{"id":136011,"date":"2025-09-18T11:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=magazine&#038;p=136011"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:12:13","slug":"build-business-acumen-and-keep-ld-skills-fresh-the-20-time-framework","status":"publish","type":"magazine","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/magazine\/fall-2025\/build-business-acumen-and-keep-ld-skills-fresh-the-20-time-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Business Acumen and Keep L&#038;D Skills Fresh: The \u201c20% Time\u201d Framework"},"author":52,"featured_media":136603,"template":"","tags":[564,2640,2434,3310],"class_list":["post-136011","magazine","type-magazine","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-business-acumen","tag-learning-agility","tag-learning-culture","tag-training-professionals","global_topic_tax-professional-development","magazine_issue_tax-fall-2025","magazine_article_type_tax-feature"],"acf":{"sponsored":false,"gated":false,"gated_content_type":"","file_attachment":null,"gated_content":"","form_instruction_header":"To access the full article, please fill out the form below:","pardot_html_embed":"","author_override":true,"author_name":"Laura Smith Dunaief","author_image":"","author_bio":"<span class=\"TextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">Laura Smith <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">Dunaief<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/careercraftinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CareerCraft<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">a learning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\"> consultancy that partners with organizations to design, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">facilitate and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">manage <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">leadership, communication and diversity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">training <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">solutions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">that achieve <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">strategic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\"> goals.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\"> Laura is also a facilitator for <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW212213172 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Training Industry\u2019s Certified Professional in Training Management <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">CPTM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212213172 BCX8\">program.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>","excerpt":"Adopting a 20% Time mindset helps training professionals stay sharp, credible, and aligned with evolving business needs.","main_content":"Welcome to the world of accelerating change. Whether your organization is navigating the challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its work, transforming itself to address supply chain uncertainty, dealing with marketplace disruptors, expanding into new markets or perhaps all of the above, the struggles are real.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-205573377956\" style=\"max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: 800px; height: 132.6875px;\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"205573377956\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ%2FnKx7XaCOK5WxN5te2bPp5dmsBJOKtD7%2FwybDqr%2Bvj6mi4fWgPpmY2Xcep99xXb0DJZUn%2B5Pjw5r%2BS0CHE8AFSExaxmSdOy3hL6NcDo8tX1E%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=205573377956&amp;portalId=47185625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/47185625\/interactive-205573377956.png\" alt=\"Download the Fall 2025 Issue of Training Industry Magazine\" \/>\r\n<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/glossary\/vuca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUCA<\/a> (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world, where unpredictability reigns, challenges employees to keep their skills current and relevant for whatever is coming next. And it\u2019s no surprise that they lean on us, the training experts, to help them prepare to navigate the shifting sands ahead.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor organizational leaders, training professionals provide much-needed context and guidance. By leveraging solid consulting skills, training personnel can add value, helping leaders identify root causes of business problems and design a path forward to a desired future state.\r\n\r\nTo perform in these contexts, training professionals need to keep two skill sets fresh: credible business acumen and relevant learning and development (L&amp;D) skills.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s simple on the page, but it can be a lot to juggle alongside day-to-day execution responsibilities in an environment of continuous change. An analogy about the shoemaker\u2019s children running around barefoot is apt here and often resonates with training professionals \u2014 they\u2019re so busy making shoes (or learning experiences) for others that they don\u2019t have time to make them for themselves. Sound familiar?\r\n\r\nFortunately, there\u2019s a straightforward methodology that can help: the \u201c20%-time\u201d framework. It\u2019s one I\u2019ve used throughout my career and have shared with countless training professionals who have integrated it into their work.\r\n\r\nBefore we dig in, let\u2019s first clarify components of the two skill sets, both of which are integral to the <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/wiki\/professional-development\/the-training-manager-competency-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training Manager Competency Model<\/a>.\r\n<h2>The Elements of Business Acumen<\/h2>\r\nBusiness acumen, at its most basic level, is a clear understanding of the business you support and the industry and environment in which it operates. There\u2019s a lot of nuance to this, however.\r\n\r\nAccording to Harvard Business Publishing, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harvardbusiness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Perspectives-Level-Up-Your-Leaders-The-Three-Critical-Business-Acumen-Skills-They-Need-Now.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three key business acumen competencies<\/a> for leaders at all levels to master include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Strategy fluency: <\/strong>How does your organization generate revenue, operate and serve customers or the public? What are the stated strategies and goals and why have these been chosen? How does each person\u2019s role contribute to achieving strategic goals?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Financial literacy: <\/strong>What do the financial statements tell us about your organization\u2019s health? What financial metrics are most important to the firm?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Industry\/market knowledge: <\/strong>Who are your competitors? What differentiates your firm? What are the best- and worst-case market dynamics and where are you now in relation to these?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese overlay other critical skills that contribute to demonstrations of business acumen, like strategic thinking, political savvy, decision-making, analysis, targeted communication and problem-solving.\r\n<h2>The Evolution of L&amp;D Skills<\/h2>\r\nTools that help us meet learners where they are \u2014 physically, mentally and skill-wise \u2014 are continually evolving, largely due to advances in technology. These tools are not only transforming the learner experience but also helping L&amp;D professionals become more efficient and agile in their own roles.\r\n\r\nTo build learning agility among our learners and operational agility within our training teams, we must be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/learning-technologies\/are-you-prepared-for-learning-technology-selection-cptm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">select and apply the right technologies<\/a> \u2014 and use them effectively. Doing so requires both an understanding of the technology landscape and the discipline to practice using these new tools regularly.\r\n\r\nWe also need to explore ways we can <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/content-development\/design-smarter-training-science-backed-strategies-for-learning-retention-cptm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leverage what we know from learning science<\/a> and support learners with extended learning experiences, such as deliberate practice and coaching, and assess their performance in meaningful ways over time.\r\n<h2>Introducing the \u201c20% Time\u201d Framework<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s a lot to learn \u2014 or relearn \u2014 as our organizations evolve.\r\n\r\nIn my first role as an internal L&amp;D consultant, I asked for guidance from another function\u2019s consultant. What had made him so successful?\r\n\r\nHis answer was simple: Dedicate 20% of your time to learning about your customers, the business and your function. The justification he shared was that the environment in which your clients operate will continuously change, as will the tools and best practices of your functional area. The best way to serve your clients well is to keep your finger on the pulse of what\u2019s changing and use this knowledge to offer expert guidance.\r\n\r\nThe simplicity of the advice belied the complexity of following it. Dedicating 20% of my time was roughly one day a week. I was already working too many hours to meet my clients\u2019 needs.\r\n\r\nWhat I found, however, was that I could achieve this \u2014 or at least get close \u2014 by shifting my mindset. It wasn\u2019t about adding hours; it was about repurposing hours by starting with an intention to learn. This clarity of purpose made a significant difference.\r\n<h2>Techniques to Leverage 20% Time<\/h2>\r\nWhat does it take to achieve a 20%-time commitment to your own learning without adding hours to your week?\r\n<h3>Start with intention<\/h3>\r\nIdentify what you want to learn or improve and capture this in a \u201clearning journal.\u201d When I started, this was a simple notebook. Now, I use an online whiteboarding tool like Mural to record my intentions, collect links to resources, capture weekly takeaways and consider how I might use or build on what I\u2019ve learned.\r\n<h3>Review what you\u2019re already doing<\/h3>\r\nMany of your current activities have learning opportunities embedded. To see them, you need to change the lens through which you view them.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Re-envision \"boring meetings\" as opportunities to learn about the issues and the people involved. <\/strong>Don\u2019t just show up at a client\u2019s meeting and give your update. Watch and listen for cues that tell you how people feel about your update and other issues on the agenda. Who in the room wields power, and how do they use it? In addition to learning more about ongoing initiatives and announcements, you\u2019ll learn who the influencers and detractors are, which will provide insight into how you might approach building buy-in for key initiatives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Treat each learning event you facilitate as an ad hoc focus group. <\/strong>What can you discern about your learners and the world in which they function? What concerns do they voice? What gets them excited and with what do they struggle?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Seek opportunities to observe your learners during their daily work. <\/strong>While this is more challenging in some remote or hybrid work environments, it\u2019s not impossible. Consider including a site visit in your annual needs assessment. What challenges do they face? How do processes and technology really work? How do employees use tools designed to reinforce previous learning? How do they find answers when faced with new situations?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"social_callout","blockquote":"The best way to serve your clients well is to keep your finger on the pulse of what\u2019s changing and use this knowledge to offer expert guidance."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"<h3>Weave in high-value learning opportunities<\/h3>\r\nLook for opportunities on your weekly calendar to dive more deeply into relevant topics. It might be an hour here or 15 minutes there, but the time will add up quickly.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Set aside time daily or weekly to read or watch.<\/strong> Now that I commute less often, I use my morning \u201ccommuting time\u201d to review industry newsletters, read articles and book chapters and watch videos on relevant topics. If you do commute, you can listen to industry-specific or <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/the-ultimate-ld-podcast-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&amp;D podcasts<\/a>. General and business news sources are also good for broadening your awareness of issues that might affect your company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Attend virtual industry roundtables and technology demos.<\/strong> Select those that help enhance your skills and keep you abreast of changes. Often, these are scheduled at lunch time and take less than an hour.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Talk to an expert. <\/strong>This could be someone inside your organization or someone you know through your network. Schedule a 15-minute coffee chat to understand their perspective on an issue. My favorite regular coffee date was with our finance person. She was always willing to confirm or correct my understanding of key data points from our quarterly reports.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Listen to the quarterly earnings call. <\/strong>If your company is public, they will have regular earnings calls for analysts that provide ratings on their stock. During the earnings call, you will hear insights from the company\u2019s leaders about their quarterly results and what they are forecasting for the year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Follow experts and join industry communities on social media.<\/strong> Pay attention to issues they are discussing. What could affect you and your organization?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Schedule time for deliberate practice. <\/strong>Set aside time to <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/magazine\/july-aug-2017\/deliberate-practice-is-the-basis-for-experiential-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice <\/a>using new tools or technology to increase your fluency.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Make it a collective exercise. <\/strong>Engage other training team members by creating a forum or vehicle for everyone to share their 20%-time learnings. Make it a regular team agenda item or leverage technology to create a shared virtual space for people to add their categorized items.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhile these techniques might not add up to 20% of your time every week, an aspirational focus will help you keep your own skills fresh and relevant. 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