Turning Learning into Action
A Proven Methodology for Effective Transfer of Learning
by Emma Weber
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Pub Date Mar 28 2014 | Archive Date Jul 21 2014
Description
Using conventional approaches to training, an average of just 10-20% of learning makes it back into the workplace and contributes to better business outcomes. With the increased emphasis on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the pressure is on trainers to make learning truly valuable. Successful learning is not just about good content and well-executed programs but about finding ways to facilitate genuine behavioral change and accountability in the workplace.
Using her own TLA methodology, L&D expert Emma Weber takes learning a step further. TLA focuses on consistent, systematic follow-up after the training event to facilitate significant behavioral change. The three-step process breaks down who should be conducting the follow up and when, what questions should be asked and what to do when trainees get off track.
Turning Learning into Action enables trainers and L&D professionals to communicate what is required to get results from training and where the responsibility lies, understand the common pitfalls in the learning transfer process and how to overcome them, know exactly what they have to do in order to transform learning effectiveness through a cost-effective, practical solution and assess future training to establish which training requires learning transfer and which does not.
With practical tools, steps and advice, this book looks at why the transfer of learning has been missing for so long, evaluates current solutions, exposes their weaknesses and offers a new solution in their place.
Using her own TLA methodology, L&D expert Emma Weber takes learning a step further. TLA focuses on consistent, systematic follow-up after the training event to facilitate significant behavioral change. The three-step process breaks down who should be conducting the follow up and when, what questions should be asked and what to do when trainees get off track.
Turning Learning into Action enables trainers and L&D professionals to communicate what is required to get results from training and where the responsibility lies, understand the common pitfalls in the learning transfer process and how to overcome them, know exactly what they have to do in order to transform learning effectiveness through a cost-effective, practical solution and assess future training to establish which training requires learning transfer and which does not.
With practical tools, steps and advice, this book looks at why the transfer of learning has been missing for so long, evaluates current solutions, exposes their weaknesses and offers a new solution in their place.
Advance Praise
"A significant contribution to the transfer of learning
to the job, with a practical approach of how real business results can
be delivered." --Jack and Patti Phillips, founders of the ROI Institute
“Effectively describes what needs to happen in the post-instructional period to ensure business results. This thoughtful and readable book is highly recommended.” --Andrew Jefferson and Roy Pollock, co-authors of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning
“The Turning Learning into Action methodology has made a concrete difference to our training results over the last eight years. A must to read and implement!” --Training Manager, BMW Group Japan, James Harper
“Emma’s dedication to learning outcomes has made a real contribution to the success of our entrepreneurs since 2009.”--Tracey Webster, CEO, Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Johannesburg, South Africa
“LIW has used the Turning Learning into Action methodology with global clients for the last four years. It has become a crucial part of our approach to delivering measurable business impact for our clients – I highly recommend it!" --Pia Lee, CEO, LIW
"Turning Learning into Action is a well-argued description of how training and learning in organisations is falling short; what can be done about it and how these different actions can benefit not only trainers and their participants but other stakeholders whose involvement is crucial for success. ...If you’ve ever been frustrated that the hard work put into creating the ‘perfect’ training programmes has been undermined by low levels of commitment to doing things differently and doing different things once the formal training input is over, then you will not be alone in the field of L&D. In Turning Learning into Action, Emma Weber has provided some straightforward and instantly applicable routes away from that frustration being repeated in the future." --Robin Hoyle, Training Zone
"Insightful guide to making the most of your investment in learning. Emma has a knack for getting to the essence of what is needed, and generously shares her depth of experience in improving learning transfer with some of the worlds leading companies. Easy to follow yet deceptively powerful, this book uncovers what really goes on, and provides clear steps to improving results for individuals and organisations." --Amazon
"The book is very easy to follow and I would recommend it as a ‘must read’ for everyone involved in the learning profession." --Amazon
"Weber challenges current thinking with this book, asking people to look at learning within their Organisation from a new perspective. It has an extensive 'how to' section with some easy take aways to implement straight away. It will make you look at your learning initiatives differently." --Amazon
"[I]t really delivers. From her insight into the issues faced in companies worldwide to deliver effective learning transfer, through to her easy steps guide on how you can make it happen in your organisation, Emma has conveyed her passion and commitment to improving learning transfer in every page. A must-read for anyone wanting to get more from their training budget." --Amazon
"This book has lots of great information - I highly recommend this read for anyone in training or coaching!" --Amazon
"Reading it from a trainer’s perspective, I found it really made me stop and think about the learning transfer methods I use in my training. The current ‘solutions’ and their issues outlined at the beginning was a great hook to make me read on and discover the TLA way. ...The book was a wonderful demonstration of using real world analogies to bring the points to life and make them stick. ...Whatever involvement you have in training, be it a Manager, in HR or trainer, this book will make you think and ask “Does the training really make a difference back at work?” --Amazon
"I loved this book because of the intellectually-strong approach to the subject. It is compelling. It’s also refreshing. There really isn’t a lot out there on the subject of learning transfer. And after reading this book, I have no idea why not." --Amazon
“Effectively describes what needs to happen in the post-instructional period to ensure business results. This thoughtful and readable book is highly recommended.” --Andrew Jefferson and Roy Pollock, co-authors of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning
“The Turning Learning into Action methodology has made a concrete difference to our training results over the last eight years. A must to read and implement!” --Training Manager, BMW Group Japan, James Harper
“Emma’s dedication to learning outcomes has made a real contribution to the success of our entrepreneurs since 2009.”--Tracey Webster, CEO, Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Johannesburg, South Africa
“LIW has used the Turning Learning into Action methodology with global clients for the last four years. It has become a crucial part of our approach to delivering measurable business impact for our clients – I highly recommend it!" --Pia Lee, CEO, LIW
"Turning Learning into Action is a well-argued description of how training and learning in organisations is falling short; what can be done about it and how these different actions can benefit not only trainers and their participants but other stakeholders whose involvement is crucial for success. ...If you’ve ever been frustrated that the hard work put into creating the ‘perfect’ training programmes has been undermined by low levels of commitment to doing things differently and doing different things once the formal training input is over, then you will not be alone in the field of L&D. In Turning Learning into Action, Emma Weber has provided some straightforward and instantly applicable routes away from that frustration being repeated in the future." --Robin Hoyle, Training Zone
"Insightful guide to making the most of your investment in learning. Emma has a knack for getting to the essence of what is needed, and generously shares her depth of experience in improving learning transfer with some of the worlds leading companies. Easy to follow yet deceptively powerful, this book uncovers what really goes on, and provides clear steps to improving results for individuals and organisations." --Amazon
"The book is very easy to follow and I would recommend it as a ‘must read’ for everyone involved in the learning profession." --Amazon
"Weber challenges current thinking with this book, asking people to look at learning within their Organisation from a new perspective. It has an extensive 'how to' section with some easy take aways to implement straight away. It will make you look at your learning initiatives differently." --Amazon
"[I]t really delivers. From her insight into the issues faced in companies worldwide to deliver effective learning transfer, through to her easy steps guide on how you can make it happen in your organisation, Emma has conveyed her passion and commitment to improving learning transfer in every page. A must-read for anyone wanting to get more from their training budget." --Amazon
"This book has lots of great information - I highly recommend this read for anyone in training or coaching!" --Amazon
"Reading it from a trainer’s perspective, I found it really made me stop and think about the learning transfer methods I use in my training. The current ‘solutions’ and their issues outlined at the beginning was a great hook to make me read on and discover the TLA way. ...The book was a wonderful demonstration of using real world analogies to bring the points to life and make them stick. ...Whatever involvement you have in training, be it a Manager, in HR or trainer, this book will make you think and ask “Does the training really make a difference back at work?” --Amazon
"I loved this book because of the intellectually-strong approach to the subject. It is compelling. It’s also refreshing. There really isn’t a lot out there on the subject of learning transfer. And after reading this book, I have no idea why not." --Amazon
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780749472221 |
| PRICE | $39.95 (USD) |
