Beyond Content: Rebuilding L&D Around The Transformation Triangle with Egle Vinauskaite
The Learning & Development Podcast: The #1 L&D ShowShow Notes
In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Egle Vinauskaite to discuss the launch of her highly anticipated follow-up to the ‘Race for Impact’ report. They explore the core objectives behind this new research and the methodology Egle used to capture the reality of today's learning landscape.
Egle reflects on the "Transformation Triangle" - a core concept of the report - unpacking its components and arguing for a definitive move away from traditional, legacy training models. They delve into the practicalities of how L&D leaders can navigate these strategic paths, the organizational blockers or "drags" that routinely stall progress, and what it truly means when Egle writes that "influence is not a consolation prize." Egle provides a roadmap for teams facing leadership pushback, offering actionable advice on how to break out of a strictly content-focused lane and elevate L&D into a high-impact, influential business driver.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
AI is rapidly taking over traditional L&D tasks, so L&D must redefine their role rather than just produce content faster.
For L&D, the future lies in 3 areas: becoming a skills authority, an enablement partner and/or tackling performance as a systems problem.
L&D’s ability to change is shaped by the organisation around it. Reporting lines, what leaders expect from “the training team,” and the skills the L&D team has will all determine how far beyond content L&D can really move.
Building credibility by being involved early when business problems are defined, enables L&D to influence decisions and outcomes more powerfully.
BEST MOMENTS
“The transformation triangle is a strategic framework for L&D leaders…it maps the territory beyond content focused L&D.”
“Understand the boundaries that you're operating within. Not that you cannot massage those boundaries over time.”
Egle Vinauskaite Bio
Egle Vinauskaite brings extensive expertise in learning, behaviour, and technology, working with both global enterprises and emerging edtech innovators. Her background spans AI, XR, mobile learning, digital platforms, and blended learning design, giving her a unique perspective on how technology is reshaping organisational learning and the future of work. As both an advisor and researcher, she helps L&D teams integrate AI into their operations and prepare workforces with the skills needed for effective adoption. Blending rigorous research with hands-on application, Egle has a sharp view of how AI is redefining the role of L&D and creating new possibilities for learning in the workplace.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinauskaite/
The Transformation Triangle report: https://www.nodes.works/transformation-triangle
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ABOUT THE HOST
David James
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.
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