When training initiatives align to organizational strategy and objectives, learning practitioners ensure training is relevant and has a major hand in achieving results. In today's challenging business environment it is more critical than ever that learning initiatives help drive business success and Strategic Learning Alignment offers a roadmap and resources to make that happen.

Authored by industry veteran Rita Smith, Vice President of Enterprise Learning for Ingersoll Rand, a $12 billion global industrial company, Strategic Learning Alignment will guide readers in how to use the language and tools of business to create unprecedented alignment of learning with business partners. Smith provides a detailed model, real-world application, and tools for success. The book also helps the learning professional

• Assess current levels of alignment

• Understand the business "customer" and its goals

• Engage business leaders

• Communicate results.

Strategic Learning Alignment is available from the ASTD Store in print and Kindle formats.