If we build it, they might stay away in droves!

Nigel Paine, the former head of learning at the BBC, will present at Learning Technologies 2010 (now in association with Learning and Skills) in January on the subject of participation in e-learning - one of the learning industry's most significant challenges, with a presentation titled 'If we build it, they might stay away in droves!'

Executive buy-in is crucial, mangers need to be on board, too, but without learner engagement everything else is pointless. In tough economic times, you might think that learning would be an attractive option, but frequently it's the opposite. Often people have more to do, and less time to do it, and any argument persuading them to engage in learning has to be that much more persuasive. In this practically-focused session we will explore the persuasive arguments to help learners get - and stay - engaged.

Donald H Taylor, Learning Technologies 2010 Conference Chair, said: "Employees will not flock to learning just because it's there. So how do you create an attractive and relevant environment for learning that encourages participation? The question is more relevant than ever in tough times, when resistance from learners and management is high. We've invited Nigel Paine, one of the leading voices in this field, to help the conference discover how to build learner engagement."

Session highlights.'If we build it, they might stay away in droves!', Nigel Paine, Managing Director, nigelpaine.com:

- Learner resistance: the unmentionable drag on building successful corporate learning
- Why engagement is harder when times are tough
- Getting beyond a brochure and a jazzy launch party
- The necessity of working with management and operations
- Getting beyond form to function: 'will this help me keep my job?'

Come ready to share experiences at this collaborative session, and to leave with ideas that you can begin to implement straight away.

Nigel Paine's presentation is just one of over forty insightful sessions for learning professionals at Learning Technologies 2010. The complete Learning Technologies Conference programme is online along with full conference and speakers details, booking information and the available discounts.

About Nigel Paine

Nigel Paine is a change-orientated leader with a worldwide reputation and a unique grasp of media, learning and development in the public, private and academic sectors. He has extensive experience in leadership & consultancy with Public Service Broadcasters, SMEs, global industry players, government and education institutions. His consultancy focuses on the use of learning technologies, organizational development, leadership, and Creativity with a spotlight on maximizing human potential, innovation and performance in the workplace. Nigel is a strategic thinker, able to motivate, lead and drive organisations forward to deliver business and training objectives.
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27 and 28 January 2010, Olympia 2, London

The Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference is Europe's leading showcase of the technology used to support learning at work.

With 130 exhibitors, 50 free seminars, more than 3,000 visitors and over 400 conference delegates, Learning Technologies is the must-attend event for all learning and development professionals.

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About Learning and Skills 2010
Learning and Skills 2010 is being co-located with the established Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition on 27 and 28 January 2010.

The Learning and Skills Exhibition will showcase the entire spectrum of methods products and services available for workplace learning and employee development with a focus on people development, learning and performance, learning resources and HR systems and services.

Built around a multi-streamed programme of more than 50 free seminars, Learning and Skills will be the must attend event for the HR and L&D community.

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