The article presents experts view related to the field of training and development. Vince Serritella, vice president, employee development director Grainger Learning Center,W.W. Grainger Inc., says balancing, clarifying and gaining commitment for the learning needs of the entire organization with the parochial needs of the business unit is critical. Frank Russell president and chief executive officer GeoLearning Inc. says senior management, with its focus on business results, is increasingly asking the learning function to justify its budget and demonstrate training's impact on organizational goals.