360Learning - The best poolside reads...

Summer is well and truly here, and with it comes a wealth of reading opportunities. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or unwinding at home, it’s time to unplug and let your brain feast on the best reads we have to offer.

Firstly, we’re digging deep into what the future of L&D looks like. From pivoting to a performance-driven L&D approach to leveraging new technology, we’ve got practical examples to share–and plenty of lessons we’ve learned from the Great Resignation.

Next, we’re delving into the keys to building a more inclusive learning environment, which is crucial as organizations look for better ways to celebrate their diversity.

Finally, as temperatures soar this week, we’ve got the best ice breakers for virtual meetings. If you’re struggling to engage people who’d rather be sitting by the pool reading this newsletter, check out these top tips.

So, here’s to putting on your out-of-office alert, grabbing a piña colada, and enjoying these latest reads. Don’t forget to join us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter!

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Understanding the Future of L&D Strategy: Practical Examples From Expert Lloyd Dean


What does the future of learning and development look like? Is it about pivoting to a performance-driven L&D approach? Is it about leveraging new technology to create evidence-based learning? Or is it about focusing on where the data and insights come from? Lloyd Dean, Consultant and former Head of Digital and Innovative Learning at EDF Energy has all the answers in this latest L&D podcast recap.

Back to the future

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How Can You Prove your Value as an L&D Leader?


The truth is, it can be challenging to align course completion rates or participation rates—the metrics of choice for L&D teams—with business goals and priorities. That’s why L&D leaders often stumble when asked: ‘how is this training impacting the bottom line?’ In this article, we dig into the data from our latest L&D salary benchmark and highlight how L&D leaders can transform their departments with a performance-driven approach and prove their team's value.

Totally worth it

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50 Ice Breakers for Virtual Meetings


As we head into summertime in earnest, it can be that much more challenging to run effective virtual meetings that don’t put your colleagues to sleep. When the birds are chirping and the sun is shining, rallying everyone on one more Zoom call is near impossible. Hopefully, this collection of virtual meeting ice breakers will help you liven up the mood and get your team’s creative juices flowing.

N-ice to meet you

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The Keys to Building a More Inclusive Learning Environment


No two people are alike, and modern learning and development professionals must be aware of this as they look for ways to recognize and celebrate diverse groups of learners. This is especially true when it comes to online learning, which is why we’re sharing our tips for how to create a truly inclusive learning environment for all.

Count me in

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Lessons Learned From the Great Resignation: 3 Ways L&D Teams Can Help Companies Hang on to Employees


The Great Resignation hit most employers without warning, forcing leadership to rethink their strategies and hiring managers to put in some overtime. Now that we have a little hindsight, what can we say we’ve learned? And, in particular, how has the value of solid learning and development programs become even more apparent? We explore all this and more in a guest contribution to Chief Learning Officer Magazine.

Hanging on for dear life

And that’s it from me this week!  💛,

Joei from 360Learning

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