Ep 6 - Learning and Development Strategy: Culture, Coaching, and the Secret to Long-Term Talent

Does your firm treat learning as a checkbox—or a growth strategy?In this episode, host Dave Kells is joined by learning and development experts Mary Ardath and Jason McKeever for a deep-dive into how accounting firms can use L&D to boost retention, improve performance, and build future leaders. From onboarding and technical upskilling to soft skills and succession planning, this episode explores what it takes to create a learning culture that drives firm growth.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the link between L&D investment and staff retentionExplore how learning culture impacts recruiting, engagement, and firm reputationLearn how to connect training strategy to growth, industry expansion, and successionDiscover different L&D models for small firms, from in-house to outsourcedGet actionable ideas to improve soft skills, mentorship, and client relationship developmentListen now!#LearningAndDevelopment #CPAstrategy #StaffRetention #FirmGrowth #TheIndependentCPAFirmPodcast