The Business of Training
Unlock your L&D managers' potential with this comprehensive program, designed to transform them into strategic L&D Business Partners.
Fall 2023
I'm offering this program to two teams this fall. Email me if you're interested.
Is this program for your team?
As an executive investing in your team's growth, this program is designed for your L&D managers and training professionals, enabling them to enhance their skills, align with your organization's objectives, and become indispensable L&D Business Partners contributing to your organization's success.
How will you benefit?
Your organization will benefit from L&D Business Partners who can seamlessly integrate their knowledge of adult education with the needs of the business and execute learning programs that align with organization's strategy. Managers who complete this program will benefit by:
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Completing a diagnostic to determine where to focus in their time.
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Learning content at your own pace.
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Discussing your questions and insights in engaging facilitated sessions.
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Applying what you learn through Make it Real activities.
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Receiving feedback on your work, regular virtual meetings and working sessions.
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Learning from other professionals in your organization.
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Coaching targeted to your development.
Program includes
These are the courses included in this program.
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Business of Training Diagnostic
CourseInvite your team to complete a diagnostic to assess their knowledge of learning and development, skills managing projects and programs and business acumen.
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Course 1: Learning and Development for Managers
CourseIdentify the foundational learning and development skills your managers need to lead the training function, regardless if they have a training background or come from the business.
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Course 2: Managing Projects and Programs
CourseEnsure your learning and development leaders have the skills to help their teams effectively manage projects and programs.
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Course 3: Business Acumen
CourseEnsure your training managers speak the language of business to incorporate business accountability into learning and development programs.
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Business of Training Individual Coaching
CourseInvite your team to complete a diagnostic to assess their knowledge of learning and development, skills managing projects and programs and business acumen.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the program?
The program includes three courses, each of which is one month long.
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Who should participate?
I recommend mangers and leaders who are responsible for learning and development complete this program. They may have a background in learning and development, organization development or human resources. This program can be scaled for emerging leaders, established managers and directors.
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What are the different ways my team will learn?
Your team will learn independently on this site, through virtual meetings and by getting 'real work' done as you apply what you learn to create a learning strategy for your organization.
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What do you mean, we'll get 'real work' done?
This is a practical program where you'll be asked to do real work. The program duration allows you time to create a learning strategy for your organization.
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Does my team need to complete all the courses?
I recommend all three courses in the program to help managers become Learning and Development Business Partners. However, if you find there are groups of leaders who need development in some areas and not others, I can work with you to identify how to best meet your needs. Please email met discuss which works best for you.
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What are the different ways managers will learn?
Managers will learn independently through this site, through weekly facilitated sessions and by applying what they learn to their work.
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What if I prefer an in-person program?
I'd be happy to discuss with you how to offer this program to your team through a series of in-person workshops. Please email me to start a conversation.
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Can you support my team after the program?
Adult education and the business environment are always changing. I offer annual 'refresh' workshops that focus on adult learning developments (e.g., AI) and business changes (e.g., metaverse).
Interested in what else I offer?
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