The future of L&D

In the November/December issue, Training Industry Magazine examines trends they predict will impact the future of learning & development and the broadening role of L&D.

“Learning professionals are now taking a more strategic and proactive role in planning and developing training that’s aligned with business goals,” writes Ken Taylor, president and editor-in-chief at Training Industry, Inc.  “For example, executives are increasingly recognizing that training has become a competitive advantage for organizations vying for talent.”

Taylor’s article names 6 key trends that reflect this broadening role:

1. Training for the gig economy
2. Growing focus on soft skills training
3. Data literacy
4. High capital investment in learning experience platforms
5. Defining L&D’s role in building a learning culture
6. Ubiquity of customer education

The full edition is loaded with topics that once belonged to the realm of science fiction. Are you ready for the future? It’s already here.

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