Using Competitive Advantage to get a Seat at the Table with Will Thalheimer

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The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations. That’s what The Assembly delivers. Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward. In each episode, you’ll find: Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast. Formally known as L&D Challenges.

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Using Competitive Advantage to get a Seat at the Table with Will Thalheimer

The Assembly

39 minutes

4 months ago

Using Competitive Advantage to get a Seat at the Table with Will Thalheimer

In this interview, Adam sits down with Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned expert in learning science, learning evaluation, and evidence-based practice in L&D.

Will is the founder of Work-Learning Research, a respected speaker, and the creator of the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM). He is also the author of Performance-Focused Learner Surveys and his latest release, The CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning and Work: Empowering Learning for a Competitive Advantage.

In this episode, Will explains how L&D professionals can better partner with business leaders by focusing on strategic impact. He unpacks the thinking behind his latest book, written specifically to help CEOs—and L&D teams—understand how to drive competitive advantage through better learning.

Will talks Adam through:

How to speak the language of business without losing your L&D soul
Why competitive advantage is a powerful frame for L&D’s value
The limitations of learner surveys—and what to measure instead
How to influence senior leaders using evidence-based learning principles
Practical ways to push back on poor training requests with tact and structure
The importance of empowering managers to support continuous learning
Why L&D needs more emotional intelligence and community

Will also explains how to use LTEM to evaluate learning in a meaningful way and shares actionable strategies for building stronger learning interventions grounded in the science of retention, decision-making, and performance.

This episode is packed with energising insights for learning professionals at any level. Whether you’re leading a function or just starting out, Will’s advice is a must-listen if you want to deepen your impact and influence in your organisation.

Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/

And check out Work-Learning Research: Work-Learning Research

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