The document discusses the evolution of Human Resource Development (HRD) since the 1990s, noting its transition from a business function to a strategic partner in organizational development. It highlights the increasing role of technology, such as blended learning and social media, in enhancing training and collaboration within organizations. The document also emphasizes the value of open source tools in HRD and presents Moodle as the leading Learning Management System (LMS).

1. HRD trends 2011 Conor Gilligan Webanywhere Limited www.webanywhere.co.uk

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3. HRD - how it has evolved since the 1990’s 1990 ’s 2000 ’s Business Function Business Partner Strategic Partner - L+D - Organisational design - Communication - Recruiting - Personnel - Administration - Payroll - Benefits - Talent Management - Performance Management - Competency Management - Succession Planning

4. What have we learnt? HRD given new, more strategic responsibilities HRD have more to achieve with less budget available? HRD considered a ‘key player’ in the organisational strategic development

5. How does HRD cater for increasing demand? Instructor led training Blended Learning Social Learning Mobile Learning Next generation

6. Social media - ‘learning, on demand’ USe of web 2.0 technologies are being used more frequently by internal than external purposes. 83% - fostering collaboration across company 78% - enhancing culture 71% - training 67% - developing products/ services 54% - internal recruiting Source : McKinsey Report, Dec 2011

7. The 90-9-1 Principle, Bersin

8. 90-9-1 Principle Social/ web 2.0 tools provides you with more reach in your internal learning and development department 1% = Creators, driving people to the site through activity/ threads 9% = Editors, modifying the content/ QA 90% = Audience, the reach and the employees you attract who tend to read the content but not necessarily participate

9. What value does open source bring? Social media Podcasting Messaging Forums Comments Video RSS Feeds Reports & Tracking

10. Why open source? few barriers to entry try before you buy less investment in IT infrastructure longevity of the software, global community - circa 40 Million users easy to use with a pedagogical background

11. eLearning Guild Research; Moodle #1 LMS Moodle is ranked the number 1 LMS product among eLearning Guild members with over 24% of respondents selecting it as their primary LMS.

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