Communicating L&D’s Impact Online Conference
Virtual Event
August 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, L&D professionals must evolve from mere “order takers” to strategic business partners. It is imperative that we have a robust understanding of the business and a strong business acumen. This requires a robust understanding of our organizations – their key drivers, priorities, and challenges. However, acquiring this “business acumen” is often easier said than done, as there is no one-size-fits-all handbook.
This session shares key items you should learn to amp up your business acumen to superstar level, in a simple checklist format! We will also brainstorm strategies on where to find that information in our own organizations.
In this session you will:


Jess Almlie
Learning & Performance Strategist,
Almlie Consulting