Trusted Learning Advisor: The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority

How can I make learning part of the overall company strategy? How do I convince key stakeholders of the value of L&D? How can I develop a proactive approach to L&D rather than reactive? L&D professionals can achieve all these things and more by becoming a trusted learning advisor. Written by an author with over 20 years' experience in the industry, this book explains what skills are needed by L&D professionals to become strategic partners to the business. Full of practical tips, tools and advice, The Trusted Learning Advisor covers everything from identifying the maturity level of an organization and connecting learning to the business strategy through to measuring the value of learning and communicating this impact to the organization. There is also extensive discussion of the key skills needed to be a trusted learning advisor and practical advice on how to develop them. These skills include evidence-based research, evaluation of learning, facilitation, virtual learning, digital and technology skills as well as data-driven analysis and decision making. This essential guide also includes additional support on critical thinking, communication and influencing skills as well as advice on how to master a growth mindset. Full of examples, tips and global case studies from companies including HSBC, General Motors, Walgreens and Hearst Magazines, this is crucial reading for all L&D practitioners looking to develop their role as a strategic business partner and add true value to the organization.
Use this practical guide to develop the skills you need to become a trusted learning advisor to the business and make L&D part of the wider company strategy.
How can I make learning part of the overall company strategy? How do I convince key stakeholders of the value of L&D? How can I develop a proactive approach to L&D rather than reactive? L&D professionals can achieve all these things and more by becoming a trusted learning advisor rather than an order taker. The Trusted Learning Advisor is full of practical tips, tools, and case studies outlining the path learning practitioners need to follow to transform from order takers into strategic consultative business partners.This essential guide includes strategies for developing skills needed to build trust and relationships with stakeholders, practical advice on connecting the learning strategy to business strategy, and communicating all of this to the organization. It also has additional support on critical thinking, communication and influencing skills as well as advice on how to master a growth mindset. Written by an author with over 20 years' experience in the industry, locate the skills that are needed by L&D professionals to become strategic consultive partners by driving value for organizations and unlocking potential. This is crucial reading for all L&D practitioners looking to develop their role as well as positively impact lives through the power of learning and adding true value to the organization.