session overview

What are the big trends affecting us in learning today? For the answer, we turn to Professor Chris Bones who has been in the field himself as a practitioner (running L&D for Cadbury's Schweppes) and is now Professor of Creativity and Leadership, Manchester Business School. Drawing on his experience and his contacts in the industry, as well as on a six-month study carried out in conjunction with the Learning and Skills Group, Chris will identify the key trends that are affecting learning and development. Which trends are fads, and which are likely to affect us profoundly in the future? Join Professor Chris Bones in this session to find out.

Has Learning and Development lost its way? Will it? In this session, Chris Bones explores where L&D is now, and explores its future in a world dominated by technology. Drawing on his experiences in charge of L&D at Cadbury Schweppes, and on his six month study carried out by Manchester Business School and the Learning and Skills Group, he explores whether L&D is working in alignment with the business and how well it is using technology to support it. In particular, are we choosing technologies for what they can do rather how they can support corporate goals? Join Chris as he explores: