Why corporate learning and development in India is poised for big transformation? - MindScroll Blog Cover Image

Why corporate learning and development in India is poised for big transformation?

Published 4 years ago by Pallavi

“The mark of an innovative company is not only that it comes up with new ideas first, but also that it knows how to leapfrog when it finds itself behind”. – Steve Jobs


Corporate learning and development in India is poised to undergo a big transformation. Let me support this statement with some statistics. India has a population of more than 1.3 billion out of which 65% are below the age of 35. It is expected that, by 2020, average age of Indians will be 29 years, compared to 37 for China and 48 for Japan.


blog img


This evidently concludes that India is a country of young nationals, now let’s look at the current scenario where businesses are becoming more and more competitive, automation is taking away jobs; therefore, continuous upskilling is becoming the need of the hour and essential to sustain.


To meet the continuous upskilling requirement, the Learning and Development (L&D) function has to be cutting-edge and equipped with the latest technologies. However, the L&D function at the vast majority of corporates in India is still at the initial stage of learning evolution.


Let’s look at the picture below on the evolution of corporate learning:


blog img


In India, majority of the corporates are still relying on Instructor-led training and trying to get materials online. Having said that transformations are now taking place in the L&D functions.


The way India leapfrogged from no phone connections to mobiles phones with 4G connectivity. Similar is the case for corporate L&D.


blog img


Corporates are now asking for game-based, mobile responsive learning. The Learning Management Systems (LMS) are cloud-based and support social and game based learning. The LMSs are also integrated with HR and Business applications.


blog img


I look forward to knowing your thoughts/comments on the future of corporate L&D in India.


Get started with Infonative

Read More...

How we helped a large Indian FMCG company to provide a multi-lingual scenario-based eLearning course for anytime anywhere learning -Related Blog Image
How we helped a large Indian FMCG company to provide a multi-lingual scenario-based eLearning course for anytime anywhere learning

Our client is a large Indian FMCG company best known for its biscuit products. It is one of the oldest existing Indian companies specializing in the food industry with an employee strength of more than 15,000.

View
How Custom eLearning Development Unlocks Potential -Related Blog Image
How Custom eLearning Development Unlocks Potential

Effective and engaging learning solutions have become the need of the hour for the workforce in order to keep pace with the rapidly changing world. Learning and development play a crucial role in helping organizations successfully navigate difficult challenges and stay ahead in the race. Custom eLearning development is a critical and transformative tool that can unlock the full potential of employees. When eLearning experiences are tailored to suit the learners, mapping with specific objectives and contexts, a whole world of opportunities for innovation opens up, ensuring efficiency and positive impact.

View
Enhance eLearning Engagement Using SOSTAC: A Training Admin's Secret Weapon! -Related Blog Image
Enhance eLearning Engagement Using SOSTAC: A Training Admin's Secret Weapon!

We've all seen it, the glazed-over eyes staring at a computer screen, the mind seemingly miles away from the eLearning module supposedly imparting valuable knowledge. The traditional approach to online training often falls flat, leaving learners disengaged and ultimately failing to achieve desired learning outcomes. This can be incredibly frustrating for training administrators who pour time and resources into creating these programs.

View