Moving into higher-level or executive positions in learning and development (L&D) requires strategic thinking, business alignment and a clear understanding of what senior L&D roles truly entail. From building the right competencies to navigating common career roadblocks, L&D professionals need a roadmap for stepping into roles like chief learning officer (CLO) or vice president of learning.

In this episode of The Business of Learning, we spoke with Amy DuVernet, Ph.D., CPTM, vice president of learning products at Training Industry, to explore what it takes to grow your L&D career into executive leadership.

Tune in now to hear insights on:

• Key higher-level L&D job titles to know
• The core skills and competencies required to step into executive positions
• The role certifications and professional development programs can play in career advancement
• Common roadblocks L&D professionals face when pursuing higher-level roles — and how to overcome them

Developing effective leaders is more important than ever, but understanding which skills matter most and how to build them can be challenging. From navigating new team dynamics to giving impactful feedback, today’s leaders need both foundational and modern leadership capabilities to thrive.

In this episode of The Business of Learning, we spoke with Gena Cox, Ph.D., organizational psychologist and speaker, and Jevon Gondwe, founder of Influential Skills, to discuss how learning and development (L&D) can help leaders succeed in today’s evolving work environment.

Tune in now for insights on:

• How leadership skills have shifted in recent years and which foundational skills remain essential

• Key challenges leaders face today and strategies for overcoming them

• How L&D can support leaders in giving effective feedback to improve team performance

• Approaches to measuring the impact of leadership skills training

In celebration of Training Industry’s 20-year anniversary, we asked our listeners to share their perspectives on the past, present and future of learning and development (L&D).

In this bonus episode of The Business of Learning, we dig into your submissions and explore the L&D trends that shaped the last two decades — and those that will define the future of the field.

Tune in now to hear insights on:

• How AI-powered role-play is reshaping skills development

• The ways the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the L&D industry

• Why, despite new technologies, the future of L&D remains deeply human