PX Espresso☕with Luke O'Mahoney 024 - Rita Azevedo - The Future of AI Enabled Learning
Summary:
Luke and Rita discuss the importance of creating exceptional learning experiences through a problem-led approach. They emphasize the need to focus on the big idea and the evidence of learning, rather than just the content. They also highlight the importance of interactivity and personalization in learning experiences.
Rita shares her journey from working in an NGO to L&D and her current role at Sana, an AI tool for learning. They also touch on the concept of finding one's zone of genius and the joy of the journey in attaining it. The conversation explores the importance of focusing on the problem rather than the solution, and how human-centered design and AI can help in this process. It emphasizes the need for HR and L&D professionals to be commercially savvy and align their initiatives with the top priorities of the organization.
The potential of AI in democratizing access to knowledge and personalizing learning experiences is discussed. The conversation ends on an optimistic note, highlighting the opportunity for AI to free up human capacity for uniquely human tasks.
Key Takeaways:
- Exceptional learning experiences are created through a problem-led approach, focusing on the big idea and the evidence of learning.
- Interactivity and personalization are key elements in engaging learners and making learning experiences exceptional.
- Finding one's zone of genius and pursuing work that aligns with passion and purpose can lead to a fulfilling career.
- The joy of the journey and the process of attaining goals is often more important than the end result.
- Reflecting on one's own motivations and purpose can help guide career choices and enable personal growth. Focus on the problem rather than the solution
- Be commercially savvy and align initiatives with organizational priorities
- AI has the potential to democratize access to knowledge
- AI can personalize learning experiences
- AI frees up human capacity for uniquely human tasks
Guest Bio:
Rita has a decade of experience in designing and implementing impactful learning experiences with the latest technologies. In her previous role as Head of Learning at Klarna, she led the process of procuring and rolling out learning tools used by over 3000 employees in 18 markets.
Today, Rita advises over 30 scaleups and enterprises as Strategic Learning Partner Manager at Sana, the Swedish-born scaleup on a mission to transform workplace learning and knowledge sharing with AI. Passionate about the intersection of learning and technology, Rita believes the future of L&D depends on its professionals having a rich understanding of both.
Email: rita@sanalabs.com
LinkedIn: Rita Azevedo | LinkedIn
Host Bio:
A former Start-up Head of People, Luke is the founder of Sapienˣ, a platform of content, courses and community for The Post HR Generation.
Email: luke@sapienx.co.uk
LinkedIn: Luke O'Mahoney | LinkedIn
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