Episode description

In this episode, we discuss the significance of continuous professional growth for L&D Professionals and finding educational resources.

Guest: Lavinia Mehedintu, People Experience Manager at eMAG and co-founder and curator of Offbeat.

Highlights:
* L&D and HR roles in general need to be self-aware and keep learning and growing - both as an example of good practice and to help the organization most effectively at the necessary time.
* The primary value add of L&D is understanding how adults learn and creating or identifying the right experiences that support optimal learning transfer.
* L&Ds can keep up to date by learning on the job, getting certifications (where relevant and available - e.g., CIPD, LPI), accessing reliable sources of pertinent information (Offbeat and similar publications), and joining a community of like-minded professionals.

Skills to have as an L&D Consultant:
1. Ability to learn & adapt
2. Problem solving
3. Consultancy & asking questions
4. Tech knowledge
5. Analytics awareness
6. Understanding how adults learn

To join the conversation or get in touch, reach out to Liz Stefan on LinkedIn or email liz[at]niftylearning.io.