If it is HR-driven, it lends a silo approach to the exercise, which then makes its application very limited. Business heads will understand better that particular business imperatives of learning. This may be just the foundation of a learning organisation but many corporates are yet laying it. Whether it s access to knowledge in various parts of the company, or nomination for training programmes, these are absolutely essential. Often, these exercises are restricted to certain sets of people.
Different people have different needs, but everyone needs to learn.
Companies with accelerated programmes for fast-trackers also have something for others in the organisation. Take GE, for instance. In a wide sense, learning can happen anywhere, anytime. But a structured programme that eats into an executive s personal time often doesn t yield the desired results. Learning must be in company time.