Context in Learning and Development

Context in Learning and Development Learning outcomes: 1 Understand the nature of organising and managing in a variety of contexts. 2 Be able to analyse the key factors influencing achievement of strategic objectives in varying organisational contexts and their impact on L&D policies and practice. 3 Understand how to develop L&D policies and activities to respond to and exploit the limitations and opportunities arising from varying contextual factors. Assessment brief/activity You have been asked to provide a slide (or equivalent) presentation* lasting around 20 minutes on ‘The context of L&D’. The presentation could be for new starters in your team or to other key stakeholders in your organisation. You should assume they will have less understanding of organisations and L&D than those with a longer experience of employment in an L&D role. Activity 1 ? In preparation, you should develop slides (or equivalent) with related notes pages that cover the following: ? Similarities and differences between organisation types ? An evaluation of the implications of these different organisation types for L&D policy and practice ? At least three internal and three external factors that can impact on the achievement of organisational objectives ? Your findings from using at least two analytical tools ? An explanation of at least five ways the L&D function can assist organisations in achieving their objectives ? The steps involved in developing L&D policy and practice *Please note: there is no requirement to deliver a presentation Only, activity one you need to do it. This is a diploma course. I need to pass this course badly.