As a busy HR/L&D professional, how much of your time is actually spent doing your job? The part you probably enjoy most: partnering the business to develop talent and unlock business results. One of the biggest time vampires for busy HR professionals can be the administration, design, procurement and delivery of learning.
How much would your day change and how
much time would be freed up if you could outsource all that process?
Outsourcing the MANAGEMENT of learning, not just outsourcing the learning, is
the golden ticket to freeing you up to do what you’re paid to do. The freedom
to focus on what you’re good at.
Enter Managed Learning Services (MLS). This is
when an outside company manages some or all aspects of organisational learning.
It takes all the bureaucratic hassle off your desk – total bliss for an HR team
that is short staffed or stretched too thin. Delegating these tasks frees up
internal resources, enabling you to focus on core competencies and maintain
consistency in content and delivery across teams and departments.
But as well as giving you the space to focus on
your actual job, HR professionals can benefit in other ways from using an MLS.
• Knowledge. Leverage the specialised knowledge that MLS providers have in
designing, implementing, and managing training programs.
• Cost
efficiency. MLS
providers often have established relationships with training vendors and can
negotiate better rates for courses, materials, and technology, leading to
potential cost savings.
• Scalability. MLS providers can adapt to the changing needs of an
organisation. As the business grows or undergoes transformations, the MLS can
scale the learning programs accordingly, ensuring that training remains aligned
with organisational goals.
• Technology
Infrastructure.
Many
MLS providers offer advanced learning management systems (LMS) and other
technology solutions. HR professionals can benefit from these tools to
efficiently manage training content, track employee progress, and generate
reports on learning outcomes.
• Access
to a Broad Range of Content.
MLS providers often have access to a diverse range of
training content and resources. This can be beneficial for HR professionals
looking to provide employees with a variety of learning options to meet
different needs and preferences.
• Compliance
Management.
MLS
providers are often well-versed in regulatory requirements and compliance
standards related to training. HR professionals can rely on them to ensure that
training programs meet industry regulations and legal requirements.
• Quality
Assurance.
MLS
providers often have quality control measures in place to ensure the
effectiveness of training programs. This can include ongoing evaluation,
feedback mechanisms, and the ability to make adjustments to improve learning
outcomes.
• Continuous
Improvement.
MLS
providers may have processes in place for continuous improvement of learning
initiatives. They can analyse feedback, track performance metrics, and suggest
enhancements to keep training programs current and effective.
Choose the right provider
Choose your MLS provider carefully.
Make sure when you’re selecting a partner to manage your learning that it is
vendor neutral, that it won’t mean switching training providers - the last
thing you need is outsourcing one headache only to find it’s replaced with
more. You may not want to have to change your systems. The right solution
means you can outsource the management of what you already have. You already
know the training solutions you have work for your organisation, you know the
systems you have in place work for the needs of the teams whose training you
are in charge of. And a great MLS provider enables you to maintain control with
full visibility - it’s merely streamlining the process, being more strategic
and effective and removing the hassle, leaving you to take your time back and
actually be productive. And who doesn’t want that?
If you would like to know more about WDR and what we offer, please contact us
