You know… there’s this belief in L&D circles. That the business doesn’t really respect the function. That learning is tolerated, sometimes appreciated, but rarely trusted in the same way as other parts of the organization. Jess Almlie flips that idea on its head: It’s not so much that the business is ignoring L&D, but that over time, through our own habits and choices, we train it in how to work with us and what to expect from us. We don’t just respond to the business. Over time, we teach the business how to approach us. When we accept requests without slowing the conversation down. When we deliver exactly what’s asked, even when we sense it won’t solve the real problem. When our measures of success lean more toward activity than change. None of this comes from poor intent. It usually comes from wanting to be helpful, wanting to be reliable, wanting to keep things moving. But those choices add up. They shape expectations about what L&D is there to do, and what it isn’t. In the latest Learning+ episode, Jess and I spend time unpacking how these patterns form, and what it actually takes to change them without confrontation or grand declarations. The shift, as she puts it, starts with noticing our own habits before trying to change anyone else’s. The episode goes live on Monday, 22nd December. If you’ve ever wondered why L&D struggles to be seen as strategic, this conversation offers a perspective worth sitting with. Links to previous episodes are in the comments. #Learning #Podcast #LearningAndDevelopment #PerformanceConsulting #Learnnovators
This conversation was so much fun and we really dug into the tough stuff. Can't wait for it to drop! #EagerAnticipation
Learning from Jess Almlie is the best, can't wait to hear this episode! We had a great chat with Jess yesterday in our book club and I learned so much!
Check out the previous episodes here: - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfMZNE5 - Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g5xiwWJY