Increasing numbers of experienced L&D professionals now play the role of L&D Consultants, managing a network of relationships with internal client groups. This involves dealing with incoming requests for training programmes, working in a consultative capacity with senior stakeholders to clarify business needs and confirming the nature of any associated solutions.
The key objective of this challenging role is to agree best-practice solutions that employ the optimum blend of resources and that meet the needs of the business in a cost-effective manner. However, the skills and knowledge required to provide effective L&D consultancy do not necessarily come naturally to all trainers.
What's included in the course?
Who is it for?
The course is suitable for L&D professionals who are being required to undertake a consultative role, working with key stakeholders to agree business improvement learning initiatives.
What the delegates will learn
Next steps
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Delegates will apply the following five stages of the consultancy process in accordance with the TAP L&D Consultancy Skills Profile:
Session 1: Introduction to Consultancy
In this session, we consider:
Session 2: Obtaining a Sponsor Brief
In this session, we consider:
Session 3: Validating the Need
In this session, we consider:
Session 4: Formulate a Solution
In this session, we consider:
Session 5: Winning Sponsor Support
In this session, we consider:
Session 6: Initiate Design and Monitor Implementation
In this session, we consider:
Session 7: Evaluate and Debrief
In this session, we consider: