These tools help L&D practitioners connect skills-first thinking to the work people need to do, the capability they need to build, and the support that will help performance improve.

The are mainly designed for L&D specialists who want to:

  • Increase L&D's influence and impact on people and organisational performance.
  • Progress their own CPD by developing their strategic thinking and approach.

But they can also be used by L&D managers or HR generalists involved in L&D design and delivery, to consider skills planning approaches with a performance-led lens.

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