Advantages of e-Learning for organisational changes:

• You can communicate a consistent message, accessible at one central location;
• Everyone can learn anywhere and anytime that suits them;
• New information and skills are conveyed not only in text and images, but also in an interactive manner;
• You can determine who has to go through which modules depending on their position or department. This way, employees only learn what they need to know;
• You can track the progress of your employees and see who has completed the modules and how well they scored. This way, you can be sure that everyone is up to date.

Want to know more about how e-Learning helps organisational changes run more smoothly? Continue reading!

1. Start with the bigger picture

Sometimes, it might feel like things are going smoothly, and people might wonder why anything needs to change. This is when it's important to take a step back and look at the bigger picture from multiple perspectives. This 'helicopter view' allows you to focus on the reasons for change, the specific changes, and how they will develop. The idea is for the employee to gain a clear understanding of the bigger picture. The modules should make the reasons for change transparent.

Pro tip: Approach the subject from different roles and positions within the organisation. Including multiple perspectives makes everyone feel involved.

Explainer video Learning Format: THEBIGGERPICTURE

2. Inform and communicate

E-Learning is great at making new information appealing. Using multimedia like videos, animations, images, online magazines or pages, the message can become clear and engaging. After informing employees, use tests to assess their understanding.

3. Ready for the new practice with the right skills

After employees gain a better perspective and receive the necessary information, it’s time to equip them with the confidence to take on new challenges. An effective e-Learning program doesn't just inform—it facilitates the development of new, relevant skills. Context-driven learning and action-oriented learning are great ways to prepare employees for practical situations they'll face.

Pro tip: Don’t limit yourself with the potentials of the technology at hand. Be creative and choose a tool that helps you quickly develop e-Learning towards a specific learning goal with an uncomplicated template.

Curious how other organisations have applied e-Learning to organisational changes?

Get inspired by Alken Maes (the Heineken company) and Suez and watch the 'Get in the flow: How to use e-Learning for corporate change' on demand.

Alken Maes (the Heineken company):

‍How do you optimally support your employees when the content of their jobs changes? At Alken Maes, the sales team had to face a large-scale transformation. By first mapping out all processes and learning gaps, they came up with a comprehensive blended learning path. Jana will share and show how they tackled such a corporate change.

Suez:

‍Suez, a global expert in the water and waste sector with many sites all over the world, developed a change of mindset and had a big impact on the workflow of their blue-collar workers with their e-Learning called 'Lifesaving principles.’

About FLOWSPARKS

FLOWSPARKS is a flexible platform with an authoring tool and an LMS. The authoring tool comprises Learning Formats, Smart Templates, and Smart Programs. The formats use a single learning objective designed to help participants achieve a specific learning objective. What’s more, everything is displayed beautifully, regardless of the device. This way, everyone within an organisation can develop e-Learning independently, quickly, and easily. Together, we create FLOW: Flexible Learning in an Online World.