Perspectives
One piece a week about where organisations are heading and what it means for the people inside them.
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The Fear That AI Will Make You Obsolete, and how L&OD can support leaders through this change
AI adoption
Counter-Narratives: The Surprising Lessons Global Government Is Teaching About AI
There is a conversation happening inside governments that the public rarely gets to see.
Learning
AI Literacy Was Never Optional: Here's how to start
When we talk about AI literacy in most workplaces, we are really talking about the surface layer.
Leadership
AI is reshaping leadership, but you call the shots (for now)
A CEO considering whether to enter a new market used to rely on analyst reports, gut instinct, and a very long board meeting.
AI adoption
AI capability looks like systems change
AI innovation is old. Remember chatbots? For years, companies were bolting a chatbot onto customer service.
Learning
Learning & Development as Power Skills Infrastructure
Learning and development struggles to get taken seriously at senior levels.
AI adoption
The Paradox of AI Adoption: Why More Technology Demands More Human Skills
There is a pattern I keep seeing in organisations adopting AI. They start by focusing on the technical.
Leadership
The Tsunami vs The Shore: Where Do I Start Optimising with AI?
The term "Tsunami Zone" is a useful metaphor for L&OD leaders and strategists.
Learning
The Unlearning Imperative: Why "Lifelong Learning" Isn't Enough Anymore
Back in the 1970s, Alvin Toffler made a prediction that has aged remarkably well.
Learning
The Future of L&D: Three Models for 2026 and Beyond
The future of L&D is not content. It is positioning.