6 Stages of L&D Growth™ | Development Framework

Helping You Deliver Strategic Value & Maximize ROI

Our proprietary Six-Stage L&D Growth Framework™ is designed to transform your Learning team from a basic training provider into a strategic partner that drives meaningful business results. Each stage in the framework builds upon the successes of the previous one, creating a solid foundation for continuous improvement and long-term impact.

Many L&D teams struggle with the transition from being simple order takers—focused on responding to immediate training requests—to becoming strategic partners who drive business outcomes and cultivate a learner-centric environment in the workplace.

The 6 Stages of L&D Growth framework provides a structured, step-by-step approach to consistently enhancing the impact of learning across your organization while maximizing ROI.
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6 Stages Framework | A Growth Strategy

The PLX 6-Stage L&D Growth Framework™ isn’t just a theoretical concept—it’s a practical, results-driven approach designed to lead your Learning team through each phase of its evolution.

To ensure meaningful progress and success, each stage in the framework is guided by its own distinctive model and balanced scorecard. The models address the specific needs of each phase, while proprietary scorecards track key outcomes such as strategic alignment and ROI, driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

This approach ensures that your L&D team advances with a clear plan and delivers lasting value aligned with your business goals.

The 6-Stages of L&D Growth framework is not about ticking boxes; it’s about driving real, sustainable growth that aligns with your organization’s strategic goals and delivers lasting value.


Leverage our comprehensive, Six-Stage Strategic Development Framework to transform your organization.

The PLX 6 Stages of L&D Growth Framework is designed to meet your team exactly where they are, whether you're just beginning to structure programs or already contributing to strategic initiatives. No matter the starting point, the framework guides your team to improve outcomes at their current stage and provides a clear path for continued growth and advancement to the next level. Where does your team currently stand? Where would you like to be?

  1. Order Takers: Laying the Groundwork
  2. Program Providers: Structuring Learning Solutions
  3. Performance Partners: Enhancing Employee Impact
  4. Strategic Contributors: Aligning with Business Objectives
  5. Change Enablers: Driving Organizational Transformation
  6. Independent Learning Organization: Sustaining Continuous Growth

Each level of the 6 Stages of L&D Growth Strategic Development framework serves as a foundational building block of the PLX Strategic Blueprint for L&D Excellence. Our team of Learning Strategists and Consultants guide learning leaders through the full implementation process and offer extended support, ensuring optimal success.

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