These are exciting times in L&D, for those who see the potential. And there is lots of it! I come across two schools when I speak with L&D people. 1. Those who feel their role is shrinking because of the 'rise' of informal learning and the 'fall' of emphasis on the classroom (their perception). 2. Those who see their role as improving employee capability, whatever that involves. They see a vastly expanded role for L&D. I wonder what will happen to organsiations where their L&D people have the smaller and shrinking vision? Cheers, Paul