We are one month into a new year – indeed, a new decade – and there has been no shortage of predictions about what trends to expect for corporate training and learning and development (L&D) in 2020. Here at HFX, we’ve put together our own list of what we expect to see in L&D strategy moving forward. Dive in & Share!
What trends to expect this year in the world of learning & development
Microlearning
In a world of “TL-DR” (“Too Long, Didn’t Read”), learning content that can be consumed in short bursts of 5-7 minutes will be a big part of keeping learners engaged and coming back for more.
More Gamification
Fun, competitive, engaging, and proven to be more effective than other teaching tools: Gamification isn’t going anywhere, and new technologies like Immersive & AI will only add to business games’ popularity.
Social Learning
Expect to see more L&D teams investing in supporting and formalizing social learning environments, which fosters the kind of on-demand, continuous sharing of knowledge that happens organically in social networks.
Analytics-Supported Training
Employing analytics to track learning behaviors, outcomes and ROI, especially with technology-based training content and tools, will continue to become a non-negotiable element of L&D strategy.
Adaptive Learning
As personalized learning remains crucial for L&D success, look for even more emphasis on adaptive learner interfaces that can intelligently adjust instructional content based on learner interests and capabilities.
Video-Based Content
Video will continue to be a central content delivery tool, especially for those looking to Increase learner engagement: Employees are 75% more likely to watch a video than read documents, emails, or web articles.
