VP of Learning Experience with Jess Almlie

Welcome to our first EVER episode of Surveying the L&D Landscape!

In season 1, we'll analyze a variety of learning & development (L&D) and L&D adjacent jobs to better clarify, classify, and envision the type of L&D role that you want to land next. 

In today's episode, we're chatting with Jess Almlie and analyzing her former role as VP of Learning Experience at WEX. We dive into:

• Why training solutions aren’t always the right solution
• How relationship building is one of the most critical skills for an L&D leader
• How she leveraged the 70-20-10 rule of learning to overhaul onboarding programs
• AND SO MUCH MORE

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Jess Almlie has worked in learning and development roles for the entirety of her 25+ year career. Her experiences span for-profit, non-profit, and higher education sectors. Currently, she is the owner of Learning Business Advisor Consulting, a firm dedicated to upleveling learning within organizations. Previously, Jess served as the Vice President for Learning Experience in the benefits division of WEX. 

Jess is a thought leader for corporate learning strategy and writes a regular newsletter on LinkedIn called, “L&D Must Change.” She earned a B.A. in Organizational Communication, an M.S. in Educational Leadership, and a certificate in Improving Human Performance. Jess volunteers as a National Advisor for Chapters for ATD and is a member of the Talent Development Think Tank, a community of forward-thinking talent development leaders from around the world.

WANT MORE OF JESS?

Catch her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/ 

Follow her Newsletter, "L&D Must Change." https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/learning-must-change-6883482362617872384/