This June, we are proud to announce that Black in L&D is celebrating its 4-year anniversary! Over the years, our community has grown and evolved, experiencing both growing pains and incredible successes. Through it all, our amazing members have consistently offered support, guidance, and encouragement to one another, creating a safe, vibrant, and empowering environment. To mark this milestone, we are excited to kick off a new member spotlight series, where we celebrate and highlight outstanding members of our community. Black in L&D Members can now nominate others to be featured and celebrated in upcoming editions (the link to the nomination form is in our group). For Volume 1, June 2024, we proudly present our top contributors, specifically to our thriving Facebook group: 🏆 James Manning - All-Star Contributor 🏅 Ryan K. Bell, MBA, CPTD - Top Contributor 🏅 Cori S. - Top Contributor 🏅 Marla Pruitte, BA, MSA, MAEd - Top Contributor 🌟 Kim Louise - Rising Contributor These exceptional members have gone above and beyond to contribute to our community, helping to make it the thriving network it is today. Join us in celebrating these incredible Black in L&D members by leaving a comment or sharing this post to spread the word! Stay tuned for more spotlights, and remember to nominate other members for future features. We're excited to see where BLD goes from here! For now, we continue to build a supportive and inclusive space for all Black professionals in the Talent, Training, Learning, and Development industry. #BlackInLD #CommunitySpotlight #TopContributors #4YearAnniversary #CelebrateSuccess #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment
Black in L&D
Professional Training and Coaching
Together we learn, together we lead: a community of black L&D professionals
About us
Black in L&D is a community initiative dedicated to providing a wide range of resources and opportunities to support the growth and success of Black professionals in the Talent, Training, Learning, and Development industry. We are excited to share that we are on the path to becoming an officially recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our vision is to create a safe and inclusive space where our members can connect, learn, and grow together, fostering a community of excellence and empowerment. Our mission is to build a supportive and empowering community for Black professionals in L&D, where our members can access valuable resources, receive mentorship, and connect with like-minded individuals. Additionally, we are committed to advocating for representation and equity in the industry and raising awareness about the unique challenges that Black professionals face. Our goal is to promote collaboration, education, and advocacy to create a more diverse and equitable industry that values the contributions of all individuals. We believe in working toward positive change and elevating Black professionals in L&D to pave the way for future generations. Black professionals: Join us on LinkedIn and Facebook to become part of our vibrant and supportive network of professionals. Whether you seek advice, inspiration, or collaboration opportunities, Black in L&D is here to help you thrive in your career. Non-Black professionals: Support our initiatives! Follow this page to stay current on ways you can support and partner Black in L&D. Let's work together toward creating a more inclusive and equitable future in the Learning and Development industry.
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www.blackinld.org
External link for Black in L&D
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington D.C
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
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Washington D.C, US
Employees at Black in L&D
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Kerri H. D.
Education & Training Project Manager | Learning Experience Designer | E-Learning Designer | Coaching | Storytelling | Strategic Planning
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Sharie Gray
Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer| Video Content Developer
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Yolanda Larner, CPTD
Transforming Organizations through Strategic Learning & Development Leadership
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Mallori Steele
Program Manager | Project Manager | Learning Experience Designer | Strategic L&D Consultant | Corporate Trainer
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The results are in for the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2024, and they are unlike anything in its 11-year history. The key take aways: 1. AI dominates It’s not just #1 on the table, it’s #1 by an unprecedented amount, in every region, and across every work group. The scale of the vote is insane. 2. Skills and data are back to stay With AI taking so many votes – did anything else manage to rise up the table this year? Yes, two options did – see slide 3 of the carousel for the full table of results. 3. The ‘pandemic effect’ is over During the pandemic lockdowns there was a brief uplift in support for the more human side of learning. Votes for Collaborative/social learning and Coaching and mentoring rose. That’s over now, with a full focus on data and skills. It is the reversal permanent? (See slide 8 for more.) 4. Everyone has challenges In previous years, 40% of respondents answered the question ‘What L&D challenges do you face in the year ahead?’ This year, it was 94%. What were their concerns? AI and technology generally, and budgets and resources too. See slides 9-11. We’ve never had so many replies to the challenges question. The 27,000 words were more than the length of Ernest Hemmingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. There’s no doubt about it – L&D feels under pressure. I’ll publish a follow-up report focused on this. To download the full L&D GSS Report for 2024, click the link in my LinkedIn profile, or the link in the first comment below. For more research like this, follow me. My next report, due out in early April, will explore use cases of AI in L&D: behind all the talk, who’s actually doing what? Methodology: The survey ran for 59 days from 6 December 2023 to 2 February 2024. It had four questions, of which only one was obligatory: ‘What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2023?’ Participation was invited by email and social media. 3,270 people participated from 97 countries. Thanks to the report partners making the survey possible: Sponsors: OpenSesame, getAbstract, Speexx, Netex Learning, Learning Pool, Lexonis Media partners: Learning News, Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference, eLearningIndustry, OEB Global Conference #GSS24 #learning #research #learninganddevelopment
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🌱 It's GROW day! Today we kick off the GROW Pre-conference for The Learning Exchange. We're excited to share an incredible opportunity from our partner and sponsor, Growductive Consulting, led by the visionary CEO and founder of Black in L&D and The Learning Exchange, Mallori Steele. 👉🏿 Introducing the GROW Community: a unique social learning, coaching, and mentoring space designed to help you connect, learn, and thrive in your professional journey. From Mallori Steele's rich journey of transformation - from a stay-at-home mom to a tech manager at a Fortune 50 company, to facing layoffs and then soaring as an entrepreneur and non-profit founder - the GROW Community is born out of firsthand experiences of overcoming career obstacles and leveraging the power of collective wisdom. 🌟 If you're starting, transitioning, aiming to freelance, or ready to secure larger clients, the GROW Community offers personalized coaching, specialized workshops, and a collaborative environment to ensure every step of your journey is supported. 👥 🔜 With limited spots available, they're inviting individuals who are deeply committed to real, tangible growth. By joining the waitlist, you secure a chance to be part of this transformative community and access an exclusive Q&A session to ensure it's the right fit for you. 💡 Sign up for the waitlist by February 21: https://lnkd.in/ec6wUMuC Let's GROW🌿 #GrowCommunity #SocialLearning #Coaching #Mentoring #ProfessionalGrowth #JoinTheWaitlist #freelancing #consulting #smallbusinessstrategy #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessowner
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It's LX24 Week!! We're ready to kick off this year's conference with: 👉🏿 GROW Coaching Sessions 👉🏿 We Outside In-Person Networking Events 👉🏿 LX24 Presentations, Panels, and Fireside Chats Registered attendees can replay all sessions from February 9 - March 9, 2024. So, plenty of time to circle back! We'd love your support this Black History Month as we platform 60 Black Speakers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etYmmN_8
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We're live this Friday, February 2, with a countdown to The Learning Exchange! Join our hosts, Tameka J. Harris and Manny Golden, as they discuss all things LX24, GROW Pre-Conference, We Outside, and a Q&A with some LX Speakers: Ishea Shepherd, NAAEI- Faculty, CAM, Dana Duckworth 🔊, T'Edra Z Knox, MS, ACC, Tameka Stewart, Alecia Geter, CPTD and Rachel Williams! Don't wait to register for The Learning Exchange; the ticket price goes up on February 1st: https://lnkd.in/etYmmN_8
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A heartfelt thanks to our LX24 Volunteers! As we prepare to kick off another fantastic Learning Exchange next week, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers. Your enthusiasm and support of The Learning Exchange do not go unnoticed. Thank you for lending us your hands, your eyes, and your time. Charlotte Plasencia, Dorina W., Jazmin Webster, Jennifer G. Beech, Ph.D., Konstance Allen, LaShari Wright, M.Ed, Lisa Brooks, Nikesha Tilton, Renee OConnor, Sonya C. Ponds, T.J. Akisanya, MSc, Zainab Hafiz. And many not pictured: Brittany Bediako, Chelsea Desormes, M.Ed. (Suero), Danielle K., Hilary Johnson-Lutz, PhD, Kim L. Whiteside, Dr. Nikiya McWilliams, Ed.D., M.Ed., M.P.A., Tiffany C.
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The GROW pre-conference is an essential component of The Learning Exchange experience! Our GROW coaches are dedicated to social and interactive learning, where attendees are encouraged to actively participate by coming on stage and unmuting to ask questions for real-time feedback. In 'LinkedIn Amplify,' with Portia Obeng, you'll discover strategies to optimize your LinkedIn profile and content. In 'GROW Your Data Visualization', Vanessa Da Costa teaches you how to turn data into captivating visual narratives. In Mastering ATS and Design Resumes with Ebony Lawrence, you'll learn top tips and tricks when creating resumes for Applicant Tracking Systems to get past the algorithms and create visually appealing resumes for recruiters and hiring managers. In the Master Resume Template session, Mellissa Cheema discusses how to develop a versatile and comprehensive career story so you always have a master resume that is comprehensive and adaptable to various job opportunities. Perfect your resume with the 'Review and Refine' workshop with Tarah Taylor, a focused session on enhancing and perfecting your resume. Receive real-time advice and feedback to fine-tune your resume, ensuring it showcases your qualifications and experiences in the most compelling way. 'Interview Mastery' offers a chance to practice and refine your interview skills, led by Jameson Dixon Jr. and Rachel Williams. In this session, you'll observe mock interviews followed by immediate, constructive feedback that reflects real-world scenarios. Explore the art of building a supportive professional network in 'Building Your Personal Advisory Board.' In this session, Chemia Woods will share her experience building an A-team. In 'Recognizing and Applying Your Authority,' you'll learn how to unlock your leadership potential and extend your influence with Oneka Cornelius. Laëtitia Gnago, discusses 'Professional Confidence and Alignment' which focuses on boosting self-assurance and aligning your career with your values. Engage in '1-1 GROW Networking' throughout the day. We'll match you with other attendees for focused, one-on-one conversations, ideal for forging meaningful professional connections. With your Learning Exchange registration, you have access to the pre-conference and two days of virtual presentations, fireside chats, and panels. Our networking lounge will be open for ongoing connections! Register now and prepare to GROW! #blackinld #learningexchange #thelearningexchange #professionaldevelopment #blackhistorymonth #professionalgrowth
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We're just over a week away from The Learning Exchange! Still on the fence about registering? Swipe to get some of your questions answered, or post them in the comments. View the schedule, check out the speakers, and register here: https://lnkd.in/etYmmN_8
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Are you registered for The Learning Exchange? Don't procrastinate; the price goes up on February 1st! Register now: https://lnkd.in/etYmmN_8 You're invited to kick off The Learning Exchange at one of our in-person networking events, We Outside! We're connecting in person on Wednesday, February 7th (various times; check your city). - Baton Rouge, Blend @ 6:00 pm CST - Charlotte, Suffolk Punch Brewing-South End @ 6:45 pm EST - Dallas, Sidecar Social Addison @ 6:00 pm CST (Addison Location) - DMV, Dudley's Sports Bar @ 6:30 pm EST (Arlington) - Hartford, The Russell @ 6:00 pm EST - Los Angeles, Post and Beam @ 6:00 pm PST - Montego Bay, Uncorked @6:00 pm CST - Orlando, Eola Lounge @ 6:30 pm EST - Pittsburgh, The Eagle-Pittsburgh @ 6:00 pm EST - Tallahassee, The Edison @ 6:00 pm EST - St. Louis, The Armory @ 6:00 pm CST ➡ How to attend? Show up! That's it. There is no reservation - no RSVP. We're doing this 90s Cheers style. ➡ How much does it cost? You pay for whatever you order, like any other restaurant experience. ➡ Can non-Black people attend? Absolutely! The Learning Exchange and our networking events are inclusive to anyone who would like to attend. We'd love to see you there. Tell us in the comments which We Outside you are attending?! Thank you to our Global Liaison for her hard work on this initiative - Sharie Gray!! Thank you to all of our hosts for volunteering: Susana Reyes Lee, PhD, CPTD, Veronica Reed, Adriane Powell, M.Ed., CPTD, Aliyah Turrentine, M.Ed , Monique St. Paul, Dr. Tanitra Scorza, Melanie L. Denny, MBA, CDBS - Personal Branding Consultant, Tameka Stewart, Jordan Dyson, Jennifer Kennedy, and Daniella Cross-Wilkins, BS, MS, FCCM, CPM #thelearningexchange #blackinld #professionalgrowth #networkingopportunities
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🔴 We're going LIVE with our LX24 Hosts, Manny Golden, and Tameka J. Harris, to bring you closer to the heart of The Learning Exchange. Manny and Tameka will answer all your burning questions and chat with some of our incredible speakers, like Deborah Harris! 🗓️ Mark your calendars: Jan 22 & Feb 2 at 1 PM EST. If you haven't registered for The Learning Exchange, do not miss out! https://lnkd.in/etYmmN_8 We can't wait to see you there! #LX24 #professionaldevelopment #professionalgrowth #professionalgoals #blackinld #thelearningexchange #LearningExchangeLive #AskTheMCs #JoinUsLive
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