Strategic Learning and Development Practice: Design, Implement and Evaluate L&d in the Workplace

Designed to support aspects of the CIPD’s advanced diplomas the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development and equip students with the skills needed to embark on a career in L&D.

Offering essential coverage of the underpinning theory of learning and development, this book explores key learning models, learning styles and an examination of how people learn. Building on these theoretical foundations, Strategic Learning and Development Practice goes on to explore how this theory applies in practice., including identifying learning needs, learning analytics, knowledge management, technology-supported learning and how to build and evaluate an L&D strategy.

This book is full of real-world examples and pedagogical features to support student learning. These include reflective practice questions to consolidate learning and promote critical thought as well as explore further boxes to facilitate wider reading and encourage students to explore areas of interest in more depth. Key definitions in this book give a clear outline of the essential terms and key learning points at the end of every chapter support student revision of the most important themes. Online resources include a lecturer manual and PowerPoint slides for each chapter.

Graham Perkins is the Director of Taught Programmes and a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School, UK. He contributes to the national assessment of Advanced CIPD qualifications and is the co-author of Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment, also published by Kogan Page.

Sian Robinson is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School, UK, teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Previously, she was a lecturer in HRM at UWE Bristol, UK.