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Increasingly, those working within UN System organisations believe that there is scope to use learning and development processes more
strategically and effectively for improving management capacity and organisational performance. To address this, the Learning Managers
of the system began working towards the development of an Organisational Learning Framework (OLF), which seeks to facilitate the
development of learning with respect to six interrelated principles.
The OLF was presented endorsed in July 2003 by the UN Human Resources Network on behalf of the United Nations Chief Executives
Board (CEB) [Document CEB/2003/HLCM/17]. The preliminary test of the OLF assessment tool within 5 UN organisations confirmed
that there is considerable scope for an improvement in learning processes and in the manner in which learning is used within the
organisations.
The OLF is not a prescriptive policy document to which organisations should adhere, but should be viewed as a process, using a series of
practical tools and support which will allow individual organisations, their managers and of course the learning managers to promote and
monitor the development of an organisational learning culture. As such, the Framework provides a map for increasing the levels of
development and sophistication in learning. It is guided by six principles that seek to define a standard for best practice for learning in the
United Nations System. Indicators associated with each principle offer guidance on how each one can be achieved. Moreover, as a
common UN framework, the OLF has the potential for creating significant and new opportunities for inter-organisational learning and
synergies as well as to support reform efforts, particularly in the areas of performance orientation, mobility and management and
leadership.
Red
Slope
Blue
Slope
Focus on Learning
Sorting the Basics
define early priorities
come up with a policy
get executive support
provide induction
get a budget
keep it simple
Indicators
Indicators
Black
Slope
Living a Learning
Culture
learning linked to careers
performance management
is developmental
communities of practice
organisational learning
multi-year learning plans
The Principles
Indicators
Indicators
Laying Good Foundations
Principle 1
Learning is strategic
Learning enhances the
Agencys ability to meet its
strategic goals and
objectives. Learning is seen
as a strategic and essential
investment in staff.
Principle 2
Learning is part of the
culture
Learning is anchored in the
management culture and its
support systems.
Focusing on Learning
Principles
Indicators
Laying Good Foundations
Principle 3
Learning is a shared
responsibility
Learning is the shared
responsibility of the learner,
the supervisor, and the
organisation. Learning
specialists provide support
to enable and engage staff
and managers in learning
activities.
Principle 4
Learning is accessible
All staff have the right to
access appropriate learning
and career development
opportunities
Focusing on Learning
2 % of staff costs
5 % of staff time
Responsibility is assigned to learners to
proactively seek out learning
opportunities for themselves (mainly
informal, some formal learning).
All staff, regardless of the type of contract,
have access to appropriate learning
through processes implemented in line
with relevant HR policies.
Learning methodologies, which make
learning more accessible, are used (such
as distance and e-learning courses and
programmes), with continuous open and
flexible enrolment.
Supervisors are adequately aware of
learning opportunities so as to provide
guidance to their staff on how to access
learning. Considerable responsibility for
providing information about learning rests
with the Supervisor.
Principles
Indicators
Laying Good Foundations
Principle 5
Learning is more than
training
Learning is both a process
and an outcome. It includes
formal and informal
approaches to developing
knowledge, skills and
behaviours. Learning can be
individual, team or projectbased/oriented. Learning is
not limited to classroombased training.
Principle 6
Learning is effective
Learning needs are met in
an effective way and
learning has a positive impact
on the quality of the work.
Focusing on Learning