Most managers and executives would likely agree that learning and development is an important ingredient in the future success of their organizations, and most folks would tell you that professional development opportunities are an important consideration when evaluating potential employers.

However, that doesn’t always translate into meaningful learning and development efforts within organizations. Take, for example, this diversity training, from learning and development mastermind, Michael Scott…

Now, this lack of meaningful and substantive organizational development isn’t necessarily from a lack of willingness or effort (though sometimes it is). Often, it’s simply a matter of folks just not knowing where to start or even really how to start thinking about it.