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What every L&D Leader needs to know You know you need to manage expectations in corporate training but you also know you’ve probably been asked to fix culture with a two-hour workshop, or heard the words, “Let’s just roll out training on that and we’ll be sorted” you’re not alone. You’re in Learning and Development […]

If you’ve been in Learning and Development (L&D) for longer than it takes to microwave your lunch, you already know: this job is a wild ride. One day you’re launching a program you’ve spent six months building, learners are engaged, leaders are praising it, and your feedback form has you tearing up with joy. The […]

This is the moment everything changes. The moment you step into business-critical Partner in L&D. If you’ve made it to Part 4 of this series, then you already know, L&D can’t keep waiting. The shift we’re talking about isn’t something to put on next year’s goals list. It’s something that needs to happen now. You’re […]

(Way Beyond ROI) Let’s just be honest for a second, most L&D measurement? It’s garbage. Yes, we track things. We collect data. We report on course completions, engagement rates, and maybe a few knowledge checks. But let’s be real… does any of that actually prove impact? You could have a 98% completion rate and still […]

Why Training Should Come Last, Not First Most L&D teams have this completely backwards. They start with training. A manager asks for a leadership course, so they build it. A compliance policy changes, so they create something new. Someone says, “We need a workshop,” and before you know it, the learning team is sprinting to […]

This is the moment. It’s not just another Monday. It’s not just another training request sitting in your inbox.Instead, this is a turning point, a moment to decide whether L&D steps into a business-critical role or continues to sit quietly on the sidelines. Without this shift, Learning and Development remains misunderstood. As a result, we […]

Why This Decision Matters If you’ve been exploring professional development in Learning & Development (L&D), you’ve probably wrestled with a big question: Do I need a certification to succeed? We’ve tackled that before, and the answer? It depends. But today, we’re going a step further, because once you decide you want to invest in learning, […]

Let’s start with the main question: Do Certifications Really Matter in L&D? If you’re an L&D professional, or thinking about becoming one, you’ve probably wondered: Do I need a certification? And: What are the best certifications for Learning and Development Professionals? And… Will it help me land a job? Will it make me more credible? […]

Learning & Development: A Real Profession with Real Skills If you work in Learning & Development, you’ve probably had to explain, more than once, that no, an off-the-shelf compliance module is not a leadership development strategy. And yet, one of the biggest questions I hear is: Do you need certifications to succeed in L&D? If […]

Imagine a rowing team where every member has an oar—but while some pull forward, others row in circles. Despite the effort, the boat barely moves. This scenario mirrors many businesses today when Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Talent Development work in silos. When these three functions join forces, they create integrated talent strategies that not […]