learning and development – Dr. Treca Bourne

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

A Quick Thought on a Long-Running Debate in L&D

A split-screen illustration compares two settings labeled “Tactical Trap” and “Strategic Alignment” under the question “Where Should L&D Sit?” On the left, in a dark basement-like space, an overwhelmed L&D professional sits among piles of burning paperwork labeled “Urgent,” symbolizing reactive work. On the right, in a bright outdoor corporate setting, two professionals have a strategic planning discussion beside a growth chart, with the words “Visibility,” “Influence,” and “Access” floating nearby. The caption at the bottom reads: “Align L&D Strategically, Not Tactically.”

Where should Learning and Development sit in an organization? It is a familiar debate, but the answer is often simpler than we make it. If you expect L&D to operate strategically, align it strategically.Do not tuck the function deep inside an operational unit and then wonder why the work becomes reactive. Placement shapes scope. If …

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June 14, 2025December 29, 2025

Talent Development vs. Learning and Development

Continuing with this term conflation mini-series, while Talent Development and Learning and Development (L&D) are closely related, and sometimes used interchangeably, they serve different scopes and strategic purposes. Here’s a breakdown to distinguish the two. Talent Development vs. Learning and Development by Dr. Treca BourneDownload