Jess Almlie

In this engaging discussion, Jess Almlie, a seasoned L&D leader and author of 'L&D Order Taker No More', draws on her over 20 years of experience to help L&D teams elevate their roles. She tackles the pitfalls of being reactive, emphasizing the need for strategic partnership over mere content creation. Jess introduces valuable tools like the 'Order Taker Assessment' and shares insights on navigating organizational politics while building trust. Listeners gain actionable advice to transform their approach and drive meaningful organizational impact.

Jess Almlie, a learning and development leader and author of 'L&D Order Taker No More,' dives into transforming L&D from a service-based role into a strategic partner. She discusses the harmful habits that keep L&D stuck in a transactional mindset and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over immediate solutions. Jess shares techniques like pausing before responding and using self-reported data as a powerful indicator of change. Her insights on building trust with stakeholders and measuring impact are invaluable for anyone in the L&D space.

Jess Almlie, an experienced L&D consultant and author of 'Order Taker No More!', discusses transforming L&D from a reactive order-taker to a proactive strategic business partner. She explores why L&D often feels like a drive-thru service and examines the root causes behind this behavior. Jess shares three key foundations for effective strategic partnering, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business and stakeholders. She also highlights scenarios where training isn't the answer and shares insights on navigating organizational change.