#iSpringNetEvent With David Kelly

Join the next #iSpringNetEvent for a live conversation with David Kelly, SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Bluewater Learning and former CEO of The Learning Guild.
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Dates 27 Aug 2026 12:00 pm (UTC -4) 27 Aug 2026 1:00 pm (UTC -4)
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How L&D Creates Business Value At The Start Of The Business Cycle

L&D teams are often brought in after business priorities have already been set. That's why their role is usually reduced to delivering a course rather than helping shape the solution.

This #iSpringNetEvent will explore what changes when learning professionals become involved at the beginning of the business cycle. David Kelly will discuss how instructional designers, learning consultants, and L&D leaders can better understand the business context behind training requests and connect learning initiatives to meaningful outcomes.

During the session, you'll discover how to:

  • Engage with stakeholders before learning plans are finalized
  • Align training initiatives with current business priorities
  • Identify the organizational challenge behind a course request
  • Define meaningful success metrics before development begins
  • Connect learning results to business performance
  • Demonstrate ROI beyond participation and completion rates
  • Position L&D as a strategic business partner

The event will also include an open conversation and networking with fellow learning professionals as part of the monthly iSpring Learning Exchange.

Meet The Speaker

David Kelly is SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Bluewater Learning and former CEO of The Learning Guild.

David is a recognized learning industry leader who helps organizations connect learning strategy, technology, and transformation with broader business goals.

Register today to learn how L&D can contribute before the plan is already set and make its value clearer throughout the year.

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