Talent Management

Training & Development

 Talent VS Training
Talent vs Training.mp4
 Training & Learning
Training is a procedure initiated by an
organization to foster skill/ knowledge
development.
Primary purpose: help achieve overall
organizational objectives, at the same time
contribute to the satisfaction of the
employees personal goal.
 How Adult Learn
How Adults Learn.mp4
Theories on adult learning

Humanist Cognitive
learning learning
theory theory

Bahaviourist Social
learning learning
theory theory
 Humanistic Learning Theory
Emphasis on human nature, potential,
emotion & affect.
Believe that learning is a function of
motivation & involve choice.
 Behaviourist Learning Theory
Defines learning as a change in behavior.
Focus on measuring response to stimuli.
 Cognitivist Learning Theory
Focus on internal mental processes.
Interested in how info is processed, stored &
retrieved.
 Social Learning Theory
Focuses on the social setting in which learning
occurs.
Learning is the function of the interaction of
the person, environment & behavior.
 In-pair activity
Write down what you understand about the 4
types of adult learning:

1. Humanistic
2. Social learning
3. Behaviourist
4. Cognitive
 Adult Learning Principles
The Six Adult Learning Principles.mp4
 Adult learning principles
C Adult like to take some control
over how they learn.
A Adults usually learn better if they
are actively involved.
R Adults like to see the relevance of
what they are learning.
E Adults usually have valuable
experience that should be
acknowledge.
E Adequate encouragement should
be given.
R Learning is more effective if it is
reinforced.
Provide choices and opportunities of
doing things differently.
Involve the learners in activities which
are relevant to workplace.
Emphasise why the training is important
and how it relates to their needs and
workplace.
Use their knowledge and skills during
the training.
Provide positive feedback and
encourage when mistakes are made.
Outline keypoints, repeat and highlight
their importance.
 Group activity
Try to plan an activity that uses 1 or more
principles of adult learning.
 Whats Your Learning Style?
What's Your Learning Style_(1).mp4
 More on Learning Style
Honey & Mumford identified 4 learning styles:
Active learner
Reflective learner
Theoretical learner
Pragmatic learner
 Active learner
Open minded &
enthusiastic about new
ideas
Enjoy doing things
(hands-on)
Like interaction
 Doer
Learn more effectively when:
Get involved in new experiences
Work with others in group
Discussing & explaining to others

Learn less effectively when:

Listening to lectures
Following precise instructions
Reading, writing & thinking on their own
 Reflective Learner
Like to look at a
situation from different
perspectives
Prefer to listen before
offering their own views
Think carefully before
coming to conclusion
 Watcher
Learns more effectively when:
Had chance to think
Have the opportunity to observe
Produce work without deadlines

Learns less effectively when:

Performing in front of others
Have no time to prepare
 Theoretical Learner
Are analytical in
thinking
Like to think things
through in a logical
order (step by step)
Perfectionist
 Thinker
Learns more effectively when:
Have a clear purpose
Given opportunity to question what they are
learning

Learns less effectively when:

Have to express emotions & feelings
Instruction are poor
 Pragmatic Learner
Like to try things out
Can be impatient
Practical
 Feeler
Learns more effectively when:
Can try out techniques & get feedback
There is a link between what theyre learning &
the task in hand

Learns less effectively when:

Learning is all theory
No instructions on how to do
 Work in pairs
What type of learner do you think you are?
Why do you think so?
Discuss it with your partner.
 Learning Cycle
Kolb Learning Cycle:
Learning is the process whereby knowledge is
created through the transformation of
experience.
4 abilities are needed to learn:
Concrete experience
Reflective observation
Abstract conceptualization
Active experimentation
 Group activity
Can you differentiate between the 4 abilities
in Kolb Learning Cycle ?
Assign 1 word for each ability to summarize
each abilities.
 Concrete experience (feeling)
Personal involvement
Reflective observation (watching)
Observation & judgement
Abstract conceptualisation (thinking)
Planning, elaboration of ideas & theory
development
Active experimentation (doing)
Experimenting & action