Always Learning

Always Learning

How to Build a Learning Program That Grows Every Employee, From New Hires to Seasoned Managers

By Trade Stevens, M.S., SHRM-SCP, PHR

You know people want to grow. You also know there's no budget, no time, and no program. So training happens when someone asks, and development stops at the next orientation.

Sound familiar?

I wrote Always Learning to help you build a real learning and development program, one that starts with the business, serves every level, and proves its value, without needing a big team or a big budget.

This practical, plain-spoken guide walks you through how adults actually learn, needs analysis, program design, formats and facilitation, four pathways (all staff, new managers, seasoned leaders, and career growth), technology, measuring impact, and sustaining the program.

What's included?

·      105-page digital PDF ebook you can read on your computer, tablet, or other PDF-compatible device.

·      15 chapters organized in four parts.

·      Practical toolkit with 17 appendices, including: learning program health check, needs analysis template, skills gap grid, competency framework starter, learning path templates, a 12-week new manager curriculum, session design template, individual development plan, business case template, tuition assistance policy starter, vendor scorecard, and printable worksheets.

This book is written for the person who has been handed "training" on top of everything else, an HR generalist building a learning program, or a manager who wants to develop their team, and it gives you a practical starting point.

You don't need a learning university. You need a plan that fits your organization and a habit of keeping it going.

I'm Trade Stevens, a senior HR executive with more than 18 years of CHRO-level experience across multiple sectors. I created this guide to share practical approaches to the challenges HR professionals and the people who work with them face every day.

Start building a learning program that grows every employee.

Please note: This ebook is an educational resource, not legal advice. Employment laws vary by location and change over time. Verify current requirements and consult qualified professionals when appropriate.