In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lianabel Oliver. Lianabel is the CEO and chief learning officer at OBALearn. She is a recognized expert and speaker in the field of cost management and management accounting. Lianabel is the author of several books and the TD at Work Preparing and Defending Your Training Budget. In this episode, Lianabel discusses the importance of financial literacy for TD professionals, explains why you should plan first and budget later, and shares tips on how to prepare and defend your training budget.

If you’d like to learn more about Lianabel, visit her company’s website.  

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges