{"id":16182,"date":"2025-11-28T12:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/oeb-insights\/?p=16182"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:50:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:50:45","slug":"the-ld-leader-by-laura-overton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/oeb-insights\/the-ld-leader-by-laura-overton\/","title":{"rendered":"The L&D Leader by Laura Overton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are delighted to spotlight The L&D Leader<\/strong><\/em>, the newest book from long-time OEB Global Council member Laura Overton<\/strong>. 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.

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It\u2019s a timely and grounded guide for anyone shaping learning in 2025.
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Discover the book and get a 40% Black Friday<\/strong> discount at koganpage.com<\/a>, available until 1 December.


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Is your learning strategy delivering measurable value to the business?<\/strong>

The L&D Leader<\/em><\/strong> by Laura Overton <\/strong>and Michelle Ockers <\/strong>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<\/em><\/strong> equips senior decision-makers to transform learning into a strategic driver of business success.

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

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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\u2019s a timely and grounded guide for […]<\/p>\n

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