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Learning and Implementation Services
Best Practices for Successful Learning
Ninth House Best Practices for Successful Learning
Ninth House’s Best Practices for the implementation of learning programs that drive real behavior change within an organization.
| Alignment with Business Issues Increases Results |
Alignment of your learning initiative with your organization’s urgent business issues drives employee engagement and usage of the training and ensures that training has a meaningful impact on the business. |
| Pre-and Post-Program Measurement Increases Value |
Pre-implementation assessment of the organization’s business issues and employees’ training needs will direct the design of your learning initiative. Early consideration of desired outcomes and metrics of success is also critical if you are to effectively assess the impact of the initiative. |
| Senior Level Sponsorship Increases Priority |
| Internal program sponsorship at the senior leadership level heightens awareness of the role and significance the Ninth House solution plays within your organization. Research indicates that a lack of visible senior level sponsorship is the number one reason that leadership programs fail.* * Bersin 2007 High Impact Leadership Development report |
| Integration with Existing Systems Fosters Familiarity |
Fully integrating your Ninth House curriculum with your organization’s existing learning programs and technical infrastructure provides learners with the benefit of working within a familiar structure and sends the clear message that the new initiative is an organizational priority. |
| Organizational Adoption Plan Increases Program Usage and Decreases Adoption Barriers |
Long-term adoption of your initiative requires that you consider an organizational adoption plan, by asking questions such as:
A solid plan addresses resistance and increases internal adoption. |
| Building the Buzz Through a Launch Event Increases Adoption |
Generating excitement about having access to a Ninth House program largely determines learner interest and usage rates after the launch event. If the program is perceived as important to the company, it will be important to the staff. |
| Internal Marketing Creates Awareness and Increases Usage |
Plan to market the Ninth House solution internally before, during, and after the launch event to maintain interest and improve program participation rates. |
| Application of Learning “On the Job” is the Key to Long Term Impact |
Application of learning and behavior change are critical if your organization is to reap the full return on its investment in employee development and productivity. It is this translation of concepts into actual practice that defines change. This step should be planned at the beginning of the program. |
| Reinforcement of Learning Ensures Sustainability and Business Impact |
Reinforcement is the critical final step in successfully driving business impact. A blended, robust learning program, where concepts are reinforced and enhanced over time, supports long-term sustainability. Consistent reinforcement and feedback from direct managers ensures that employees understand the importance of learning in their organization and results in their taking personal responsibility and accountability for their own growth. |
To speak with a Ninth House Professional about a learning solution for your organization, please contact us or reach us by phone at 1(800) 824-1767.
