Is the future of employee learning self-directed?

We live in an on-demand world, where the movies and TV shows we want to watch are just a click away. Learning simply has to follow suit. But the on-demand premise only works if you have engaging and effective self-directed learning content.

Today’s employees don’t have the time nor the inclination to search through endless learning categories to find the resources they need. Giving people choice is a good thing but too much choice will swamp them.

Self-directed resources should be launched with a clear communication strategy. L&D teams need to manage the expectations of employees and train them to use the resources in the right way. All learning content should be carefully curated and categorised, so it addresses the specific problems and challenges your employees will face.

Individuals will still need to gather in a safe environment to practise their skills. But the emphasis of expert-led learning should be on skills development, interactivity and networking, setting the stage for on-going social learning and collaborative support.