Talk Learning With Me Bridging the Research-to-Practice Gap - Talk L&D Strategy with Alex Bingham
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Jan 17, 2025 Alex Bingham, Training Lead at Concept Plus and PhD candidate in organizational learning, shares his fascinating journey from sales to L&D. He highlights how to bridge the gap between research and practice in learning strategies. Alex discusses the importance of collaboration between researchers and practitioners, offering actionable insights for engaging with academic findings. He emphasizes aligning learning initiatives with business goals and the transformative power of effective onboarding and continuous improvement in training programs.
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From Sales to L&D
- Alex Bingham transitioned from a sales role at Densify Serona to L&D after realizing the need for better onboarding.
- He pursued his passion despite a pay cut, earning an MBA and pursuing a PhD in organizational learning.
Defining Learning Strategy
- Learning strategy is an organization's plan to develop employees in their current and future roles.
- It's typically overseen by the highest L&D leader or HR in smaller organizations.
Bridging Research and Practice
- L&D research needs more collaboration between academics and practitioners.
- Research should focus on practitioner needs, and practitioners should actively engage with research.
