It is now widely accepted that organizational maturity is dependent on being able to reorganize on a continuous basis and learn faster and more effectively than your competitors. Organizations that want to be sure they are competing at the highest level need clear indicators that their organizational learning and development capability is fully functional.

This new book by Paul Kearns focuses on the need for an evidence-based approach to learning and development, bringing together the author's extensive knowledge of HRM and organizational learning with new developments in the field. The book demonstrates how evidence evaluation can improve professionalism in organizational design and development, showing that this approach can create value not just for shareholders, but for employees and society as a whole.

Organizational Learning and Development: From an Evidence Base is the perfect book for postgraduate students studying on evidence-based HRM courses and for the reflective learning and development practitioner.

About the Author
Paul Kearns is Executive Director of OMR Group and Chair of the Institute of HR Maturity. He is a leading authority on professional, evidence-based HR standards and has specialized in measuring the value of human capital for over 20 years.

Reviews

'Applied learning has for thousands of years been one of the main driving forces of humankind. How come then that the organizational learning & development of today frequently delivers such low value? Can it be changed? Generating business or organizational value through learning & development brings satisfaction and meaning to learners, to their managers and of course, to the organizational learning & development professionals involved. This book is about how to make it happen.' - Stanislav Tichy, Managing Director of DEVELOR Czech, the L&D partner

'For organizational development practitioners to gain the most benefit from this book you need to care equally about three things: the people who work in your organization; competitive advantage and how the outputs of your department are measured. Dip into any section and you will find something to provoke, inspire and make you feel uncomfortable - it will challenge you to reflect professionally on how to improve your contribution and add value to the organization, its people and your department.' - Dr Colleen Harding, Head of Organisational Development, Bournemouth University, UK

'This book is the best blueprint we have to move learning and development into full-fledged business partners with permanent seats at the table. If we can follow the principles in this book, L&D will no longer have to fight to stay relevant and prove its value. Highly recommend.'- Angela Risner, Chief Happiness Officer/Creative Officer behind Orange Learning Solutions, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781138022041
Author Paul Kearns
Format Paperback
Page Count 228
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g