This week, we're handing the reigns of The Mindtools L&D Podcast over to our friends at Assemble You. Including the show notes!
In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Ross Garner and Paul Buller of Mindtools to explore one of the most pressing topics in L&D today: the role of AI in content creation and the future of learning.
Ross is Chief Learning Officer at Mindtools and a former Learning Designer of the Year. He’s also a long-time podcast host and co-author of the L&D Dispatch newsletter. Paul is Head of Content at Mindtools, an executive coach, and an expert in leadership and organisational psychology with a track record in leading hybrid learning teams at global organisations.
In this episode, Ross and Paul unpack how AI is reshaping what we create, how we design learning experiences, and the skills L&D professionals need to thrive in this new landscape.
They share their reflections on:
- Why content creation jobs are shifting—not disappearing
- How AI can free up time to focus on behaviour change and learning design
- The continued importance of authentic human connection in digital learning
- Practical ways to integrate AI into workflows without compromising quality
- How L&D can defend against “internet slop” with trustworthy, research-backed content
Ross and Paul give thoughtful, grounded insights into what AI means for learning teams today—and why embracing it with optimism and intentionality is the smart move. If you’re navigating the shift to AI-enhanced learning design, this is a must-listen episode.
Duolingo AI Revolution: https://drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/duolingos-ai-revolution
Connect with them on LinkedIn
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-garner/
Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbuller/
To find out more about the performance support available for leaders and managers, from Mindtools, visit mindtools.com. And, good news! You can now add Microsoft Shorts from Assemble You to your subscription.
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