of developing these capabilities to underpin organisational effectiveness.
The question for the HRD professional is to understand the overall strategic goals and to translate into day to day actions and processes. In this way learning will be seen to be supporting strategic aims and the LTD function will be aligned and a valued business partner.
Overall learning and talent development strategy
Each organisation needs to understand their particular situation and develop a LTD strategy that aligns with business imperatives. The starting point for this is to understand the industry, look at the business’ aims and background and the rationale that drives organisational strategy. The factors governing this are many, but some examples might be: * the business’ unique offer and what gives it competitive advantage * the changes predicted in the environment – the rate of growth or decline, the competition and the degree of technological change * the need to change and adapt to economic