Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Comparing L&D to Different Contexts

2.0.1 Structure

2.0.2 Industry

2.0.3 Culture

3.0 Factors Affecting the Success of L&D

3.0.1 PESTLE Analysis

3.0.2 SWOT Analysis

3.0.3 Stakeholder Analysis

3.1 Internal & External Factors affecting L&D

3.1.1 Internal

3.1.2 External

4.0 How L&D contributes to the Achievement of the Organisation’s Objectives

5.0 Developing L&D Policies & Practices

5.1 Steps Involved in Developing Policies

6.0 Conclusion

References

Appendix 1 – PESTLE Analysis

Appendix 2 – Swot Analysis

Appendix 3 – Stakeholder Analysis

Appendix 4 – Blue Print Process

Appendix 5 – Budget Request Process

Appendix 6 – People Strategy

Appendix 7 – L&D Polic

1.0 Introduction

As the role of Learning and Development (L&D) continues to evolve, to ensure success, it is essential for organisations to maintain good practice through the adaptation of their policies and practices.  Finsbury Food Group has over 9 sites which all operate independently and therefore for the basis of the report, Lightbody of Hamilton site will be the focus.  Lightbody recognise L&D as a huge enabler of business success and therefore launched a project to understand how the current L&D function compares to other organisations and best practice. The current practices of Lightbody’s L&D function have been compared to those of Business Stream, to identify possible opportunities. The report will focus on the findings of the project and will discuss the similarities and differences between both organisations. It will analyse the key influencing factors of achieving L&D practices and discuss how the L&D function can contribute to the achievement of the organisations objectives.

2.0 Comparing L&D to Different Contexts

Figure 1, outlines the key organisational similarities and differences between Lightbody and Business steam.