Operating Model

Refresh or Co-Design Your Operating Model

At LearningTribe, we understand that an effective L&D Operating Model isn't just a framework—it's a strategic asset that integrates learning deeply within the fabric of your organisation. By enhancing and aligning your L&D operations, we empower your teams to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Transformative Structure

Our L&D Operating Model reshapes the way your organisation learns and develops. It's designed to streamline workflows, optimise your organisational structure, and refine the skills needed to navigate today's complex business environments effectively.

Strategic Alignment

We ensure that every aspect of the L&D Operating Model is aligned with your business objectives, enhancing the overall efficacy of training initiatives and embedding learning into the core strategic functions of your organisation.

Engagement and Effectiveness

Our model prioritises stakeholder engagement and value propositions, ensuring that all levels of your organisation are equipped to meet their potential. With our approach, learning is not just an activity, but a core business strategy that drives growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Set your organisation up for success

In our evolving business environment, ensuring that organisations are set up
for success is more challenging than ever.

L&D teams often struggle with balancing the right mix of elements such as technology, skillsets, methodologies, and workflows

Without a strategic and well-integrated L&D Operating Model, organisations may be unable to effectively develop the capabilities needed to achieve strategic goals, leading to missed opportunities and suboptimal growth.

The challenge lies in configuring L&D operations in a way that they not only support but actively drive organisational success. Many teams lack a cohesive operating model that aligns learning initiatives with broader business objectives, resulting in disjointed efforts and inefficient resource use.

This is where our L&D Operating Model steps in.

Solution

To address this, Ravina Bhatia from Learning Tribe and Michelle Ockers from Learning Uncut, developed a robust L&D Operating Model approach.

Designed to be the backbone of your strategic L&D framework, this model ensures that every component of your L&D approach—from technology stacks and learning methods to organisation and resources —is perfectly aligned with and responsive to your L&D strategy and organisation’s needs.

Implementing our L&D Operating Model transforms your learning and development framework into a strategic asset, not only supporting but propelling your organisation towards its long-term goals. With LearningTribe, prepare to redefine success through a meticulously crafted approach that elevates the capability and impact of your L&D efforts.

Strategic Alignment

Our model positions L&D processes at the core of business strategy, ensuring that every learning initiative directly contributes to organisational objectives.

Custom-Tailored Framework

We co-design an L&D Operating Model that is uniquely suited to your organisation’s culture, goals, and challenges, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Empowered L&D Teams

With a clear and coherent operating framework, L&D teams are better equipped to plan, execute, and measure the impact of their initiatives, empowering them to drive meaningful change within the organisation.

Efficient Resource Utilisation

By integrating optimal workflows, resources, and technologies, we streamline L&D operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing wastage.

Enhanced Employee Development

The model supports the creation of targeted learning and development that is crucial for building the specific capabilities needed for current and future business challenges.

Evidence-Based Development

Utilising best-in-class research allows us to base our recommendations and strategies on proven practices and the latest insights in the field of L&D.

Implementing our L&D Operating Model not only equips your L&D teams with the right tools and strategies but also sets up your entire organisation for sustained success. With Learning Tribe and Learning Uncut at the helm, transform your L&D operations into a strategic asset that drives growth and innovation.

What’s Included

Operating Model Service Inclusions

Comprehensive Design: The elements of our L&D Operating Model approach include:

Technology Stack

Leveraging the latest in learning technologies to ensure a seamless and integrated experience.

Learning Methods

Implementing innovative learning approaches tailored to the unique needs of your workforce.

Organisation & Resources

Structuring your L&D teams to maximise efficiency and impact.

Skillsets

Developing and refining the necessary skills that align with future business demands.

Workflow

At the core of the L&D Operating Model, it interconnects seamlessly with all other elements to drive coherent and effective employee development across your organisation.

The Operating Model Process

To strategically enhance your organization's Learning and Development (L&D) operations, our approach simplifies the transformation process into three clear, impactful steps:

Step

Discovery and Diagnosis

Initial Assessment:

We launch with a focused kick-off session to align vision and objectives, accompanied by a thorough assessment of the current L&D landscape. This step gathers essential inputs and evaluates the existing setup to identify key areas for enhancement.

Comprehensive Current State Mapping:

Utilising interactive workshops, we meticulously map the existing L&D elements—technology usage, learning methods, organizational structures—to uncover gaps and spotlight opportunities for strategic improvements. Read more

Step

Co-Designing the Future Blueprint

Vision Crafting and Model Development:

Building on the insights from the assessment, we collaboratively craft a visionary yet actionable future state for your L&D operations. This involves refining technology integration, learning methods, and organisation structures to better meet strategic goals.

Dynamic Stakeholder Collaboration:

Engaging with stakeholders is integral at this stage to validate and adjust the evolving model. This ensures broad support and enriches the framework with diverse organizational insights, fostering a robust foundation for the new model.

Step

Implementation Readiness

Model Refinement and Validation:

After stakeholder consultations, we refine each component of the operating model, ensuring it is tailored and pragmatic for real-world application.

Operational Walkthrough and Handover:

We close with a detailed walkthrough of the finalized L&D Operating Model, culminating in a comprehensive handover. This final phase equips your team with all necessary tools and guidelines to successfully implement and sustain the new model.

This structured yet dynamic three-phase approach not only ensures a customised fit for your L&D needs but also engages and empowers your team throughout the transformation process, setting the stage for long-term educational success and organisational growth.

Testimonials

Most meaningful piece of work in L&D

This is one of the most meaningful pieces of work that I have seen in L&D.”

Chief People Officer, Australian Hospitality Organisation

High quality process and materials

The process, materials, and the quality of guidance we received throughout the process was fantastic. At no point did we feel lost. Immersive sessions accompanied with high-quality learning materials.”

Learning Leader

Find Out More

To start the conversation, simply book a 30-minute call with our team.

Prepare your organisation for the future with a model that adapts to changing business needs and evolves with technological advancements. Our strategic foresight in L&D positions you not just to react to changes but to anticipate and harness them. Join us at LearningTribe, where we transform learning into a dynamic tool for growth and innovation. Let's redefine what your organisation can achieve with a fully optimised L&D Operating Model.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure the L&D Operating Model aligns with our specific organisational needs?

We begin with a thorough discovery session to understand your current operational framework and strategic objectives. This insight-driven approach allows us to tailor the L&D Operating Model specifically to your organisation’s unique context and goals. Our process includes iterative feedback loops with stakeholders to refine and ensure that the model fits seamlessly with your business processes and addresses your specific challenges.

What types of organisations benefit most from implementing your L&D Operating Model?

Our L&D Operating Model is versatile and designed to benefit organisations of all sizes and across various industries. Whether you are a small business looking to scale your operations or a large enterprise aiming to enhance your global learning strategy, our model provides the framework and tools needed to elevate your L&D effectiveness. We work globally, delivering solutions that are adaptable to different cultural contexts and business environments.

How long does it typically take to implement the L&D Operating Model from start to finish?

The timeline for implementing the L&D Operating Model can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of your organisation’s structure, the scope of the change, and your team’s readiness for adoption. Typically, the initial assessment and design phase takes about 1-2 weeks, followed by the co-design and stakeholder engagement phase, which can take another 2 weeks. The final implementation readiness and handover phase generally takes an additional 1 week. Throughout the process, we maintain flexibility to move at a pace that suits your organisation’s capacity and timelines.

Can the L&D Operating Model be adjusted after initial implementation?

Yes, the L&D Operating Model is designed to be dynamic and scalable, accommodating changes as your business evolves. Post-implementation, we offer ongoing support to review and refine the model based on new business goals, emerging technologies, and industry trends. This ensures that the model remains relevant and continues to drive effective learning and development outcomes as your organisational needs change.