The L&D Leader by Laura Overton

We are delighted to spotlight The L&D Leader, the newest book from long-time OEB Global Council member Laura Overton. Drawing on 20 years of research into high-performing L&D teams, Laura distils complex models and industry insights into clear, practical strategies that support both experienced professionals and emerging leaders.

It’s a timely and grounded guide for anyone shaping learning in 2025.

Discover the book and get a 40% Black Friday discount at koganpage.com, available until 1 December.


About the book

Is your learning strategy delivering measurable value to the business?

The L&D Leader by Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers is a strategic guide for senior L&D executives and organisational leaders who want to align learning priorities with business objectives, build workforce capability and drive long-term performance.

Written by two leading industry voices, this book distils over 20 years of research with more than 10,000 L&D professionals and 230 learning leaders. It provides proven tools for assessing focus areas, adopting evidence-based practices and embedding principles that make L&D more outcomes-led, innovative, data-driven and agile.

You’ll discover how to:
– Align L&D strategy with business priorities for maximum impact
– Build workforce skills that meet current and future demands
– Move beyond tools and models to create sustainable learning value
– Lead change in L&D culture, governance and delivery

With real-world examples from McKinsey & Company, Barnardo’s, AstraZeneca and Multiplex, The L&D Leader equips senior decision-makers to transform learning into a strategic driver of business success.

Meet Laura at OEB25 for her sessions and join her book signing on Thursday at 16:00 in the OEB Lounge.