Heather Stefanski, Chief Learning and Development Officer at McKinsey & Company, and Bjorn Billhardt, a specialist in skills acceleration, delve into the pressing need for L&D to evolve. They argue that L&D professionals must become true business partners, leveraging data and focusing on impactful skill development. The discussion includes the integration of AI and simulations for quicker training solutions and the importance of aligning learning with business goals to enhance employee capability. A must-listen for those in the L&D sector!

Bjorn Billhardt, CEO of Abilitie and a seasoned expert in leadership development, shares insights on the future of business education. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing leadership training with real-time simulations that enhance decision-making and judgment. Bjorn emphasizes the importance of transfer skills over rote memorization and highlights the growing trend of mini MBAs. The conversation also explores AI's role in boosting social learning and improving essential management skills, redefining what it means to learn in the corporate world.