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Effective Leadership Within L&D: Six Key Attributes

The shift to a knowledge-driven economy has elevated the importance of skilled leadership in Learning & Development (L&D). Exceptional L&D leaders not only align with organisational goals but also empower a dynamic and engaged workforce. Below, we explore six pivotal attributes that define impactful L&D leaders:

This article highlights some of the qualities that make these people stand out in the L&D industry and what differentiates a great leader from an average, good, or not so good manager.

Acknowledgements

As part of our research, we spoke with several L&D leaders about what they considered to be the key aspects of their roles, when it comes to driving success. Our sincere thanks go to:

Melanie Lepine, Global Head of Talent and E-learning, CBRE 

Chara Balasubramaniam, Vice President Future Skills and Learning, BP plc

Ron Edwards, Head of Learning, Entain plc 

Martyn Bullard, Director of Learning and Development, Sage Group plc

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