The corporate university: meeting the learning needs of a changing workforce

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Title:	The corporate university: meeting the learning needs of a changing workforce
Author(s):	Audrey White, (Based at Alcatel-Lucent University, Paris, France)
Citation:	Audrey White, (2009) "The corporate university: meeting the learning needs of a changing workforce", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 8 Iss: 4, pp.11 - 16
Keywords:	Learning, Professional education, Training
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/14754390910963865 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this article is to detail the importance of providing structured learning solutions and to give an overview of the Alcatel-Lucent University. Design/methodology/approach – The article looks into the Alcatel-Lucent University itself, its approach, the benefits to employees and customers and its future. Findings – This article shows that a structured, comprehensive approach to learning, such as a corporate university, can bring company-wide benefits. Originality/value – The corporate university solution of the Alcatel-Lucent University has brought a number of benefits to both employees and customers and proved the best solution to Alcatel-Lucent's learning needs.