Inside the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025: AI, Value & Future Trends

Donald Taylor, longtime learning and development leader and chair of the Learning Technologies Conference, unpacks the findings from the 2025 L&D Global Sentiment Survey. Hear what surprised him most, why AI remains a dominant focus, and how L&D professionals are responding to increasing pressure to prove value and do more with less. 

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Donald Taylor shares a timely look at where the industry is heading—and why it matters. His key takeaways include: 

AI Dominates—Again
For the second year in a row, AI received unprecedented support in the L&D Global Sentiment Survey, signaling not just hype but real momentum in how professionals are exploring its potential—especially for internal efficiencies.

Value Matters More Than Ever
"Showing value" made a strong comeback in this year’s survey results, reflecting a growing urgency among L&D teams to demonstrate their impact in measurable terms, especially in resource-constrained environments.

Data-Driven Strategy Is Rising
The most popular trends—including upskilling, reskilling, and learning analytics—require robust data strategies. L&D is shifting from delivery methods to understanding workforce capabilities at a deeper level.

The "Do More With Less" Reality
Resource limitations were the fastest-growing challenge cited by respondents. As budgets tighten, L&D professionals are being asked to deliver greater impact with fewer people, tools, and time.

Building Relationships Is Still Foundational
Amid all the tech shifts, Taylor emphasizes that personal connection remains essential. Strategic L&D leaders build credibility by getting out of their offices, listening to business needs, and aligning learning to organizational goals.

Read more about the 2025 Global L&D Sentiment Survey 

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