Every leader’s L&D journey begins somewhere. For Justin Bridegan, Vice President of Training & Development at Stellar, that journey involved building an L&D department from the ground up. It wasn’t easy, but it was extremely rewarding… and even resulted in a comprehensive learning solution with over 10,000 courses. Listen as Ron and Justin discuss this transition, including working with stakeholders to get buy in, utilizing existing technology to streamline implementation, and keeping employees involved and engaged at every step to foster a lifelong culture of learning for the organization.

Takeaways

• Justin Bridegan transitioned from marketing to L&D to make a meaningful impact.
• A strong onboarding program is crucial for employee retention.
• Gaining buy-in from leadership is essential for L&D success.
• Communication and transparency help manage expectations during change.
• Leveraging existing resources can enhance training programs.
• In-house experts can provide valuable training insights.
• Personalized learning experiences improve employee engagement.
• Measuring training impact is vital for demonstrating value.
• Investing in employee development positively affects retention rates.
• Embracing challenges is key to success in L&D.

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