A learning partnership between L&D and the business: the case of “AXA Academy”

Abstract

Purpose

This article describes a strategic Learning & Development (L&D) initiative that has begun in the UK giving the “story so far” on how the approach has been radically altered.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper details the setting up of the AXA Academy. This model was driven by one of our strategic objectives to enable us to be an employer of choice and develop our staff to a more consistent standard.

Findings

Lessons learned so far include: team members need to be available, for approximately two or three days a month to ensure that the project gets speedily off the ground; and the members of the project teams need to be fully motivated and self starters.

Originality/value

In the financial protection and wealth management industry, there is a real need for consistency in approach and outcomes and the Academy will deliver this.

Citation

Brandon, T. (2007), "A learning partnership between L&D and the business: the case of “AXA Academy”", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710739089