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Part V Contents

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Strategic learning and development

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The process of learning and development

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The practice of learning and development

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Leadership and management development

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References

Harrison, R (2009) Learning and Development, 5th edn, London, CIPD

Walton, J (1999) Strategic Human Resource Development, Harlow, FT Prentice Hall

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Strategic learning  

and development

Key ConCePts and terms

Development

Individual learning

Learning

Learning culture

Learning and development (L&D)

Organizational learning

Strategic L&D

Training

LearnIng outComes

On completing this chapter you should be able to define these key concepts. You should 

also know about:

 

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The meaning of learning and development (L&D)

 

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The meaning and aims of strategic L&D

 

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The basic philosophies that underpin L&D strategy and practice

 

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How to create a learning culture

 

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The nature of strategies for promoting individual learning

Introduction

Organizations need people with high and appropriate 

levels of knowledge, skills and abilities. Steps taken 

to meet this need are business-led in the sense that 

they are based on an understanding of the strategic 

imperatives of the business and support the achieve-

ment  of  its  goals.  But  organizations  also  need  to 

take  account  of  the  personal  needs  of  those  they 

employ for development and growth. This is good 

in itself but it means that the organization will be  

a  more  fulfilling  and  therefore  attractive  place  in 

which to work.

This chapter starts with a definition of the process 

of  learning  and  development  and  its  elements, 

which leads to a definition of strategic learning and 

development  (L&D)  and  its  aims.  Consider ation  

is  then  given  to  the  philosophy  of  L&D  before  

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