As generative AI continues to evolve from novelty to everyday adoption, its transformative potential for Learning & Development is becoming increasingly clear. In this episode, Sean Bengry, a senior L&D leader, shares his experiences and insights on harnessing AI to drive impact and innovation in our field.
Sean discusses the pivotal moment that revealed the power of generative AI, offers jaw-dropping demonstrations of its current capabilities, and explores its applications in personalised learning and talent development. From enhancing human understanding to redefining L&D’s core aims, this conversation is packed with practical examples and forward-thinking strategies.
With actionable advice and a look at the industry’s leading AI adoption, Sean provides a roadmap for L&D professionals ready to embrace this game-changing technology and rethink what’s possible.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- AI can create content that is designed to specifically appeal to and engage with each person.
- A lot of what we do is gathering data from one place, reworking it and sharing it for application. AI is very good at this e.g. Notebook LM podcast feature.
- Most people have still not explored how AI can help them to do their L&D job.
- You can use voice and your camera to interface with AI.
- Tell AI to take on personas to explore, test and get feedback for your ideas.
- There are ways around any issues related to putting your business data into AI.
- AI enables you to get down to the micro level and create content to close very specific skills gaps.
- Be curious and start small.
BEST MOMENTS
“AI provides real impact.”
“It was a new mode of content synthesis that I had never seen before.”
“The more data you can put in there around who a person is … the more AI can personalise that learning information.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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Sean Bengry Bio
Sean Bengry is a senior Learning & Development leader with a passion for driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower organisations and their people. Currently the Director of Learning Transformation & Technology at DaVita Kidney Care, Sean leads strategic initiatives to enhance talent development and organisational growth.
At the forefront of L&D transformation, Sean is known for his forward-thinking insights and ability to inspire action, helping organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving learning landscape.
Connect with Sean via:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbengry/
ABOUT THE HOST
David James
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.
CONTACT METHOD
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidinlearning
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin
- L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective
- Blog: https://360learning.com/blog
- L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home
