LINE Forum Lunch sees Mobile Learning as key element to delivering fast and effective learning
LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading providers of learning and communications has hosted a highly successful Forum Lunch at L’Escargot in London last month.
The event was well attended with a wide range of private and public sector organisations keen to hear the two keynote presenters. David Saunders, Head of Dealer Training at Jaguar Land Rover delivered an inspired presentation about Jaguar’s ‘Academy’ and ‘Excellence’ platform and the creation of their global strategy. Paul Goundry, Learning Design Manager at LINE completed the formal proceedings with a presentation entitled Multi-platform learning, What now? What next?
There followed an energetic debate over lunch on a wide range of subjects including the need to deliver relevant training at the point of need - just in time, rather than just in case. Mobile technologies were seen as key to deploying this effectively. LINE was able to demonstrate a range of learning materials designed for delivery on iPhone, tablet and iPad that were very well received.
Other issues raised at the Forum included discussion on how to create training that works globally with all the complexities that translation and localisation bring, and how to increase 'speed to market'. This was a key theme of the debate reflecting the pace of change within all organisations. How to effectively engage learners was another core theme – the need to win over hearts and minds to change behaviours and attitudes, rather than simply providing learning content that ‘ticks the box’.
Piers Lea, CEO at LINE and Chair of the Forum Lunch says, “Our series of Forum Lunches provide significant opportunities for organisations to share issues and discuss best practice in a non-competitive environment. The popularity of our first London Forum Lunch is very encouraging and we now have a calendar of thought provoking events planned for the rest of the year.”
In July, LINE will host two further Forum Lunches, one in London and the second in Zurich. Visit www.line.co.uk for more details.