Learning leader

A Learning Leader is commonly employed in a management role within the learning/training and talent function of an organization. The role of the learning leader typically involves the management of the training/learning function of the organization or department. Just as importantly, the learning leader also supports and promotes innovation and change in the organizational culture and helps drive business objectives in the area of learning and development . A crucial difference between managers and leaders lies in the conceptions they hold, deep in the psyches, of chaos and order. Leaders tolerate chaos and lack of stucture... Managers seek order and control.

Key competencies for a learning leader are:

• Customer relationship management
• General management experience
• Knowledge of learning theories, concepts and application
• Strategic leadership
• Technologically resourceful (Brave New World 2000)
• Business acumen

A learning leader combines these competencies to drive higher performance and create strong business outcomes and results Typically, the most senior learning leader in an organization is the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) who controls allocation of learning resources and budgets.