Turns out, taking orders is a vital part of the change process for L&D to move from a transactional to a more transformational working partnership with the business.

Yes, L&D. We can have a bigger impact on our organizations when we shift our focus, our mindset, and our approach away from that of an order taker to one where we work as strategic business partners. Also, it's not that black and white. We can't simply swap one for the other.

Many L&D teams feel trapped in a reactive role, fulfilling requests without the chance to address true talent challenges. This post explores seven signs that indicate your team may be seen as order-takers—and offers insights on how to shift to a strategic business partnership role.

Politics exist in every organization and knowing how to work with them in a positive way is an essential part of working more strategically and effectively.

What comes to mind when you think of organizational politics? Disgust? Annoyance? Frustration? Acceptance that they are just part of the office?