Recommended for:
The L&D as Business Partner course is ideal for you if you’re an L&D practitioner responsible for the strategic provision of learning and development
for your organisation; or if you’re an outsourced and/or externallybased
consultant wanting to acquire the skills and knowledge required to operate as a business partner.
Course overview:
This one-day course will help you to boost your own credibility with fellow senior managers operating at strategic levels within a company, and further develop your business partnering skills; using a holistic approach.
Course benefits:
You’ll leave with an overview of the theories and practical examples needed to help you explain the role of ‘business partner’ and the potential contribution to an organisation. You’ll also be able to position L&D in relation to the strategy of an organisation.
Additional information:
L&D as Business Partner can also be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
L&D as Business Partner
Duration:
1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
21 November 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £560 + VAT
L&D as Business Partner can also be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
The role of business partner
- developing the ability to think strategically
The contribution of L&D to the organisation
- conducting an external analysis of the organisation
- assessing internal capabilities and policies
- aligning your L&D strategy with organisation goals
Policy and strategy issues
- the purpose and content of L&D policy
- alternative ways to communicate policy
- service-level agreements
Strategies for implementing L&D policy
- internal versus external provision
- shared services
- cost centre versus profit
Setting and evaluating performance standards
- the value of needs analysis at all levels
- the importance of setting performance standards
Review, action planning and evaluation.