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The Trusted Learning Advisor - By Dr. Keith Keating
The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority (Volume 1) - October 3rd, 2023
Important: This is book will be a required read for the October 22nd Event with Dr. Keith Keating.
WINNER: getAbstract International Book Award 2024 - Readers' Choice - Learning Impact
WINNER: Goody Business Book Awards 2023 - Leadership - HR and Employee Development
FINALIST: International Book Awards 2024 - Business: Management & Leadership
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: NYC Big Book Awards 2024 - Business: GeneralDISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Independent Press Award 2025 - Business: General
FINALIST: 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Business
How can I make learning part of the overall company strategy? How do I convince key stakeholders of the value of L&D? How can I develop a proactive approach to L&D rather than reactive?L&D professionals can achieve all these things and more by becoming a trusted learning advisor rather than an order taker. The Trusted Learning Advisor is full of practical tips, tools, and case studies outlining the path learning practitioners need to follow to transform from order takers into strategic consultative business partners.This essential guide includes strategies for developing skills needed to build trust and relationships with stakeholders, practical advice on connecting the learning strategy to business strategy, and communicating all of this to the organization. It also has additional support on critical thinking, communication and influencing skills as well as advice on how to master a growth mindset. Written by an author with over 20 years' experience in the industry, locate the skills that are needed by L&D professionals to become strategic consultive partners by driving value for organizations and unlocking potential. This is crucial reading for all L&D practitioners looking to develop their role as well as positively impact lives through the power of learning and adding true value to the organization.
About the Author
Keith Keating is a Chief Learning Officer at BDO and Academic Director for the University of Pennsylvania's CLO doctoral program. A respected industry author and keynote speaker, he has more than 20 years' experience in the Learning and Development (L&D) industry. He champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one's career trajectory and is also an advocate for talent development. He leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto, Canada.
Reader's Review
The story of Talent Development is being actively rewritten. To develop and grow a future-ready workforce, L&D must bring a strong perspective, a flexible and strategic approach, and an end-to-end mindset to developing talent. In this book, Dr. Keating presents an actionable approach to help reverse the malaise that many L&D organizations now find themselves in. He offers an approach that recognizes how we must become more connected to the business, more consistent in our solutions, and more credible as trusted advisors that enable the outcomes both the business and the workforce need in today’s work environments.
-Brandon Carson, Global Head of Learning, Starbucks