A central premise of the learning curve framework is that the training program is well-structured and planned out in advance. Read more on our blog.

2. The Timing of Training
Plenty of time and energy is spent in talent development pondering
answers to the:
“Who?” “What?” “Why?” “Where?” and “How?”
questions of training, but the question of “When?” is often limited to
one answer:
“Whenever time permits.”

3. The Timing of Training
The strategic element of timing in training is more nuanced than
“Whenever”,
and can lead to significant gains in return on investment if
planned properly.

4. Part 6: Structured vs.
On-Demand Learning

5. A central premise of the learning curve
framework is that the training program is well-
structured and planned out in advance: the
program’s budget, timelines, content,
personnel, and administration are all
accounted for at the outset.

7. The Advantages of Structure
Using a structured approach lets managers maintain control over the
training program, evaluate its effectiveness, and budget for it.
Structured training programs like those that employ the learning curve
framework are good to use for training employees on key performance
indicators and mission-critical competencies.

8. Over-Kill?
However, developing a structured learning curve and blended learning
strategy for one-off training programs targeting a small handful of
employees might be overkill.

9. When To Use
STRUCTU
RE

10.  Employee Onboarding
 Long-Term Leadership Development
 Sales Enablement
 Call Center Training
 Compliance and Regulatory Training
 Technical Skill Development
Use The Structured Learning Curve
Approach For These Areas:

11. An on-demand, unstructured learning approach including a
library of self-paced e-learning, performance support tools,
and instructor-led courses that can be offered on an ad hoc
basis is recommended for training requirements that are
more fleeting in nature.
When To Use On-Demand

12. On-Demand Learning
Resources Are a Vital
Component of Any
World-Class Learning
Ecosystem.

13. For more, read the
Timing is Everything
White Paper
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14. Prior to joining InfoPro, Kyle served as a research
associate on subjects including e-learning, online
education, game-based learning, and social media usage
in higher education at St. John's University in New York.
Kyle Miller is an enterprise
learning consultant with InfoPro
Learning based out of Princeton, NJ.
About the Author

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