In this episode of the Learning+ Podcast, Jess Almlie joins Vidya for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes for L&D to move from being a service function to a strategic partner. Together, they explore how well-intentioned habits can limit L&D’s influence, why saying “yes” isn’t always a problem, how small behavioral shifts change stakeholder relationships, and why self-reported data may be more valuable than we give it credit for. It’s an honest, practical conversation for anyone trying to create real performance impact through learning.
Connect with Jess
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/
Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com/
Podcast (L&D Must Change): https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast
Book (L&D Order Taker No More): https://www.jessalmlie.com/book
References
Jess' Podcast Episode with Chris Taylor (Actionable): https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast/designing-and-measuring-on-purpose
2025 Actionable Insights Report: https://pages.actionable.co/insights-impact
Book (Measurement Demystified by David Vance and Peggy Parskey): https://www.amazon.com/Measurement-Demystified-Creating-Analytics-Reporting/dp/1950496899/
Connect with Learnnovators
Website: https://learnnovators.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnnovators/
Connect with Vidya
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividyakumar/