How to Take a Consultative Approach to Sustainable Learning Programs with Jess Almlie

In today’s episode, Massimo is joined by Jess Almlie. Jess has worked in the talent development field for more than 20 years in nonprofit, for-profit, and higher education organizations. She is currently serving as Vice President of Learning Experience in the Benefits Division of WEX, a leading financial technology service provider with over 5,000 associates around the world. In this role, she is responsible for casting vision, defining effective learning strategy, developing learning leaders, and working collaboratively across the organization.

Jess has a BA in organizational communication and a Master’s in educational leadership as well as a certificate in Improving Human Performance. She volunteers as a National Advisor for Chapters within the Association for Talent Development and is a member of the Talent Development Think Tank Community.

Highlights from today's podcast include:

• How to create impactful learning experiences that people will remember
• Influencing stakeholders to implement learning and development programs
• How to help managers see the value of a program if they haven’t had the experience first hand
• How to know you are chartering a successful path forward with your learning programs in a company
• Creating a sustainable L&D program that continues to have an impact on those involved
• The 3 elements to blended learning approach and hybrid model
• The challenges of scaling L&D programs
• The one thing she wishes everyone knew about talent and learning

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