Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace: The Complete Guide - Hardcover

by Kathy Beevers (Author), David Hayden (Author)

The essential introduction to learning and development for CIPD students and early-career practitioners.

How can new L&D professionals design and deliver impactful learning experiences in today's workplaces? Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace by Kathy Beevers and David Hayden gives Foundation and Intermediate CIPD students, as well as those in L&D roles, the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in both study and practice.

Written in a clear, accessible style, the book explains the role of the L&D professional, the organizational context for learning and the skills needed to thrive. It covers how to identify learning needs, design tailored activities and deliver learning through multiple formats, including face-to-face, virtual, coaching, mentoring, informal, social and self-directed learning. Fully updated, this edition adds new content on professional behaviours, facilitation, monitoring and transfer and new learning technologies.

Structured learning features include:
- Real-world examples to link theory with workplace practice
- Reflective activities to consolidate learning
- Practitioner insights and 'next step' suggestions to encourage and assist application
- Online lecture slides and self-test questions for structured support

Whether preparing for a CIPD qualification or beginning a career in L&D, this textbook equips learners with the tools to create engaging, effective and measurable learning experiences.

Author Biography

Kathy Beevers, Chartered FCIPD, was the Chief External Quality Advisor for CIPD. She continues to work as an Internal Quality Advisor for Apprenticeship End Point Assessment and develops a range of learning and support materials for CIPD Qualification students. She is based in Halifax, UK.

David Hayden, Chartered FCIPD, is the founder of Talent Delivers, an L&D consultancy He has held a range of roles across the people profession, including managing learning and development teams and has been working with CIPD qualifications for more than 15 years. He is based in Doncaster, UK.