L&D and change management may be different professions, but they are deeply interconnected. In today's episode, Jody Lumsden shares how the intersection of these two approaches benefits everyone involved.

This episode covers:

• How L&D practitioners add value to change management initiatives.
• Key change management models that can enhance L&D effectiveness.
• The importance of zooming out to see the bigger picture of the change beyond training requests.
• Aligning the timing of learning/training interventions with the change curve.
• L&D as an advocate for the "people side" of change, complementing technical focuses.
• Tailoring the messages and messengers based on the stage of change.
• How L&D can equip managers to have meaningful conversations during change.
• ...And more!

About Jody Lumsden:

Jody Lumsden is a consultant, speaker, facilitator and author of Needs Assessment on a Shoestring. She has expertise developing and implementing strategy and data-driven performance metrics in the areas of adult and workplace learning, curriculum planning, change management, and leadership coaching.

Check out Jody's LinkedIn profile to personally connect to her. You'll also find a link to buy her book, recordings of presentations, podcast episodes, and published articles.

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• Website: Almlie Consulting
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Additional links from this episode:

• Understanding the Kubler-Ross Change Curve in the Workplace
• Kotter's 8-Step Change Model
• Prosci Change Management
• ATD Change Management Certificate
• Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)