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1. The New Methods of
Organizational Learning & Training
STUDY
Survey of corporate university leaders -
April 2016
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2. 2 I Survey of corporate university leaders
EDITORIAL
An evolution is taking place in corporate training and learning
today. Corporate universities and talent development models
must adapt to the challenges faced by companies and
employees in an environment of constant transformation.
From digital innovation to accelerated globalization, companies
are experiencing profound change – and employees must
also shift and build their competencies to adapt to these
trends. Recognizing these challenges, BPI group, a global
management and HR consulting firm with expertise in change
management, surveyed 130 corporate university leaders.
BPI group published these survey results at U-Spring on April
7th, 2016 – the first European event dedicated to corporate
universities, learning, and talent development.
METHODOLOGY:
The survey was sent online to 130 executives, training
managers, and HR managers.
The data was processed by the MRCC institute in
order to guarantee the anonymity of the responses.
130 organizations responded
72%25%
3%
Organizations
that are potentially
affected and not
planning to create
a corporate
university
Organizations
that have
a corporate
university
Organizations
in the process
of creating a
corporate university
Sabine Lochmann
President of the
Management Board,
BPI group
Christophe Richarme
Managing Director,
BPI group

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72% of organizations surveyed do not want to establish a
corporate university for 3 main reasons:
When the
newest university
was created
2015 When the oldest
university
was created
1982
SUMMARYKEY FIGURES
Structure p. 4
A centralized structure, with
international aims, affiliated
with the HR department.
There are multiple internal
sponsors, mainly HR and the
senior management, or ma-
nagers more broadly.
Objectives p. 5
Multiple objectives for univer-
sities, including developing
management and contribu-
ting to the corporate culture
and changes in the organiza-
tion, as well as to designing
training programs. 92% feel
that they play a role in the lar-
ger organization.
Factors in short-term
adaptation p. 6-8
The main factors in adaptation
related to digital technology:
The primary factor cited was
digital technology in and of it-
self. Other factors, which are
affected by digital technology,
include new educational tools,
the emergence of new mana-
gement methods, new jobs,
and new relationships at work.
84% state that digital technolo-
gy has a major impact on uni-
versities.
A rapidly-changing
model p. 9-11
The drivers of this change de-
monstrate the expanded role
of the corporate university,
whose tools are evolving due
to advances in digital techno-
logy and changes in the or-
ganizations that the university
supports.
of the universities are affiliated with organizations that
have more than 500 employees
80%
of these organizations have international reach, and their
university is designed to train employees from countries
other than France. However, only 43% have or will have
offices abroad
70%
have a centralized
structure80%
Size Cost
46%
31%
19%
Strategic
priorities
Additional reasons cited:
Complexity of implementation: 16%
Specificities of their training engineering: 6%
Culture: 6%

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The universities are principally affiliated with the HR department, and
sometimes senior management. The universities are a combined internal/
external undertaking.
Functional affiliation
The main functional affiliation is with human resources: 65% with the HR department, 13%
with the human resources development department or talent management department, 3%
with the training department.
16% report to the senior management
1 case of independent EIG
Internal sponsors: On average, 3 sponsors are appointed
30%
Functional
teams
Leaders Operations
managers
Managers Senior
management
HR
32% 32%
49%
76% 81%
Management model
100% of the work
is done internally
Up to 50% of the work
is done internally
Less than 50% of the
work is done internally
All work is
done externally
16%
51%
27%
5%
STRUCTURE

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Universities have multiple objectives, including development of management,
influence on the corporate culture and changes in the organization, and the
design of training programs.
84%
84%
78%
78%
68%
65%
49%
49%
43%
41%
27%
24%
Support development of management
Contribute to development of corporate culture
Design training programs
Contribute to changes in the organization
Offer innovative approaches
Develop knowledge building
Develop a learning community
Develop a learning organization
Lead an ecosystem of chosen partners
Support HR departments
Engage in forecasting
Have an impact in geographic areas and
among clients in order to...
The role of corporate universities in training, fostering a sense of belonging,
and knowledge.
In terms of
belonging to
the organization
In terms
of training
In terms of
knowledge91%
9%
92%
8%
100%
Yes No
OBJECTIVES

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There are multiple factors in adaptation; first among them is the emergence
of digital technology. On a scale of 0 to 10
8.0Emergence of digital technology
7.8Emergence of new pedagogical approaches
7.2Emergence of new management methods
7.0Adaptation and emergence of new jobs
6.9Emergence of a new relationship to work
6.5Intergenerational exchanges
6.3Changing economic models
6.2Globalization of organizations
5.1Legislative changes
FACTORS IN
SHORT-TERM
ADAPTATION

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84% think that digital technology has a major impact on universities. Methods and tools are affected by e-learning,
gaming, and MOOCs and their variations.
In your opinion, what is the level of impact of
digital technology on corporate universities?
Major
Impact
Minor
Impact
16%
84%
What methods and tools inspired by digital
technology do you consider the most relevant?
FOCUS ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
E-learning
Gaming /
Gamification /
Serious Games
MOOC
Blended
Learning
Virtual
classroom
COOC
(Corporate
Online
Open
Course)
Communities
of practice
Online
forum /
discussion
forum
Micro
learning
Mobility
(smartphone,
tablet, ...)
Webinars
Pedagogical
learning
Disse-
mination
of short
knowledge
pills
Hackathon
Online
Q&A
Online
quiz
Rapid
learning
Social
learning
Tutorials
Interactive
whiteboard
SPOC
(Small
Private Online
Courses)
Immersion
(e.g., oculus)

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Nearly all the respondents measure the quality of their services. One or two
methods are used, with the traditional satisfaction survey topping the list.
Half of respondents have implemented performance indicators.
84%
Opinion/satisfaction
survey
51%
Measurement of
performance indicators
43%
Other systematic
evaluations of initiatives
3%
No
measurement
The primary expected advancements are focused on the development of
the employee. Efficiency, innovation, training methods, and the use of digital
tools are also among the most cited expectations.
On a scale of 0 to 10
Use training to make employees agents
in their own development 7.7
Greater efficiency
7.6
Innovative solutions combining educatio-
nal approaches
7.6
Better connection between learning
and on-the-job application
More digital tools
Greater proximity
More clarity in the service offering
Cost reduction
More mentoring
Greater employee involvement in the design
of services
7.5
7.1
6.8
6.8
6.6
6.3
5.3

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Key factors
contributing to change
in the corporate
university model:
changes in educational
methods due to digital
technology, the need
to retain talent, and
changing economic
models.
Retention
of talent
Pedagogical advances
due to digital technology
Important drivers of change
that are not currently anticipated:
the levers of tomorrow
Important drivers of change that
are currently anticipated: the key
elements of today
Drivers of change seen as less
important and not currently
anticipated: neglected levers?
Towhatextentwillthefollowingfactorschangethemodels
ofcorporateuniversitiesinthemediumterm?
Change in
economic modelAppeal of employer
offering
Obsolescence
of knowledge
Organizational certification
(on the job education)Extended
enterprises
Public-private
partnership
3,0
4,0
5,0
6,0
7,0
8,0
9,0
10,0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
For your university, what drivers of change do you currently anticipate?
Average
MODELS IN
(R)EVOLUTION
YES
22%
3%
14%
84%
62%
Yes, absolutely
Yes, somewhat
No, not really
No, not at all
Do you think the corporate
university model will change
radically in the next 5 years?

10. Major change in progress regarding adult learning preparation for jobs that
do not exist need for leadership skills that are still underdeveloped (manage
complexity, agile leadership, etc.) L&D as an element of Employees Value
Proposition,* for differentiation of the employer changes in required knowledge and
skills, specifically in France, significant lag in pedagogies.
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Why will the corporate university model change in the next 5 years?
Digital technology has a major impact on tools and on the organizations that the universities support, as well as on price, cus-
tomization, speed, and operationality.
Adaptation to new business
challenges and new tools.
Taking into account cost control
and control of the development of
digital tools.
Definitely the digital transformation
will conduct to a major transformation.
Emergence of new ways of learning. Universal use of Digital. Needs for co-
development and coaching close by.
They will become a true support for
sales; sponsor = senior management
and not HR.
Arrival of new jobs
(digital, data)
Skills issues, regulatory issues,
technological issues, efficiency
issues.
Dual impact of digital technology
and globalization.
Digitalization and
internationalization of training offerings
under severe budget constraints.
Do not be merely a service provider
but an actor in the organization’s
success.
Customization of programs based
on managers’ needs.
The impact of digital technology
makes it necessary to rethink the
training model. It promotes the
individualization of learning programs
and multiple methods, and therefore a
greater pedagogical impact and more
compact content that also makes it
possible to follow the “just requisite to
just-in-time” regarding training tools.
In addition, in a world that continues
to become more complex and shifting,
trainings must constantly be adjusted
to reflect the reality on the ground and
respond to both business challenges
and operational needs.
Need to train more quickly, people
are less available.
Importance of cultural
regionalization, use of technology
to connect groups of individuals in
learning relationships.
The mission of corporate
universities is expanding: beyond
training, the university is an incubator
making it possible to pay attention to
internal and external advances and
offer innovative methods/solutions in
order to remain effective and agile in
an environment of constant
change.
The digital economy entails radical changes in the organization and will spur
reinvestment in human capital and employees. There will be a need for support to
implement these level 2 changes systemically.
Shift toward role of group leader and facilitator in sharing knowledge and
experience, rather than an organizer of transfer of knowledge.
Because - of the public (employees) intergenerationnel approach, - of the definition
between knowledge acquisition and training - of the network environment - ...
They must be closer to talent development. Adapt to the proliferation of
Learning sources and organizations. Focus more on Learning offerings than on
pure training.
With cost reduction and the development of digital technology, remote training
should be booming. Also, the reform of training has had a negative impact on the
financial management of the corporate university.
What they told us...

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Change in management method.
Change in our clients’
expectations.
Internationalization, globalization. A new generation with different
expectations.
Learning organizations, liberated
organizations.
Change in corporate strategy – Change in core activities – Need to strengthen
the sense of belonging.
Regulation (FP, bank and insurance, etc.) digital revolution and impact on ways
of working and managing.
Digitalization of organizations,
change in manager’s role, social role of
the organization as a dynamic human
community.
Better reporting, which enables
better promotion of the impact.
The use of mobile technology for
corporate training and the ability to
share knowledge instantly.
In your opinion, what
other factors would
be likely to stimulate
change?
Distance learning.
Burden for the administrator
– Availability of participants and
instructors – Requirements/obstacles
in obtaining approval from public
authorities.
Shortage of training offerings in
France (archaic pedagogy) providers’
inability to effectively launch a program
on several continents, while being
relevant in each culture and cost
effective.
Relationship with OPCA [Joint
Commission for Collective Training],
constant changes in the organization’s
strategy and needs, budgets.
Volumes to process, spurt of needs
in the project vs. time needed to
develop and implement.
Change in business model related to shift from a training service to the creation
of a group university in the form of a profit center + internationalization of our
deployments.
Budget – Competition with
local or entity initiatives Location in
relation to training teams of large
entities – Lead times and launch times
compared to expectations – Supply-
side communication – Agility in order
to respond to demands between
collective expectations and local
needs.
Complexity of regulation of French training. Administrative burden –
Difficulty for organizations to release employees for training given the pressured
environment.
Availability of internal stakeholders.
Internationalization.
Multi language country culture legal requirements between countries IT materials.
Management of a consultant pool.
Complexity of administrative processes and logistical management of trainings
– Decision makers’ understanding of digital technology.
Internationalization of the offering.
Internal training = more
interruptions than with an outside
provider.
Major challenges faced
in the management
of their corporate
university

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Alignment with core business
Performance
Expertise
Participation
Leadership
Satisfaction
Operationality
Develop the head and the heart
Certification
Work-study
Integration
Ambitions
Creativity
Professionalization
Engagement
Courage
Learning
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Sharing
Fairness
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