Gamehill | Gamified learning platform
Gamehill | Gamified learning platform
Online leadership training has grown in popularity in recent years. The availability of technology, the need for flexibility and budgetary constraints are driving companies to find effective methods of developing leadership skills. Online training offers convenience, modern tools and can be just as effective as traditional forms of learning.
🔑 Three key situations where online leadership training is particularly valuable:
The first situation where online training makes sense is when there is no established training culture in the company. In organisations where managers are sceptical about training or it is difficult to convince management to implement it, online training is a less intrusive alternative. Such training courses deliver high-quality material in a convenient format without taking employees away from their day-to-day responsibilities.
This can be the first step towards more advanced forms of training, such as hybrid training, which combines online learning with traditional methods. Online training can help to gradually introduce a training culture, which can develop into more comprehensive development programmes over time.
The second key situation is a financial crisis in the company. At times when budgets are tight and costs need to be cut, online training courses become an attractive option. They offer the opportunity to educate leaders without the high costs associated with training trips. At such times, well-planned and orchestrated online training programmes can provide essential skills for managers, helping them to successfully guide the company through difficult times.
Online training can be just as effective as traditional training, and its flexibility allows the pace of learning to be tailored to the individual needs of participants.
A third situation in which online leadership training is worth considering is its integration with traditional live training. Online training platforms, preferably gamified, can be used prior to the Manager’s Academy, preparing participants for the later stages of training. They can also be used alongside coaching sessions and development tasks, and as a tool to consolidate knowledge gained from previous training.
This approach maximises the potential of both forms of learning, combining the flexibility and accessibility of online training with the direct benefits of live interaction.
⚠️Finally, one warning!
Simply providing an online training library or e-learning suite is not enough. Managers do not visit them, and even if they do, they quickly leave overwhelmed by the overabundance of choice.
According to research, leaders use such platforms at less than 5% of their capacity. If we turn them into an online course – we can count on 15-20% of people completing it. Online training courses on platforms using gamification and microlearning elements achieve engagement rates of 70-100%!
Online leadership training offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness and access to cutting-edge learning methods. Whatever your company's situation, properly planned online training can bring significant benefits and help develop effective leaders.
I encourage you to consider this form of training in your organisation.