Training Industry Magazine - Winter 2023 - 3

FROM THE
EDITOR
MICHELLE EGGLESTON
SCHWARTZ, CPTM
CREATING A PLAN FORWARD
Learning and development (L&D) has
gained recognition as an important
business asset. From helping to
reduce turnover to managing change
initiatives across the organization,
training is quickly becoming a
competitive
differentiator
for
companies. The organizations that
reap the rewards will be ones that lean
into training to close skills gaps and
equip employees with the skills they
need to be successful.
CHANGE DOES
NOT HAPPEN
OVERNIGHT.
SMALL EFFORTS
CAN LEAD TO
BIG IMPACTS.
The
role of L&D
has evolved
considerably over the past few years,
with learning leaders gaining new
tasks and responsibilities outside
traditional training delivery. Learning
leaders are no longer order-takers,
delivering training upon request. They
are now business partners, providing
training programs strategically aligned
to the goals of the business. They are
nurturing employee growth and wellbeing
and creating accessible learning
opportunities
for
employees
at
all
levels. In other words, learning leaders
are busy!
With so many competing priorities,
it can be difficult to determine where
to even begin, especially when facing
large-scale initiatives
like creating a
more inclusive company culture or
increasing employee engagement.
However, we need to be mindful that
change does not happen overnight.
Small efforts can lead to big impacts.
Instead of focusing on the mountain
that needs
to be climbed, let's
focus on that first step and the step
after that.
These small steps can
keep us motivated to achieve our
long-term goals.
This edition of Training Industry
Magazine includes a collection of
articles with tangible tips and insights
to help you maintain the momentum
you need to achieve your training
goals. This issue addresses topics
such as leveraging adaptive learning
to accelerate new growth, the power
of self-directed learning, how to deliver
a successful hybrid learning event,
the rising importance of data literacy
in organizational success and more.
I hope you find some strategies that
can help you create more impactful
and meaningful learning experiences
for your workforce.
It's a busy and exciting time in the
training industry. As we enter a new
year, our editorial team is ready
to help. We have a great lineup of
content planned for the year, with
thought leaders from around the world
sharing their thoughts and ideas. As
always, we love to hear your thoughts,
so please reach out to our team and let
us know what's on your mind.
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.
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