Someone’s been there.
Work through real challenges with people who understand the job. Share what worked, what didn’t and what you’re still figuring out.
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR PRACTICE.
Learn together.
Grow in L&D.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. A free community for in-house learning and development practitioners, starting in Malaysia.
Free to join. Built around shared experience.
A little perspective goes a long way.Real conversations. Shared progress.
A community by ASEAN People DevelopmentConnected through WhatsAppFacebookLinkedIn
YOU BELONG HERE
Chose L&D?
Fell into it?
Either way, welcome.
Some of us planned a career in learning.
Others were handed the training calendar.
GLAD brings together people doing the work of developing others. Whether you’re finding your feet or bringing years of experience, there’s room for your questions and your perspective.
In-house L&DHR with an L&D rolePeople development leads
There’s a place for you here BETTER, TOGETHER
A little less guesswork.
A lot more shared learning.
Useful conversations and practical ideas
you can take back to work.
A fresh way to see it.
Learn from invited experts through ideas, practical guidance and thoughtful discussion. Expertise comes with context, not a sales pitch.
Keep your practice current.
Find practical guides and sources to follow. Reports and circulars shared in the community should link back to the original information.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
A little reading.
A useful next step.
Our first practical guides for the work ahead.
No jargon required.
START HERE
Your first 30 days in L&D
A practical starting point when learning has just become part of your job.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Before you book the training
Five questions that turn a course request into a clearer learning need.
FIELD NOTES
Look beyond the feedback form
Simple ways to check what people use after a learning session.
These are original GLAD guides, not official circulars. For Malaysian training schemes and current requirements, consult HRD Corp’s official website .
NOV13FRIDAY · 2026
OUR FIRST COMMUNITY GATHERING · FREE TO ATTEND
GLAD Meet & Connect
A casual afternoon of networking and introductions.
LET’S START WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Three questions.
Plenty to learn from each other.
How did you get into L&D? What are you working on? What would you like help with?
Join the discussions ↗
Share anonymously. No name, email or account needed.
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Your community.
Where you already connect.
Choose the channel that works for you.
You don’t need to join all three.
ASK THE ORGANISERWhatsApp
Facebook
LinkedIn
Ask about joining the WhatsApp community. This link opens a conversation with the organiser.
Enquire on WhatsApp SHARE & DISCUSSBring your questions, share experiences and take part in group discussions with fellow practitioners.
Visit the Facebook group CONNECT & LEARNExchange professional perspectives and connect with others working in learning and development.
Visit the LinkedIn groupMembership requests are reviewed by admins. Group rules apply on every platform.
A SPACE WORTH PROTECTING
Questions welcome.
Sales pitches, by permission.
Learning comes first. We respect confidentiality, welcome every level of experience and keep promotion under admin review.