We live in a digital age with the definition of digital being anything that uses technology. It is difficult to imagine that we ever survived business-wise with just the basics of a telephone, typewriter, filing cabinet and the postal system because pretty much everything can now be done electronically and on-line.
Age is no barrier
There are those; especially the older generation, that still don’t believe in a paperless office. Of course; some traditional methods will always win out and paper used in some format (post it notes are so handy!) but for a company to move forwards; a change management specialist will encourage staff to adapt to digital learning and here are the reasons why:
Learning that is personalised
Staff can access courses or learning modules that suits both their future needs and level of existing learning. So whether it’s to adapt to new system procedures or progress in their career; online learning can be tailor made for individual staff at a time and pace to suit everyone.
Learning that is expanded
Internet access means that there are many free online courses available and the status quo of traditional pathways is changing with bite sized learning becoming increasingly popular. In this way, short, sharp chunks of information are shared which can be assimilated more quickly and effectively.
Content that is regularly updated
Unlike retyping and reprinting information to keep up with ever changing demand; course providers can quickly and inexpensively update information for their change management courses as required. In this way; real-time content is always available at our fingertips.
Learning that is collaborative
Knowledge can be shared not just in the same office but across the board via the use of a variety of platforms including social media, chat rooms and forums to name a few. In this way, shared learning as well as discussion and feedback on the same topics reaching from just a few employees to a thousand (including shareholders) can happen at literally the touch of a button.
Learning that is global
Due to digital technology; content can be used and shared across the world even if it is continents away from its original creator! Sharing knowledge and different perspectives not only increases collaboration but enables commonality between different races and cultures which can prove essential in building relationships especially in foreign markets.
Digital Learning via Face to Face
It can take a lot of planning, time and resources to solely deliver face to face training to employees especially during the process of change management. There is no doubt that digital learning breaks through these barriers and can extend further into the reaches of business than paper based learning will ever be able to achieve. A facilitation skills workshop will help you not only embrace the many positives of digital learning and how to assimilate technology into your workplace to ensure the business and personal success of both your company and its employees.
