Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Keeping up with AI
Ross Stevenson gives his a personal view of how to be smart with generative AI We have the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve with the right guidance and context for users Generative AI is happening whether you like it or not. So why ignore it? Let’s face it. the HR and L&D industry is slow to adapt and adopt the latest tech. We struggle to connect with our audience because we fail to stay ahead. With the acceleration…
Unlock your organisation’s growth potential
Steve Macaulay offers some ways to ensure your organisation stays ahead of the game by investing in the people factors As businesses gear up for the future, HR and L&D have the expertise to play an important part in realising significant opportunities for growth. Low productivity has been a persistent issue, especially in the UK, so a renewed focus on HR and L&D holds a valuable key to unlocking the organisation’s untapped potential. “There is an untapped potential to boost…
TJ Newsflash: 9 November
The latest learning news and research compiled by TJ’s editorial team Leadership reacts to the use of generative AI IBM launched its new report ‘Leadership in the Age of AI’, which found that nearly 80% of senior UK businesses leaders surveyed are deploying generative AI, or are planning to, with half of respondents primarily motivated by enhancing customer experience. Based on a survey of 1,600+ senior business executives across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Sweden, the report explores…
Joining the dots . . . on generative AI
This month Martin Couzins dives into the latest news on Generative AI and asks ‘who are you listening to?’ It’s all gone a bit bonkers. The generative AI news firehose shows no signs of diminishing, just take a look at the generative AI news updates on TechCrunch: I counted 34 stories on the topic published between 25 and 28 September and in there are some significant updates. For L&D teams, there is an opportunity to then shape the opportunity for…
Three checkpoints when using AI in designing learning
Can a machine-human partnership elevate training efforts? Nic Girvin offers some advice using DEI as her example Can artificial intelligence (AI) really add value to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training experiences, when it lacks emotion, empathy and the ability to understand the complexities of human nature? With AI so glaringly inhuman, how can this machine resource contribute to an organisation’s behavioural change and cultural transformation? The unfortunate reality – despite extensive evidence arguing the necessity – is that DEI…
Why do AI and neuroscience matter for L&D?
Stella Collins provides reassurance and guidance on those looking to use artificial intelligence in their learning design and delivery Neuroscience and AI both attract attention in L&D – some good and some bad. You might think AI is the newer kid on the block, but it’s been around longer than you think. Both disciplines have borrowed and learned from each other for years. Why does this matter to us in L&D? Because our primary role is to improve performance by…
Exploring people potential
This month Sue Stockdale collaborates with machine learning to ask: Can AI take over the role of the coach? In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in transforming various aspects of the business world. From automation to data analysis, AI has proven to be a valuable tool for decision-making and efficiency. However, when it comes to replacing the role of a coach in business, the question remains: Can AI truly take over this human-centric role? In seeking…
TJ Newsflash: 8 August
This latest roundup of news for those in the talent, skills, learning and development field has been selected by TJ’s editor, Debbie Carter McKinsey survey reveals increase in use of AI Surveys by McKinsey and others have shown an increase in the use if AI in certain organisational functions over the past few years, but their latest research reveals that the use of Generative AI is already widespread and set to accelerate even more. Marketing and sales, product and/or service…
Double down on human skills as AI rises
Isobelle Grace Keith offers her thoughts on the growth of artificial intelligence and encourages us to develop our human skills There’s no denying it, large language models (LLM’s) such as Chat GPT are the topic on everybody’s lips, and LinkedIn accounts. At a World Economic Forum Annual Meeting earlier this year, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, said that a golden age of AI is under way and will redefine work as we know it. But if you think this is…
Generative AI and the future of L&D
Generative AI is now a business imperative, so how should leaders be using it to improve their talent strategies? Rachel Roumeliotis suggests three approaches Generative AI is growing rapidly, and with it, companies in a wide range of industries are increasingly seeing the business value AI brings and are adopting it into their flow of work. According to a survey by Modern Hire, three out of four organisations updated their AI-based talent acquisition software in 2022 and 70% plan to…
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