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How to get your L&D budget approved

CLO Magazine

Some will have little resistance to getting a budget approved, while others may face serious difficulties. This article will explore key areas to consider when seeking approval of the L&D budget. We have heard many chief learning officers discuss the budget process even during the current situation. Reality check.

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There’s a CLO in all of us

CLO Magazine

Popularized by Dutchman Johann Cruyff, total football is a strategy whereby all players in the team are not only familiar with each other’s roles, but are also able to replace teammates when they are out of position. Especially when it is year-end and people are rushing to use up their training budget.

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Future-proofing learning: Prioritizing L&D in budgets

CLO Magazine

Over the last few years, L&D budgets have increased. And, according to BetterWork Media Group’s 2022 State of L&D Analysis report, nearly two-thirds of the 558 participants believe their budgets will increase over the next 12 to 18 months. Why did budgets increase?

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Meet the CLO Advisory Board: David Vance

CLO Magazine

In 2006, he was awarded CLO of the Year. CLO: What was your official first job in learning and development? CLO: What lessons did you learn in 2020 that you plan on taking with you into 2021? Vance was awarded CLO of the Year in 2006. CLO: How do you enjoy spending your time outside of work? I came in sideways.

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Showing the ROI of key programs on a budget

CLO Magazine

Budgets have been cut or are under scrutiny. Everyone has a role in making the program work. The facilitators’ role is to teach to business impact. With this approach, the entire team has a role to make the program successful. We know the situation you are facing with the COVID-19 crisis. 1: Share the joy.

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How to protect your learning budget amid current uncertainty

CLO Magazine

Yet, given the growing uncertainty about the economic climate and possible recession, many organizations are reassessing their budgets across the board. History has often seen learning and development as one of the first budgets targeted. This makes stronger the case for maintaining (or even growing) your learning budget.

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No Status Quo for the CLO

CLO Magazine

There’s no playbook for becoming a CLO, and if there’s one simple fact that shines through from the hundreds of formal interviews and countless more conversations I’ve had with learning leaders, that’s it. There was a time when the majority of learning leaders grew up through traditional learning and development roles. That’s changing.

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