The Mindtools L&D Podcast 445 — Setting up a L&D team
May 21, 2025
Danielle Ware, Head of People Development at Busy Bees Nursery, shares her insights on establishing a Learning and Development (L&D) team from the ground up. She discusses the key triggers for creating an L&D department and emphasizes the importance of quick wins. Danielle dives into how data can inform decisions and adapt training initiatives to align with business goals. Additionally, she highlights the balance between compliance training and engaging learning experiences, touching upon the challenges and triumphs faced during this transformative journey.
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Trigger for Creating L&D Teams
- The creation of an L&D team often follows a business trigger needing more from its people than traditional training.
- This transition focuses on aligning L&D with business goals like growth, impact, and retention.
L&D Impact Beyond Compliance
- L&D's role extends beyond compliance to delivering measurable impact on business outcomes.
- Merely administering courses isn't enough; L&D must address real challenges and prove effectiveness.
Start Simple, Build on Strengths
- Start building an L&D function by leveraging existing learning practices and social networks within the organization.
- Identify quick wins by simplifying processes and aligning with business performance enhancement.