Three Paths for L&D in the Age of AI: Don Taylor & Egle Vinauskaite

Three Paths for L&D in the Age of AI: Don Taylor & Egle Vinauskaite

June 24, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 130

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This episode discusses the impact of AI on Learning and Development and the challenges organizations face in adapting to these changes.

Learning and Development (L&D) is at a crossroads. As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates changes in the workplace, L&D’s traditional stronghold—the creation and curation of content—is rapidly losing its strategic value. In this episode, I discuss the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and Learning & Development (L&D) with Don Taylor and Egla Vinauskaite. Our conversation explores how the AI “on ramp” has disappeared, leaving many L&D organizations feeling left behind, and highlights the importance of direction, not just decision, for real transformation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [05:56] Early years of AI in L&D [08:16] Adapting to AI in Industry [18:44] Technological turmoil and AI evolution [20:29] Challenges in transforming organizations [25:40] Decision-making and organizational hierarchy [28:59] Importance of fieldwork and presence [37:42] Understanding Drag in L and D [46:49] Role of a Leader in Change [53:40] Activating independent organizational growth The Vanishing ‘On-Ramp’ and the Challenge of Catching Up The rapid evolution of AI in the workplace has created a new sense of urgency for L&D teams…

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