June - Community of Practice: Small Yet Mighty L&D Teams - STRATEGY: Is Training Really the Answer? June 25, 20259 AM - 10:30 AM – Modernwell This event is limited to 28 participants Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass. When a performance issue arises, training is often the first suggestion. But that doesn't mean it's always the right solution. To work more strategically, we need to confidently determine when training will truly make an impact, and when it won’t. In this session, we’ll explore a powerful starting point, a simple decision-making framework, and a key assumption that will help you move beyond taking every request at face value. We will also discuss practical tips for productive conversations with stakeholders when training isn’t the best solution. By applying this daily, you’ll start to say “yes” and “no” strategically, using your time and expertise more effectively, and step fully into your role as a strategic business partner. This is the first installment of a three-part series occurring throughout 2025. You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions as your schedule permits. These sessions will cover three essential aspects of L&D: Strategy, Measurement, and Design. We'll explore how a Small Yet Mighty L&D team can effectively implement each. Our Speaker: Jess Almlie is a former Vice President of Learning and a dynamic leader in the learning and development field. She is passionate about empowering L&D professionals to increase our impact by evolving from order takers to strategic business partners. With three decades of experience and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, Jess helps organizations solve talent challenges and improve performance. In addition to consulting and speaking, Jess hosts the podcast, L&D Must Change and is author of the book, L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner, to be published by ATD Press in September 2025. Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/ Podcast, “L&D Must Change”: https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast Book, "L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner" available for pre-order. Release date: Sept. 2, 2025 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Order-Taker-No-More-Strategic/dp/196023126X/ ATD Store: https://www.td.org/product/book---ld-order-taker-no-more/112509 (Use your chapter's CHIP code!) This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials.
This event is limited to 28 participants
Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass. When a performance issue arises, training is often the first suggestion. But that doesn't mean it's always the right solution. To work more strategically, we need to confidently determine when training will truly make an impact, and when it won’t. In this session, we’ll explore a powerful starting point, a simple decision-making framework, and a key assumption that will help you move beyond taking every request at face value. We will also discuss practical tips for productive conversations with stakeholders when training isn’t the best solution. By applying this daily, you’ll start to say “yes” and “no” strategically, using your time and expertise more effectively, and step fully into your role as a strategic business partner.
This is the first installment of a three-part series occurring throughout 2025. You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions as your schedule permits. These sessions will cover three essential aspects of L&D: Strategy, Measurement, and Design. We'll explore how a Small Yet Mighty L&D team can effectively implement each.
Our Speaker:
Jess Almlie is a former Vice President of Learning and a dynamic leader in the learning and development field. She is passionate about empowering L&D professionals to increase our impact by evolving from order takers to strategic business partners. With three decades of experience and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, Jess helps organizations solve talent challenges and improve performance. In addition to consulting and speaking, Jess hosts the podcast, L&D Must Change and is author of the book, L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner, to be published by ATD Press in September 2025.
This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
