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The Mindtools L&D Podcast

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The Mindtools L&D Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Learning and Development or Human Resources. The weekly show features regular appearances from the Mind Tools team plus special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. From learning needs analysis and evidence-based practice through to the impact of technology on work and hot topics at indust... more

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AI promises personalized learning for everyone, at scale. So why are organizations still putting people in rooms together, and what does it take to make that time worthwhile?

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross G is joined by ... more

Many organizations have adopted AI, but far fewer have changed how people work, trained them, or made it safe to experiment. That gap is what we call the 'AI Divide'.

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross D is joined by Dr Ana V... more

Is AI making you smarter or dumber? And what is the cost of offloading even the simplest of tasks?

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, guest host Julie Dirksen and Cammy Bean are joined by behavioral scientist Samuel Salzer to expl... more

Every responsible conversation about AI ends with the same advice: check the output. But being 'the human in the loop' is often hard, draining work, and it gets harder when everything AI produces looks like an end product.

In this week's episode of... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Voronkova
Member of the Mindtools Insights team who analyzes AI skills and workplace learning.
Mindtools Kineo
Episode: 520 — Crossing the 'AI Divide'
Rodrigo Bolaños
Global AI Strategy Officer at Mindtools Kineo.
Mindtools Kineo
Episode: 520 — Crossing the 'AI Divide'
Julie Dirksen
Learning and development specialist and author of Design for How People Build Skills
Episode: 519 — Julie Dirksen takeover: How do you stop AI doing your thinking?
Samuel Salzer
Behavioral scientist focused on behavioral design and AI
Surprisal
Episode: 519 — Julie Dirksen takeover: How do you stop AI doing your thinking?
Markus Bernhardt
AI strategy and organizational transformation specialist
Endeavor Intelligence
Episode: 518 — Julie Dirksen takeover: What does it mean to be 'the human in the loop'?
Alicia Sanchez
CAIO (Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer)
MPF Federal LLC
Episode: 517 — Julie Dirksen takeover: Who judges the work when AI contributed?
Koreen Pagano
CEO of Talent Rewire and author
Talent Rewire
Episode: 517 — Julie Dirksen takeover: Who judges the work when AI contributed?
Nigel Paine
Researcher, author, podcaster, broadcaster and consultant
Independent consultant; Thunderbird School of Management (as mentioned)
Episode: 516 — Is AI turning us into idiots?
Rabih El Khodr
Keynote speaker and author of The Way Out of Burnout
Episode: 515 — Is performance the real cause of burnout?

Hosts

Ross Dickie
Host of The Mindtools L&D Podcast; frequent co-host facilitating discussions on AI in L&D and leadership.
Ross Garner
Co-host and episode contributor; involved in discussions on AI in management, governance, and L&D strategy.
Gemma Towersey
Long-time host/participant; covers personal perspectives on play, learning, and adult education.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Fascinating topics and guests

    I really enjoy your The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. I just listened to the episode about the science writer David Robson and the brain that responds to and interprets reality based on what we expect. Thank you for the invaluable takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria4 years ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! đź§ 

    This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! The entire Mind Tools team does such a great job of sharing their wisdom and I love how they lead meaningful conversations with guests who bring so much actionable L

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting, informative and thought-provoking

    An interesting, informative and thought-provoking podcast- future focused, progressive and always one step ahead! Really helpful for me as an HR Generalist to keep up with the latest trends and developments in L&D.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ing1973
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Definitely a must-listen for everyone in HR

    The Emerald Works team and their guests offer incredible perspectives and advice on the show. I particularly enjoyed the interview with Bruce Daisley about company culture, awesome episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Colgan
    United States6 years ago
  • Brilliantly hosted

    I really enjoy this podcast, I think it’s really well hosted by natural presenters and love to hear the rapport and humour between them and the guests.It’s intelligent thought-provoking and entertaining keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Purpleluce
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives from tech, academia, and practice.
Hosts balance expertise with engaging, accessible discussions.
Energetic hosts and clear, practical takeaways keep me coming back.
Thought-provoking conversations with actionable insights for HR and L&D.

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520 — Crossing the 'AI Divide'
Q: If a leader has already bought the tech, an organization has already adopted AI or purchased AI licenses even for a small group of users, but they've done nothing else, what would you tell them to do?
Voronkova recommends diagnosing current use, confidence and organizational barriers before prescribing training. Bolaños suggests testing AI on a team's tasks or gathering use cases across teams, then prioritizing projects, allowing time to practice and sharing successes.
520 — Crossing the 'AI Divide'
Q: Can you just explain what the AI divide is and what that divide costs?
Voronkova defines it as the gap between having access to AI and being able to use it. She says many adopters have not changed workflows or trained employees, with potential financial losses and employee anxiety contributing to reluctance to use AI.
519 — Julie Dirksen takeover: How do you stop AI doing your thinking?
Q: From a behavior standpoint, what do you say we have to do?
Salzer suggests checking whether a task is appropriate to delegate, making time for independent thinking and first drafts, protecting deep work and slack, and identifying which parts of work people value and want to keep doing.
519 — Julie Dirksen takeover: How do you stop AI doing your thinking?
Q: What should people develop to work with AI without falling into confirmation bias and too much cognitive offloading?
Salzer recommends distinguishing useful offloading from cognitive surrender, understanding the tools and one's work process, and knowing which tasks are core to one's skills. He also advises preserving practice, judgment and the ability to explain and defend work.
518 — Julie Dirksen takeover: What does it mean to be 'the human in the loop'?
Q: What are the capabilities that people need to have to do this well, to sort of validate the outputs and make sure?
Markus describes evaluation as its own skill, requiring people to find incorrect statements and omissions, ask further questions, and judge the depth of the context behind an answer.

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The show consistently tackles how learning and development intersects with technology, governance, and workplace culture. Recent episodes explore AI's impact on compliance training, game-based and experiential learning, leadership and upskilling, and the shift toward skills-based organizations. Guests range from practitioners in Google and Harvard to designers and authors shaping AI-enabled learning, with a balance between practical design challenges and strategic, evidence-based thinking. A distinctive angle is the integration of practical governance, measurement, and ethics in AI-driven L&D, along with a recurring emphasis on human judgment, inclusivity, and real-world applicability.

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1. Ana Voronkova
2. Rodrigo Bolaños
3. Julie Dirksen
4. Samuel Salzer
5. Markus Bernhardt
6. Alicia Sanchez
7. Koreen Pagano
8. Nigel Paine

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