ELW: The Consultant's Playbook: Best Practices, Roadblock Realities, and Success Strategies for L&D Professionals

EMPLOYEE Learning Week

The Consultant's Playbook: Best Practices, Roadblock Realities, and Success Strategies for L&D Professionals

Thinking about a move into consulting? Get the inside track from Debbie Richards, a learning architect with over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to the talent development community.

As a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast and expert in creating scalable learning solutions, Debbie understands the journey of transforming expertise into a successful independent venture.

This practical session will delve into the essential best practices for launching and growing your consulting business, expose the common roadblocks you might encounter (and how to navigate them), and provide concrete tips to ensure your success. Walk away with a clearer vision and actionable strategies for your transition.

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Debbie Richards is a learning architect and self-proclaimed tech enthusiast. With over three decades of experience, she has consistently guided enterprise teams in crafting immersive learning programs that yield tangible results. Her expertise is creating a well-defined vision and roadmap, uniting various tools, platforms, and content into user-friendly, scalable solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Her commitment to the field extends beyond her professional role, as she passionately mentors fellow learning professionals and holds a director position at L&D Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing coaching, mentoring, and resources to talent development professionals, enabling them to excel in their careers.

In addition to her remarkable career achievements, Debbie's contributions to the learning community are evident in her role as the past president of the Association of Talent Development, Houston chapter, and as a former national advisor for ATD chapters. Her dedication to knowledge dissemination is further demonstrated through her authorship of "Seeing the Possibilities With Augmented Reality" and "Preparing Your Organization for New Technologies" publications in ATD's TD at Work series.

Debbie's profound impact on the learning industry is exemplified by her recognition as a "Guild Master" by the Learning Guild in 2022. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her consistent and high-quality contributions to the community, transforming it into a thriving hub for learning and innovation.