The power of collaboration

By Aliki Christou, Director, Learning, Design and Innovation, LDI, Swinburne Edge

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, organisations understand the critical role of continuous learning and development in maintaining a competitive edge. Collaborating with the expert learning design team at Swinburne Edge can significantly enhance the relevance and impact of learning programs, resulting in uplifted capabilities across your business.

Collaborating with Swinburne Edge’s learning design team provides organisations with access to a wealth of expertise. These learning experts possess deep knowledge and experience in their respective fields, enabling them to craft innovative learning strategies and programs that are educationally effective and rooted in the latest educational theories. Their proficiency in integrating learning solutions with business strategies ensures that training programs are not only effective but also aligned with organisational goals, driving business outcomes and workforce transformation.

One of the significant advantages of collaborating with expert learning designers at Swinburne Edge is the ability to customise and tailor learning solutions to meet the needs of specific organisational contexts. McKinsey & Company highlight that customised learning programs, which align closely with an organisation’s specific needs and strategies, are significantly more effective in filling skill gaps compared to generic programs. This customised approach not only enhances the relevance of the training but also contributes to better performance outcomes and business growth. According to the LinkedIn Learning 2024 Workplace Learning Report, a significant majority of learning and development (L&D) professionals agree that learning is crucial to business growth and designers should have a seat at the executive table.

“Working closely with businesses allows us to customise the learning initiative, ensuring it addresses their specific needs,” says Aliki Christou, Director of Learning Design and Innovation at Swinburne Edge. “This collaborative approach enables us to unpack and understand the unique challenges faced by the organisation. By tailoring solutions to specific needs, we not only enhance current skills, but also plan for emerging and long-term workforce capabilities, creating a strategic approach to learning initiatives.”

At Swinburne Edge, we deliver fit-for-purpose learning solutions that are expertly designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, while also leveraging new technologies and tools where relevant. Collaborating with our learning designers fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge learning design practices, technologies and tools. According to a report by Towards Maturity, organisations that engage with learning experts are 76% more likely to experiment with new learning technologies and methodologies. By utilising approaches such as social and collaborative learning, blended learning, mobile learning, microlearning, and gamification, organisations can create more engaging and impactful learning experiences.

“By fostering collaboration where creativity and innovation thrive, our team at Swinburne Edge helps organisations not only address current learning needs, but also ensure that contemporary learning design strategies support business and economic priorities,” adds Aliki Christou. “In this collaborative effort, important themes emerge concerning the qualities of the learning initiative: the user experience, the adult learning principles, and alignment with business outcomes. By ensuring that learning solutions are user-friendly, grounded in adult learning principles, and closely aligned with business needs, Swinburne Edge enhances the engagement and overall impact of their learning solutions. Considered and thoughtful learning design based on collaboration leads to better outcomes for individuals and businesses.”