Ep. 24: Making L&D Matter: A Maturity Model Conversation with David James
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Making L&D Matter: A Maturity Model Conversation with David James
What does real L&D maturity look like in 2025? In this episode, Vidya speaks with David James (CLO of 360Learning and host of the Learning & Development Podcast) about his L&D Maturity Model - and what it takes to move from reactive training to strategic, business-aligned learning. They explore how to earn credibility, partner with stakeholders, close skills gaps, and harness AI to drive performance. If you’re rethinking your learning strategy or aiming to increase L&D’s organizational impact, this episode is for you.
Connect with David
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
The Learning & Development Podcast: https://360learning.com/solution/learning-and-development-podcast-by-david-james/
Referenced
Guus Van Deelen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guusvandeelen/details/experience/
Book - Organising L&D for Results: https://www.amazon.com/Organizing-results-Managing-Learning-Maximum/dp/9462724407
Jess Almlie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/
Book - L&D Order Taker No More: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Order-Taker-No-More-Strategic-ebook/dp/B0F83XBBCV
Laura Overton & Michelle Ockers
(The L&D Leader book to be published later this year)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraoverton/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleockers/
Connect with Learnnovators
Website: https://learnnovators.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnnovators/
Connect with Vidya
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