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Three Paths for L&D in the Age of AI: Don Taylor & Egle Vinauskaite
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
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. In 2023, everyone was at the same starting line, experimenting with generative AI tools for the first time. Now, the landscape has shifted dramatically, with advanced conversations moving toward AI agents and full-scale workforce transformation. Those who didn’t jump on the AI bandwagon early are finding it increasingly difficult to catch up, with the “on-ramp” to entry effectively gone for newcomers. This sense of inaccessibility is causing some people to self-select out of L&D entirely, feeling left behind by the accelerating pace of change. The Disappearing Content Moat For years, L&D…