Addressing the Humanity Behind L&D, Technology, and Change

In some ways, people are not so different from our technology counterparts… and yet, there are so many special things that only a human can do. This episode follows a conversation between Michael Noble and Alison Shea, Coretography Chief of Global Learning Strategy, as they discuss Alison’s personal philosophy on change—that is, while innovations like AI provide incredible opportunities for those who can embrace them in their daily work and personal lives, the humanity behind learning is a unique force that drives the success of transformational change.

Takeaways

Allison Shea is a fourth-generation educator with a passion for transformative learning.Change is constant, but growth is a choice we make.Effective learning should focus on retention and application, not just information acquisition.AI can enhance learning but requires careful implementation and ethical considerations.Data should be used to foster growth, not as a punitive measure.Transformational change often requires a strategic approach rather than just superficial adjustments.In regulated industries, understanding the rules can help create engaging learning experiences.Learning initiatives should aim to leave organizations better than they found them.Personalization in learning is evolving with AI, moving beyond simple name insertion.The future of learning will involve a partnership between AI and human insight.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Learning and Change

06:40 Navigating Change in Learning and Development

16:17 Transformational Change: A Case Study

23:45 Adapting to Change in Regulated Industries

29:37 The Future of Learning: AI and Personalization

34:28 Outro with Art.mp4

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 1 of Learner Experience Evolution. This podcast, hosted by AllenComm, focuses on change in organizational learning and development. We will discuss changing needs, roles, and technologies across a wide array of topics. 

For the learning leader, this podcast will give you expert insight into today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities. Our guests will feature learning leaders from leading companies, industry analysts, in-house experts, and our extended network of advisory partners and independent experts. 

Title: Learner Experience Evolution Purpose: Support organizational learning leaders in driving change and creating innovative learner experiences.  Topic Areas: Onboarding, leadership development, sales enablement, compliance, and skills development, L&D governance, needs analysis, learning ecosystems, and specialized L&D talent Audience: Organizational learning and development leaders Overall Focus: Making meaningful change in professional learning—needs, roles, strategy, process, and tech—to improve learning experiences. Guests: Corporate learning leaders, industry experts, and AllenComm’s extended network  Hosting: An AllenComm host or guest expert will interview and discuss with our featured guests Format: An informal interview and unscripted discussion Duration: ~20-25 minutes Media: Both video and audio formats will be published Distribution: All major podcast platforms as well as LinkedIn, Vimeo, and AllenComm.com 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• No. of episodes: 31
• Latest episode: 2026-03-17
• Business Management

Where can you listen?