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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 44 MIN

S01E30 - How to Align Learning & Development with Business Goals | Gus Prestera | The Perfect Route

from The Perfect Route · host Bill Sodeman

In this episode, Gus Prestera shares his journey from retail management to becoming a trusted consultant in organizational effectiveness and learning & development (L&D). He explains why aligning learning initiatives with business goals is critical for driving measurable results.Gus dives into the importance of strategic thinking in L&D, identifying gaps in employee training programs, and using metrics that resonate with senior executives. He also discusses how L&D professionals can elevate their impact by developing a deeper understanding of business strategy and performance drivers.If you're an HR leader, L&D professional, or business executive looking to improve employee development programs and create real business impact, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Connect with Gus Prestera:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusprestera/I hope you enjoyed this episode! - Bill and the Perfect Route podcast teamLike and subscribe to never miss a new episode.#learninganddevelopment #technologyineducation #microlearning #accessibility  #futureoflearning #engagementstrategies #learningmanagementsystems  #corporatetraining #employeedevelopment #AIinlearning #newpodcast #learning #culture

In this episode, Gus Prestera shares his journey from retail management to becoming a trusted consultant in organizational effectiveness and learning & development (L&D). He explains why aligning learning initiatives with business goals is critical for driving measurable results.Gus dives into the importance of strategic thinking in L&D, identifying gaps in employee training programs, and using metrics that resonate with senior executives. He also discusses how L&D professionals can elevate their impact by developing a deeper understanding of business strategy and performance drivers.If you're an HR leader, L&D professional, or business executive looking to improve employee development programs and create real business impact, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Connect with Gus Prestera:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusprestera/I hope you enjoyed this episode! - Bill and the Perfect Route podcast teamLike and subscribe to never miss a new episode.#learninganddevelopment #technologyineducation #microlearning #accessibility  #futureoflearning #engagementstrategies #learningmanagementsystems  #corporatetraining #employeedevelopment #AIinlearning #newpodcast #learning #culture

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