Achieving efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness: a pragmatic approach to integrating learning into the work flow

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to outline practical approaches to the integration of learning into the workflow based on a pragmatic analysis of different organizational experiences and to look at the difference in efficiency and effectiveness when designing such approaches.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a viewpoint article based on interviews with practitioners.

Findings

Integrating learning into the workflow requires a well-resourced and focused approach which may seem counter-intuitive in twenty-first-century hyper connected organizations.

Originality/value

This viewpoint article brings together new information from practical application of established theories in workplace learning and development. It will be of use for all learning and development (L&D) practitioners seeking to preserve effectiveness while harnessing work-based approaches.

Citation

Hoyle, R. (2016), "Achieving efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness: a pragmatic approach to integrating learning into the work flow", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-03-2016-0026