Kara King

Capability building is increasingly tied to business performance, yet many L&D leaders still struggle to influence executive decision-making. Understand how learning leaders position talent development as a strategic driver of business outcomes. The discussion highlights the language, metrics, and partnerships that elevate L&D within the executive agenda.

• Align how L&D leaders connect learning strategy to business priorities
• Examine how to communicate workforce capability in terms executives value
• Share approaches for strengthening credibility and influence with senior leaders 

As business models evolve, the structure of L&D teams must evolve as well. Learning functions are becoming more integrated with business strategy, talent development, and workforce planning. Understand how modern L&D organizations are structured to support agility, alignment, and measurable impact.

• Navigate emerging models for organizing L&D teams
• Develop learning leaders who partner more directly with business leaders
• Highlight how structure influences learning impact and speed