Show Notes
Welcome back to Every Day’s a School Day, your go-to podcast for all things learning, innovation, and growth!
In this special episode, we celebrate the incredible strides made in L&D both at SJP and externally in the industry in 2024. From game-changing milestones to groundbreaking tools like AI, VR, and immersive platforms, this year has redefined what continuous learning looks like.
We share powerful stats—like 86% of learners reporting improved performance—and explore how tech is driving smarter, faster learning without replacing the human touch.
Tune in as we discuss: The Power of Progress: Progress isn’t just about hitting targets; it’s about empowering people to thrive, innovate, and grow—every single day. AI Revolution: The good, bad, and ugly sides of AI in learning and the L&D AI "hype". Skills for Tomorrow: Resilience, leadership, and the role of VR in soft-skill development. People at the Heart: Celebrating growth, milestones, and shared success stories.
Featuring reflective insights from industry leaders like Donald H. Taylor, Michelle Parry-Slater, Bodyswaps’ Chris Mallet, 5Mins.ai’s Saurav, and more! This episode is packed with actionable takeaways and bold predictions for the future of workplace learning.
Here’s to another year of growth, resilience, and, most importantly—learning something new every single day. Thanks for tuning in to Every Day’s a School Day, and stay tuned for even bigger things in 2025.
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