Need to get stakeholders on the same page?

Build confidence in L&D conversations. Understand what people need, agree priorities, and keep expectations clear as the work develops.

Prepare for your next stakeholder conversation

Identify who needs to be involved. Prepare questions about the problem, desired outcome, constraints, and responsibilities, then agree and record the next step.

Learning Needs Analysis Canvas

Capture the key information for a learning needs analysis in one canvas.

View Resource

L&D Vendor Management Checklist

Support the selection and management of external L&D providers.

View Resource

Business Acumen Builder for L&D Worksheet

Build your understanding of the business context for L&D decisions.

View Resource

Have clearer conversations about L&D

Explore free articles and videos on stakeholder conversations and learning needs. Use them to practise asking questions, checking assumptions, and explaining your recommendations.

L&D Consulting Planner

Plan an L&D consulting conversation and organise the information you gather.

View Free Resource

7 Tips for a Winning Learning and Development Strategy

Explore practical steps for connecting your L&D strategy with organisational needs.

Read the Guide

Stakeholder Mapping for L&D: Identifying Allies, Blockers & Buyers

Identify the people involved in your L&D work and plan how to engage them.

Read the Guide

Strengthen your consulting skills

Explore Learning & Development Fundamentals to connect stakeholder conversations with needs analysis, design, and evaluation. Apply the learning to a current workplace challenge.