Oh SHI(F)T! Now What? - Conversations for the age of AI.

In this enlightening episode of the Connect Podcast brought to you by Talent Talks and Life Online, our Editor-in-Chief, Kerryn Kohl, engages in an insightful discussion with Linda van der Loo, an executive partner for learning innovation at Blue Pebble Consulting and EdCast Africa. The podcast delves into the evolving domain of learning and development, stressing the critical importance of being abreast of the latest advancements in the field. Linda contributes her unique insights from the Learning Health Index and ponders over the shift toward hybrid learning environments within organizations. The narrative delves into the necessity of making learning content relevant to learners' needs. It offers advice on how Learning and Development professionals can tweak their strategies to cater to these requirements, particularly in the context of upskilling, reskilling, and multi-skilling. The conversation also covers the significant role of technology in facilitating learning and development and debates organizations' need to rethink learning and development as immersive experiences rather than simple digital content dissemination. The podcast covers critical challenges in retaining engagement rates for learning platforms and emphasizes disciplined learning practices for consistent learner development. It also underscores the paramount role of learning and development functions in guiding employees through shifts in digital transformations. A significant focus is given to the need for adapting learning and development strategies in the wake of the hybrid world. The episode wraps up by stressing the importance of data utilization for informed decision-making and improvements in strategies in the learning and development segment. Further segments of discussion involve the marvels of real-time analytics in learning and development, and the evolution of learning models complemented by the role of data in deciding effective approaches. The conversation also scrambles around the increasing popularity of hybrid learning, the relevance of learning materials, and methods of gauging effect beyond mere engagement metrics. The podcast concludes on a thought-provoking note, questioning the recognition and importance of learning within organizations and preserving it in the era of Learning and Development evolution.

Joining me is Brad Shorkend, CEO of Still Human. Together we look at some of the lessons that went unlearned when reflecting on the opportunities for transformation presented during the Pandemics. In Part 3 we discuss what we should be doing differently and why and- focus on the impact these behaviours will have on organisations and the people within them