Join host Amit Garg in a conversation with Laura Bartus, Director, Learning Design at CenterWell Pharmacy - A Humana Company, in this episode Laura shares her inspiring journey from English teacher to leadership roles in L&D, emphasizing the importance of aligning learning with business goals and measuring impact effectively.
Key takeaways:
- Aligning Learning with Business Goals: Understanding the necessity of linking learning initiatives with business performance for impactful results.
- Focus on Impact Measurement: Recognizing the importance of measuring the impact of learning programs, with a focus on behavioral changes in employees and their performance.
- Strategic Approach to Learning Interventions: Emphasizing the need to understand underlying problems before designing learning interventions, highlighting a strategic approach to achieving meaningful impact.
- Building Authentic Relationships: Acknowledging the crucial role of trust and personal connections in consulting roles, fostering effective collaboration and impactful outcomes.
- Domain Knowledge and Trust: Understanding the significance of domain knowledge in building trust with business stakeholders, particularly in specialized industries like pharmacy.
- Team Support: Appreciating the diverse skills and contributions of team members, emphasizing the importance of leadership, facilitation, and data analysis for effective learning and development initiatives.
- Proactive Problem-Solving and Delegation: Learning the importance of patience, proactive problem-solving, and delegation in leadership roles, fostering team growth and effectiveness.
- Continuous Learning and Development: Acknowledging the importance of continuous learning and development in leadership roles, with a focus on empowering others and fostering their growth.
- Recommended Resources: Highlighting valuable books for gaining insights into business acumen, leadership, and team dynamics, encouraging listeners to adapt insights to their unique professional contexts.
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