Using Competitive Advantage to get a Seat at the Table with Will Thalheimer

In this interview, Adam sits down with Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned expert in learning science, learning evaluation, and evidence-based practice in L&D.Will is the founder of Work-Learning Research, a respected speaker, and the creator of the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM). He is also the author of Performance-Focused Learner Surveys and his latest release, The CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning and Work: Empowering Learning for a Competitive Advantage.In this episode, Will explains how L&D professionals can better partner with business leaders by focusing on strategic impact. He unpacks the thinking behind his latest book, written specifically to help CEOs—and L&D teams—understand how to drive competitive advantage through better learning.Will talks Adam through:How to speak the language of business without losing your L&D soulWhy competitive advantage is a powerful frame for L&D’s valueThe limitations of learner surveys—and what to measure insteadHow to influence senior leaders using evidence-based learning principlesPractical ways to push back on poor training requests with tact and structureThe importance of empowering managers to support continuous learningWhy L&D needs more emotional intelligence and communityWill also explains how to use LTEM to evaluate learning in a meaningful way and shares actionable strategies for building stronger learning interventions grounded in the science of retention, decision-making, and performance.This episode is packed with energising insights for learning professionals at any level. Whether you’re leading a function or just starting out, Will’s advice is a must-listen if you want to deepen your impact and influence in your organisation.Connect with Will on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/ And check out Work-Learning Research: Work-Learning ResearchMore information on LTEMLooking for a content library to help your team develop their productivity, communication, leadership skills and more? Check out assembleyou.com and follow us on LinkedIn.