Biggest Challenge Of Being A Manager Of Learning And Development At SoulCycle
Samuel, a Manager of Learning and Development at SoulCycle, finds the biggest challenge in the role is "getting the buy-in" for learning and development opportunities, as many struggle to prioritize the necessary time commitment, impacting engagement from both executives and employees. This highlights a common struggle in the field of L&D, requiring Samuel to actively address the perceived lack of time and demonstrate value.
Leadership, Adult Learning, Organizational Development, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
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Samuel Gonzalez
Manager of Learning and Development
SoulCycle
SUNY Hunter College
N/A; Bachelors of Arts
English, Writing & Education
Sports & Fitness
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Balancing the need for learning and development with employees' busy schedules and competing priorities.
2. Securing executive buy-in and support for learning and development initiatives.
3. Demonstrating the value and impact of learning and development programs to employees and stakeholders.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge is sometimes getting buy-in. Many people want learning and development opportunities, but they struggle to find the time to commit. Therefore, they don't necessarily see it as a huge priority.
It's often difficult to get buy-in from executives or from those who will be engaging with the learning.