Heidi Kirby is an L&D strategy consultant with a PhD in instructional design and over a decade of experience. She discusses the necessity of strategic thinking within L&D teams and how to effectively manage stakeholder expectations. The conversation highlights building diverse teams and beginning projects with evaluation in mind. Heidi shares insights from her experiences, including designing for NASA, and emphasizes the importance of aligning L&D initiatives with organizational goals for enhanced learning and performance.

Industry experts Dr. Heidi Kirby and Loren Sanders debate whether Learning & Development can be replaced by communications. They discuss the importance of tailoring learning strategies, collaboration between departments, clear communication in compliance training, and bridging the gap between marketing and L&D for enhanced learning outcomes.