From Order-Takers to Advisors: A Practical Guide to Building Influence Muscles in the L&D Function

Execution used to define L&D’s value.
Today, it’s the baseline.

As AI accelerates content creation and learning delivery, organizations are no longer investing in L&D teams that simply build programs. They’re investing in teams that can diagnose business problems, influence decisions, and drive measurable change.

This guide explores what it takes to make that shift.

The free ebook addresses the influence gap holding many L&D functions back, and outlines a practical way forward.

Explore

• Why execution alone no longer secures L&D’s seat at the table
• The mindset shift required to move from service provider to trusted advisor
• Four core influence muscles that enable L&D to shape priorities and outcomes
• Practical examples of how L&D teams reframe requests into business conversations
• A self-assessment to identify where influence is strong—and where it breaks down

This isn’t theory or thought leadership. It’s a system for changing how L&D operates in real organizational conditions.