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Aligning L&D with the business: a blueprint for success. By Cathy Hoy


is not just a strategic advantage – it’s a necessity. As L&D leaders, your challenge is to ensure that your initiatives not only support, but also drive, the organisation’s goals.


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Understand the business goals The fit t t at  a  understanding of your organisation’s


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Learning and Development with broader business objectives


strategic goals. Whether it’s entering new at ah at t  ha t atat  these objectives will allow you to tailor your L&D initiatives accordingly.  a  t a    a at th t t tat that  tat ta th aa  th  a   ta th t   in, read relevant reports, follow relevant thought leaders, engage with industry aat t a th  t a at  at fiaa t a tat aata t t ta about ‘learning’ and ‘training’.


Conduct a skills gap analysis Once you have a clear understanding of the  a t a  a aa t t t a ha required to achieve these objectives. This  aat th t      a t aa h t   It’s also useful to try and predict future needs, this is where understanding at  a h th a at  aat  a h


Integrate L&D into business processes L&D h  a tat t the daily operations of your business. This a  a tt >


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