The Trusted Learning Advisor

The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority
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.

WINNER: getAbstract International Book Award 2024 - Readers' Choice - Learning Impact
WINNER: Goody Business Book Awards 2023 - Leadership - HR and Employee Development
FINALIST: International Book Awards 2024 - Business: Management & Leadership
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: NYC Big Book Awards 2024 - Business: General
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Independent Press Award 2025 - Business: General
FINALIST: 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Business

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.

Contributor: Nigel Paine (Foreword by)

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