Learning & Development Overview

Purpose

Why we exist: L&D is here to guide team members on their career journey. We strive to foster a culture of learning and development so that Yellowstone Local  remains a great place to work. When our team members can do their jobs, our customers are happy as a result. This makes everyone at Yellowstone Local happy!

Vision

Where are we going: Yellowstone Local seeks to be recognized as a top organization for remote learning & development. We aim for a future where everyone contributes to a culture of curiosity.

Mission

What we do: We empower individual contributors and equip leaders through self-service learning. We accomplish a culture of development by:

  • Focusing on skill-based learning
  • Providing resources to improve career mobility
  • Developing learning journeys for teams throughout the organization

Objectives

Performance indicators

  1. Reduce voluntary attrition by 5% each year by measuring exit survey data related to career development
  2. Secure a 5% increase in the Growth & Development category of the annual engagement survey
  3. Increased access to career mobility: internal transfers, promotions, job shadows, intern for learning, and professional development
  4. Clear evidence of best in class remote learning & development (i.e. Brandon Hall Awards, Industry Speaking Events, Thought Leadership articles, etc.)

Principles

  1. Meaningful and relevant content. We deliver learning solutions that help you reach your professional goals.
  2. Values aligned. Our learning solutions reinforce Yellowstone Local's values and foster continuous learning and curiosity.
  3. Diverse approaches to learning. We apply a blended learning model to find solutions to various individual needs.
  4. Community. L&D offerings available to the public so that everyone can contribute.