Business Acumen Basics for Talent Development
It’s critical for talent development professionals to be able to play an influential role in an organization’s strategy development and execution. To do this, they need to be able to speak the business language and translate their knowledge into solutions that drive business results. In “Business Acumen Basics for Talent Development,” Robert Brodo arms talent development professionals with the critical skills and tools they’ll need to think strategically and make informed business decisions. This issue of TD at Work includes:
- guidance on how to build better business acumen and learn the business challenges and opportunities for internal customers and stakeholders
- tips on how to engage in business dialogue with leaders and stakeholders
- information on how to use business knowledge to challenge beliefs and assumptions
- questions to consider before conversing with stakeholders or leaders
- a business SWOT analysis template.
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Full ProfileRob Brodo is President and CEO of Advantexe Learning Solutions. He is responsible for setting and executing Advantexe’s strategy and leading comprehensive training engagements for clients around the world in the areas of Business Acumen, Business Leadership, and Strategic Business Selling.
Rob has more than 25 years of training experience with a focus in chemicals, technology, healthcare and process manufacturing industries. Prior to starting Advantexe, Rob spent almost 15 years with Strategic Management Group (SMG) where he played a vital role in leading the Healthcare and Technology practices by designing, developing and delivering interactive solutions for leading companies.
Rob works globally driving the design and delivery of award-winning simulations, content, eLearning tools, and Advantexe’s Virtual Learning Environment platform. Rob is the author and developer of Advantexe’s Strategic Business Selling ™ content that integrates business acumen and strategic selling into a unique and unparalleled sales and sales leadership training solution. Rob is an active blogger and publishes insightful thoughts and ideas at least twice a week which can be found at http://www.advantexe.com/blog
Rob is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Rob Brodo has significant speaking experience having presented at ATD, Masie Learning Conference, Training Magazine’s learning conference, The Conference Board, as well as hundreds of sales meeting, company functions and events. Rob is still a very active Advantexe facilitator, teaching over 75 client programs a year.
