What every L&D Leader needs to know You know you need to manage expectations in corporate training but you also know youâve probably been asked to fix culture with a two-hour workshop, or heard the words, âLetâs just roll out training on that and weâll be sortedâ youâre not alone. Youâre in Learning and Development […]
If youâve 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 youâre launching a program youâve spent six months building, learners are engaged, leaders are praising it, and your feedback form has you tearing up with joy. The […]
Why This Decision Matters If youâve been exploring professional development in Learning & Development (L&D), youâve probably wrestled with a big question: Do I need a certification to succeed? Weâve tackled that before, and the answer? It depends. But today, weâre going a step further, because once you decide you want to invest in learning, […]
Learning & Development: A Real Profession with Real Skills If you work in Learning & Development, youâve 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 […]
Moving from Support Act to Center Stage Weâve been talking about this shift for decades, hinting at it in conference rooms and dreaming of the day Learning and Development (L&D) would be seen not as a support function but as L&D as a strategic function. The time may finally be here. Is L&D ready to […]
From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner: How L&D Can Speak the CEOâs Language Ever feel like Learning & Development is treated as a ânice-to-haveâ in your organization? Youâre asked to whip up a training session or create a quick program, and you deliver. Then itâs on to the next request. The cycle is endless, but hereâs […]
Originally published January 11, 2022. Updated March 14th, 2025. Well, that was a fantastic learning experience! I recently completed the Leading L&D program as part of the Bersin Academy. In fact, Iâve already started the next course, The Employee Experience. As someone whoâs always seeking ways to make learning impactful, I wanted to share my […]