The Indispensable L&D Partner

Name: The Indispensable L&D Partner
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Learn the Frameworks and Tools to Lead L&D with Confidence and Impact

Created byCandice Mitchell

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Master the key conversations that position L&D as a critical partner to business success.
Leverage proven frameworks to align L&D strategies with organizational goals.
Identify and address organizational challenges using practical tools and methods.
Confidently lead L&D projects that deliver measurable impact and foster a thriving workplace.

Course content

6 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 4m total length

Welcome to "The Indispensable L&D Partner"2:08
Level up as an indispensable l&d partner and strategic ally to the business by investing in your skills and delivering training that drives impact across the organization.
What we'll cover1:16
Develop indispensable L&D partnerships by mastering conversations, using essential tools, and guiding projects with confidence through a proven game plan that makes business leaders value L&D.
Introducing your guide2:25

Overview of the 3 steps0:44
Step 1: Know the business0:49
Step 1: Know the business: Question 12:39
Step 1: Know the business: Question 22:31
Step 1: Know the business: Question 31:57
Identify blockers early by asking what’s stopping progress and what obstacles exist, then proactively present viable solutions to objections to avoid project dead ends.
Additional: Know the business by investigating9:39
Investigate the business by examining macro, industry, and people trends to shape learning solutions, prioritizing the investigation stage at 30–40% of the work.
Step 2: Know the People7:52
Step 3: Build the bridge6:48
Build the bridge between business needs and people’s learning by linking training to pain points and daily work. Emphasize practical tools: templates, posters, and guides, over fluff and unnecessary training.
Part 1: Wrap up1:08

Overview of the 3 tools0:32
Explore the three essential tools for making l&d a business-critical driver: the think, feel, do workshop, the capability framework, and the after action review.
Tool 1: Think, Feel, Do4:19
Unpack the before and after using the think, feel, do tool in performance consulting to map what people think, feel, and do now versus after learning.
Tool 2: Capability Framework®4:41
After the investigate stage, the capability framework defines the proposed solution through performance outcomes, linking objectives to behavior. It uses learning stories and chapters to shape learning purpose and materials.
Tool 3: After Action Review2:26
Part 2: Wrap up0:45
Apply the tools and information to move beyond content churn and become a driver of thriving business and people, shifting training from transactional to just-in-time capability programs.

Why the investigate stage is the most important stage1:46
Learn to lead R&D projects by mastering the investigate stage, the most important phase for understanding business goals, people, and expectations, using a learning decision tree to decide on training.
A quick overview of additional tools used in the investigate stage1:58
Explore tools used in the investigate stage, including a persona template and a learning decision tree. Use a request for learning and development support to guide conversations toward strategic partnership.
The L&D Game Plan (I.E.I.O.™)6:41
Discover the I.O. framework for l&d success—investigate, engineer, implement, optimize—driven by performance consulting, marketing, and design thinking to create outcome-focused learning experiences.

Requirements

No prior L&D strategy experience needed. This course provides all the tools and guidance required to succeed. An open mind and a willingness to learn how to align L&D with business needs.

Description

Are you ready to transform your role in Learning and Development from "just training" to a strategic force that drives real business success? This course is your ultimate guide to becoming the indispensable L&D partner your organization needs—and deserves.

In this practical, results-driven course, you’ll learn the three essential steps to elevate your L&D game: know the business, know the people, and build the bridge that aligns goals and creates a thriving workforce. These steps will help you confidently lead projects, gain buy-in from stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact.

But we’re not stopping there! I’ll share my top three tools—proven strategies that will save you time, streamline your efforts, and showcase your value. You’ll also discover why the investigate stage is the most important part of creating learning solutions, and how to use it to uncover critical insights for success.

Designed for L&D professionals at all levels, this course is packed with actionable insights, expert frameworks, and practical tools. By the end, you’ll have the confidence, clarity, and skills to lead with impact, drive results, and finally feel the joy of knowing you’ve made a difference.

Enroll now and become the strategic L&D pro they’ll never forget!

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Who this course is for:

This course is designed for Learning and Development professionals who want to: Transition from delivering training to becoming strategic business partners. Gain confidence in leading impactful L&D projects. Demonstrate the measurable value of L&D within their organizations. It’s perfect for those ready to step up their game and drive real organizational impact, whether you’re new to L&D strategy or looking to refine your approach.

The Indispensable L&D Partner

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Overview and Intros3 lectures • 6min

PART 1: Become the best L&D Partner with these 3 simple steps9 lectures • 34min

PART 2: The essential tools you need5 lectures • 13min

PART 3: The proven game plan: in 4 stages3 lectures • 10min

Wrap-Up and Next Steps2 lectures • 1min

Get your points1 lecture • 1min

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