The L&D Must Change Blog
Welcome to the L&D Must Change Blog where we dish out practical tips, insights, and real talk for leaders ready to become true business partners.
Alignment | L&D Operations | Measurement | Stakeholders
Strategic Business Partner | Strategy
It's Time to Move Our Finish Line
True or false? Our learning is complete once the formal course is complete.
What Does It Mean for L&D to Be Strategic?
What does it mean for L&D to work strategically, anyway?
More ≠ Better: It’s Time to Clean Your L&D Content Closet
A clean and curated content library is one sign of a mature L&D function.
Off the Hamster Wheel: How L&D Can Move From Urgent to Strategic
When you can't seem to get off the hamster wheel of urgent requests but want to work strategically. What can you do?
2026: The Year of L&D's Great Reinvention
We can't wait any longer. The time is now for L&TD to reinvent ourselves.
2025 Wrap Sheet: Your Top L&D Must Change Articles and Podcast Episodes
Your top choices for podcast episodes and articles throughout 2025. Hint: practical actions always win.
Strategic Negotiation for Smarter L&TD Priorities
How L&D professionals can align with stakeholders and focus on what truly matters.
Make Every L&D Decision Count Using This Simple Framework
It’s strategic simplification in your pocket.
Secrets for Building a Business Aligned L&D Strategy: Commonalities and Criticalities
Business aligned L&D strategies don't start with brainstorming.
Your L&D Strategy Needs a Scrap List
Your strategy is only as strong as what you don’t include.
Stop Convincing. Start Partnering
If you’re trying to win the argument, you’ve already lost the partnership.
Future-Proofing People Development: 3 Skills You Need Now
What skills are critical for people development professionals in the age of disruption?
Becoming a Business Partner Isn't a Process Change, It's a Cultural Shift
Leaving order-taking behind in favor of working as a strategic business partner means you need to move beyond changing your processes.
Does Saying "No" Damage L&D's Reputation?
Eliminate your fear of irrelevance with an alternate approach.
Why Can’t We Get Buy-In for L&D Initiatives?
Begging for buy-in means we might be approaching our work backwards.
Why Can't L&D Get a "Seat at The Table"?
Complaining about not having a seat indicates that we don't understand what it means to actually have one.
The Power of the Disorienting Dilemma
Getting knocked off kilter might just be the best learning strategy.
Do We Want Behavior Change or Information Transfer?
Let’s get intentional about the purpose of the learning and design accordingly.
L&D Must Change Podcast: Top 5 Episodes of 2024
Get started or get caught up on the L&D Must Change podcast with the episodes at the top of the 2024 download list.
10 Questions to Determine if a Training Request is Worth Your Time
Let's make sure the choice to say yes or no to requests is intentional and strategic.