Moving from teaching to L&D

What is the best advice for a teacher looking to transition into L&D?

I ran a poll on LinkedIn a couple of weeks back asking people about their background before their first role in Learning & Development or Training.

Transitioning from a teaching or education background (40%) was the most common response. 

Over my many years of recruiting within L&D I have many conversations with teachers looking to move into L&D and they are often frustrated with the assumptions and roadblocks they have to overcome to get their first role.

Here's my advice for teachers aspiring to move into L&D.

• Understand the language of corporate L&D and business. Think how you can support businesses to reach their goals 

• Be prepared to work with SMEs. Your success will depend on your ability to manage stakeholder relationships

• Be prepared for a change of pace and structure 

• Develop your skills in technology and develop storytelling skills to make learning fun

  
  

• Leave any imposter syndrome back at the classroom. Your teaching skills will give you a good foundation and you need to back yourself to adapt.

What advice would you give to a teacher looking to make a move into L&D or training?