Webinar

Building Business Acumen as a Training Professional: Tips to Understand the Business—Not Just the Learning

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. MDT

About The Event

Great training professionals know how people learn. But the most influential training professionals also understand how the business works.
When you can connect learning initiatives to business priorities, operational challenges, and measurable outcomes, you’re better equipped to recommend the right solutions, earn stakeholder trust, and demonstrate the value of your work.

In this practical webinar, you’ll learn how to strengthen your business acumen and bring a more strategic perspective to the conversations that shape learning and development decisions.

What You’ll Learn

  • See beyond the training request to uncover the business need behind it.
  • Ask better questions about goals, performance, customers, costs, and organizational priorities.
  • Connect learning to business outcomes so stakeholders understand why an initiative matters.
  • Speak the language of the business and communicate more effectively with leaders and cross-functional partners.
  • Build credibility as a strategic partner rather than simply responding to requests for training.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for Crucial Learning certified trainers and facilitators. You’re welcome to invite your colleagues and those who want to increase their influence and business impact.

Reta Clyde

Reta Clyde

Master Trainer

Reta Clyde is a lifelong learner and advocate for people with learning differences, helping clients connect training to outcomes in life-changing ways. She has managed leadership and development programs for a Fortune 100 company, facilitated meaningful training for both large and small audiences, and coached other aspiring trainers. Reta is committed to changing the world by changing behavior and believes that every person has the capacity to learn and grow in their own unique way.