Learning Uncut Elevate 44: Stretching Your L&D Budget Further
Apr 28, 2025
Michelle Parry-Slater, a learning and development expert and author of The Learning and Development Handbook, shares insight into maximizing L&D budgets amidst constraints. She emphasizes aligning spending with business needs and highlights innovative strategies like leveraging inter-departmental resources and internal podcasts. The discussion covers effective content curation, the impact of MOOCs, and the rising role of podcasts in fostering employee engagement. Practical tips and collaborative approaches make this conversation a treasure trove for L&D professionals.
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Network and Share Resources Freely
- Build strong networks and communities to share resources and knowledge freely.
- Use existing social groups and platforms like WhatsApp to foster collaboration and support.
Use Curated Newsletters for Engagement
- Use curated newsletters tied to current business priorities to drive engagement.
- Shift focus away from formal courses to relevant, bite-sized learning aligned with real work.
Target Learning, Avoid Sheep Dipping
- Avoid one-size-fits-all training; target learning for those who need it most.
- Invest wisely in coaching over mass e-learning to protect culture and increase value.
