Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2024 - 3

FROM THE
EDITOR
MICHELLE EGGLESTON
SCHWARTZ, CPTM
LEADING LEARNING IN 2024
The pathway to landing a role in learning
and development (L&D) is anything but
linear. Learning leaders come to L&D from
various backgrounds and experiences,
and
oftentimes,
find
themselves
in
uncharted territory with a limited network
of support. Just like with any new role,
becoming a training professional comes
with a learning curve.
WHILE TRAINING
IS CERTAINLY
NOT ALWAYS THE
ANSWER, L&D HOLDS
IMMENSE VALUE TO
EMPLOYEES AND THE
BUSINESS AT LARGE.
As we've seen over the past few years,
L&D is growing in prominence as a key
business driver, and the responsibilities
of L&D are constantly evolving -
moving far beyond delivering training
programs upon request. Learning
professionals now play a role in change
management initiatives, internal career
mobility and future organizational
planning - just to name a few. The list
of priorities on an L&D leader's plate
is ever-growing and expanding, which
can be both frustrating and validating.
While training is certainly not always the
answer, L&D holds immense value to
employees and the business at large.
Managing the business of
learning
requires a balance of the right skills and
knowledge to effectively align training
with the needs and goals of the business.
This issue of Training Industry
Magazine focuses on the role of the
learning leader and examines some of
the core responsibilities of managing
training and development in today's
workplace, including how to select the
right learning technologies, measuring
This edition also features a special
report, " Training Industry's L&D Career
and Salary Study, " that analyzes the
career needs and salary benchmarks
of training professionals across various
organizations and industries. Whether
you're on an L&D team of one or a part
of a larger training team, this study
shares the results from more than 370
learning professionals and highlights
key factors to consider as you navigate
your career. From the most common
job titles and work arrangements to
the skills and attributes of high salary
learning professionals, these insights
can arm you with the information you
need to determine your next steps in
your career journey.
Training Industry is committed to
helping you grow as a learning leader
and create lasting change within your
organizations. As always, we love to
hear from our readers, so please reach
out to our team and let us know the
content that you need to drive your
career forward!
Michelle Eggleston Schwartz, CPTM, is
the editor in chief of Training Industry,
Inc., and co-host of " The Business of
Learning, " the Training Industry podcast.
Email Michelle.
the impact of training, establishing a
training budget, creating an inclusive
learning environment and embracing
the potential of artificial intelligence.
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