Turning Learning into Action: A Proven Methodology for Effective Transfer of Learning

Emma Weber

Mar 2014 · Kogan Page Publishers

About this eBook

Learning transfer is the missing link in training. Using conventional approaches to training, an average of just 10-20% of learning makes it back into the workplace and contributes to better business outcomes. With the current increased emphasis on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, such a dismal record is no longer acceptable. To improve these statistics and to make training truly valuable we must recognise that successful learning is not just about good content and well executed programmes but also about finding ways to facilitate genuine behavioural change and accountability back in the workplace.

Turning Learning into Action provides the necessary tools to enable trainers, buyers of training and L&D professionals to do just this. It presents the new, proven TLA methodology, which acknowledges the important role of ADDIE in the instructional design process but takes learning a step further. TLA focuses on the fact that to generate significant behavioural change, consistent, systematic follow-up after the training event is critical.

About the author

Emma Weber is the founder of Lever Learning and developer of the Turning Learning into Action methodology. Lever Learning delivers programmes throughout 16 countries and in 11 languages. Users of the TLA methodology include companies such as BMW, Apple, Electrolux, Landrover Jaguar, Colgate, Suncorp, Cisco and Nokia. A recognized authority on the transfer of learning, Emma has been a guest speaker on learning effectiveness at conferences in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.