Book Club-L&D Order Taker No More! Jess Almlie

L&D Order Taker No More!

Our next book is L&D Order Taker No More! by Jess Almlie. We will begin meeting in October and conclude in January 2025, with virtual meetings held every two weeks to discuss the chapters read. Our final meeting will be with the author herself, Jess Almie!

We will take it slow, giving everyone time to read, reflect, and engage in a focused conversation.

Everyone is asked to BYOB (Bring Your Own Book). This book can be purchased from the ATD Bookstore. If you attend the North Dakota ATD Summit on October 8th, 2026, you will receive a copy of the book as an attendee. 

The schedule:

• 10/23/2025: Chapters 1,2,3 (53 pages)
• 11/06/2025: Chapters 4,5,6 (64 pages)
• 11/20/2025: Chapters 7,8  (60 pages)
• 12/4/2025: Chapters 9,10 (61 pages)
• 12/18/2025: Chapters 11,12, Conclusion (57 pages)
• 1/8/2026: Conversation with the author

Book Club Conversation Catalysts

Jodi Stende, Organizational Learning Manager- SOLV Energy

With extensive experience in organizational learning strategy and instructional design, Jodi is passionate about driving growth and success for her current organization and others through her involvement with North Dakota ATD. In her current role, she provides strategic and operational support for designing and implementing key training initiatives. Jodi thrives on collaborating with teams across the enterprise to identify training needs, develop effective learning programs, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and she consistently provides metrics to demonstrate how training solutions support organizational objectives.

 

 

Angela Jallo, Learning & Development Specialist-Goldmark Property Management

Angela brings over 15 years of expertise in Learning and Development, specializing in software and technology training. She excels in optimizing systems, managing enterprise-wide implementations, and administering Learning and Content Management Systems to deliver impactful training programs. Angela supports key initiatives like onboarding, sales development, e-learning, and instructor-led training, driving organizational growth.