Jess has a deep understanding of the state of L&D and a compelling vision for where we need to go. Her no-nonsense strategy is grounded in real stories. Follow the advice on these pages and take your department to the partnership level. Rance Greene, Founder, School of Story Design
This book couldnt be more timely. The L&D role is evolving rapidly, and Jess captures one of the most crucial transitions were facing with authenticity and clarity. Every L&D professional should see this as a guide to the futureone where simply taking orders is no longer enough, and becoming a true business partner is essential for our roles survival. Lavinia Mehedintu, Co-Founder and Learning Architect, Offbeat
Jess Almlie constantly challenges L&D professionals to focus on producing real business results. This book provides a clear road map for learning leaders who feel stuck in an order taker role. Christopher Adams, PhD, Principal Consultant, Performance Change Strategies
This book is a practical guide for L&D professionals striving to do more, help more, and provide greater value to the people they support. It will empower you to break free from legacy practices, change the way people think about L&D, and become an integral partner within your business. JD Dillon, CLO, Axonify; Founder, LearnGeek
L&D Order Taker No More! is an empowering guide for L&D professionals who want to elevate their role from service providers to strategic business partners. Jess offers practical insights and tools that complement the work of building a strong, capable L&D team poised to drive business impact. This book is a must-read for those ready to shift perspectives and deliver real value to their organizations. Robyn A. Defelice, PhD, Learning Intrapreneur and Strategist, RADLearning
Like an MBA program tailored specifically for L&D professionals, this book delivers practical frameworks that help you prioritize initiatives and manage limited resources. Its the only book Ive encountered offering a playbook for both becoming a strategic business partner and also building strong relationships with other strategic partners in your organizationexactly what learning leaders need to maximize their impact. Alaina Szlachta, PhD, Measurement Architect, By Design Development Solutions
