In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis unpacks why understanding the business is the foundation for L&D leadership. If you want to be seen as a strategic partner - not just a learning expert - this episode will help you connect the dots between what you deliver and how the business measures success.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
01:11 Why business acumen matters for aspiring leaders
02:06 How leaders speak the language of business
03:10 What this looks like in practice inside your organisation
06:42 A practical move to start building your business understanding this week
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