ATD Accidental Trainer

Markus Bernhardt, Chief Consultant for Endeavor Intelligence Insights, is an AI and digital transformation strategist. He joins the podcast to help us set realistic expectations about AI. He breaks down how large language models are built and explains why hallucinations in AI tools like Chat GPT will continue to occur. He also reveals how L&D professionals can leverage a deeper understanding of generative AI’s limitations to drive more meaningful conversations with AI suppliers and vendors that go beyond the hype.  Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-bernhardt https://www.learningguild.com/publications/183/ais-increasingly-important-role-in-ld/ 

Destery Hildenbrand, XR Solution Architect at Intellezy, joins the podcast to discuss extended reality (XR), and its evolving role in L&D. Destery defines XR, AR, VR, and MR with a quick “reality check”. He shares his impressions of the Apple Vision Pro product announcement and the implications new immersive technologies like this may have for L&D, workplaces, and our everyday lives.   Resources: ·       Destery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desteryhildenbrand ·       TD at Work guide: https://www.td.org/td-at-work-guide/bring-training-to-life-with-virtual-reality

Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of thinking outside of the brain. Our conversation explores how to enhance our thinking abilities by harnessing the power of our bodies, our environments, and the people around us.     Resources: AMP’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/anniemurphypaul AMP’s Website: https://anniemurphypaul.com/ The Science of Creativity newsletter: https://anniemurphypaul.substack.com/ AMP’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-murphy-paul/ A Modern Approach to Apprenticeship with Jake Gittleson: https://atdpodcast.libsyn.com/a-modern-approach-to-apprenticeship-with-jake-gittleson

Bryant Galindo, founder of CollabsHQ and a workplace mediator and executive coach, joins the podcast to discuss conflict resolution tools every modern learner should know. Bryant defines mediation and highlights the similarities and differences between coaching and mediation. Bryant shares communication techniques to create more productive dialogues. We also discuss navigating stress, strategies to use when you have a disagreement with someone and exercises to find common ground. Resources: Bryant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryantgalindo CollabsHQ: https://www.collabshq.com/ Bryant’s book: The New Middle: Connecting Heart and Mind to Collaboratively Disagree

Anastasia Deduykhina, founder of Consciously Digital, joins the podcast to discuss digital wellbeing. Anastasia shares how digital transformation is impacting key workplace skills, including learning, memory, active listening, and critical thinking. She provides suggestions to regain focus, reduce stress, create boundaries with digital devices, and reconnect with our bodies. Resources: Anastasia on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anastasiadedyukhina Consciously Digital: https://www.consciously-digital.com/founders-story TEDx Talk: Are you a Robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOul_7qAOws https://www.td.org/atd23news/help-your-internal-librarian-help-youhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17024677/ London taxi drivers study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17024677/

Amanda Smith, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer at the City of Alexandria, joins the podcast to discuss her approach to innovation in the government sector. Amanda shares her four-pillar approach to creating a culture that cultivates innovation and provides examples of how to rethink your strategy for leadership, workforce, processes, and partnerships.    Resources: ·       Amanda Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-smith-08320711 ·       Amanda’s TD at Work, “Self-Directed Learning Made Simple”: https://www.td.org/td-at-work/self-directed-learning-made-simple ·       Maryland Removes College Degree Requirements from some State Jobs: https://www.newsnationnow.com/solutions/maryland-opened-up-jobs-to-people-without-four-year-degrees

Lenny Grinberg, Director of Business Development and Account Management at RWS, joins the podcast to discuss why localization matters. He shares the differences between translation and localization and reveals the biggest mistake content creators make when it comes to translating content. Lenny offers his perspective on the potential risks and benefits of free translation tools and how L&D professionals can enhance the user experience by changing their approach to translating content.   Resources: ·       RWS Website: https://www.rws.com/ ·       Lenny Grinberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennygrinberg/ ·     

In this episode, Stella Lee, chief learning strategist at Paradox Learning, shares her take on the current landscape of AI. Stella provides strategic questions everyone should be asking as they evaluate AI and its evolving role in L&D and the future of work, predicts how L&D roles will change, and gives recommendations to navigate the AI revolution happening all over the world. Resources: Stella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellal/ Paradox Learning: https://paradoxlearning.com/ Futurepedia: https://www.futurepedia.io/ FutureTools: https://www.futuretools.io/ Crunchbase List of AI companies: https://www.crunchbase.com/hub/artificial-intelligence-companies Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criedo Perez Medium: https://medium.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/top/year Policies: EU AI Act, US AI Bill of Rights, Canada Bill C-27 Ravit Dohan’s LinkedIn Post on ChatGPT and Gender Bias All Tech Is Human: Alltechishuman.org Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s collaborative media platform: https://hitrecord.org/

Megan Torrance, CEO and founder of TorranceLearning, joins the podcast to share how to get started with data and analytics.  Megan provides a framework for talent development professionals to archive, analyze, and act on workplace learning data, whether you are a beginner or a long-time data user.   Resources: Megan’s new book: Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance TorranceLearning website: https://www.torrancelearning.com/

Luke Hobson, Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO, joins the podcast to share the value of blogging and why talent development professionals should leverage it in their work. He describes how blogging can help repackage content and how to implement it in organizations today. We also discuss the active learning benefits of writing a blog, and how to build both your personal brand and knowledge base by blogging on social platforms like LinkedIn.   Resources: Luke’s website: https://drlukehobson.com/ttps://drlukehobson.com/ Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-hobson-edd-7a685622