How do you make learning and development future-proofed in the new AI landscape?
1. Use assessments to support micro-learning or micro-credentialing
A large, monolithic learning course is time-consuming to adjust, and it’s typically not future-proofed. A good approach in the face of an uncertain future is to break down learning into individual reusable and updateable chunks and use assessments to direct learners to the right parts.
2. Use assessments to help support digital literacy, data literacy, critical thinking and other soft skills
Any organization that wants to thrive in the future needs its workforce to be digitally literate, data literate, and able to think critically, especially in an AI-world where hallucinations are a challenge. Assessments are the way to measure these capabilities and direct training and other interventions.
3. Use assessments to measure the effectiveness of learning
A key part of future-proofing is having good systems and processes in L&D so that whatever is needed to communicate and teach can be learned effectively. Assessments are a powerful tool for this.
4. Use assessments to support onboarding
Another area where the system and processes can be as important as the content is onboarding. It’s a critical capability for organizations to have an onboarding process that works out what new employees know, fills them in on what they don’t, and assess them to confirm they have the right knowledge and skills.
5. Use assessments to support certification programs
Certification programs are a rare win/win. Employees love getting certifications to have their skills and achievements recognized, and organizations enjoy that it increases retention and productivity.
6. Use assessments to encourage a culture of learning
One of the few things we know about the future is that it will be different from today, with new technologies and skills demanded from the workforce. So, getting your organization to adopt a culture of learning may be the most future-proof thing you can do.
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