4 JUNE2021L&D leaders today wear various hats as they juggle a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. Today, they play a more strategic and proactive role in planning and developing training aligned with business goals of the organization. They have become key contributors towards improving organizational performance.The previous year was all about Covid 19. As the virus compelled everyone to stay indoors, most companies had to resort to working remotely. Since last March there has been a tremendous shift in business ecosystem, from in-person (or physical) to virtual processes. As a consequence there has been an increased reliance on adopting a host of new age technologies and digital trends. The new normal at work today not only requires employees to possess required technical skills but also warrants social and emotional skills. To bring workforce up to speed, upskilling them has become a priority for most enterprises. Infact, talent management has climbed the charts to become one of the top most priorities of firms across all segments. Training is no longer a tertiary component. It has today evolved into a means to achieve competitive advantage in the field. The field has also transformed to become more proactive in nature. L&D professionals today are committed to ushering in learning strategies that are well aligned with the organization's key business priorities and performance.From an employee's perspective as well, L&D plays a crucial role today. The new age workforce has different expectations from its employers. They now look for both personal and professional development, which can be brought about through new age training programs. The onus thus falls on L&D leaders to devise stimulating training strategies. The current edition of Women Entrepreneur Magazine brings to the fore a few such talented women L&D leaders who are creating training strategies to build new age organizations. Do let us know your thoughts.Editor NoteThe Evolving Role of Today's L&D LeadersRachita SharmaEditoreditor@womenentrepreneurindia.com
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