Live in Stockholm: Navigating L&D Trends With Elliott Masie. Bob Mosher & Jennifer Florido
The Learning & Development Podcast: The #1 L&D ShowShow Notes
Recorded live at The Learning Conference in Stockholm, David is joined by Elliott Masie, Bob Mosher and Jennifer Florido to explore the forces reshaping workplace learning. From lasting shifts versus failed fads, to performance-first strategies, AI’s real impact, and rising stakeholder expectations, the panel cuts through the noise to share what matters most for L&D leaders right now.
Packed with bold predictions and practical advice from three of the field’s most influential voices, this live episode captures the energy of where L&D is heading next.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
L&D must evolve its methodologies from delivering “learning” to enabling performance—shifting focus from courses and content to real‑time support, experimentation, and impact on workflow and business performance.
Chase fewer “shiny penny” technologies and treat AI as a useful tool only when it’s anchored in real workflow performance.
L&D’s own risk aversion is now one of the biggest barriers to shifting from training to true performance.
BEST MOMENTS
“Only around 25% of L&D teams are involved in their company's skill strategy. I think that speaks to we're not relied upon.”
“Branding and wording matters, when we try to explain what we do and get the buy in for what we do.”
“There is a really important role for L&D at coordinating this and working on behalf of the organisation to future proof, it for skills tomorrow.”
Elliott Masie
Elliott Masie is an internationally recognised futurist, analyst, and learning advocate whose work has shaped the profession for more than four decades. Founder of The MASIE Center, he has been at the forefront of innovations from CBTs and LMSs to MOOCs, VR, and now AI. He also created the long-running Learning conference series, bringing leaders together to explore how workplace learning must evolve. With his trademark mix of curiosity, candour, and foresight, Elliott challenges L&D professionals to question assumptions and embrace the future with confidence.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottmasie/
Bob Mosher
Bob Mosher is a pioneering voice in workplace learning, best known for championing performance-first approaches that put support in the flow of work at the centre of L&D. With decades of experience advising global organisations, he has helped leaders move beyond traditional training to solutions that deliver measurable impact where and when employees need it most. As Chief Learning Evangelist at APPLY Synergies, Bob continues to shape how organisations think about workflow learning, change management, and scalable performance support, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted figures in modern L&D.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmosher/
Jennifer Florido
Jennifer Florido is Group Head of Talent & Growth at Telia Company, leading strategy to develop, engage and enable talent across one of the Nordics’ largest telecommunications providers. With experience in leadership development, organisational growth and workforce transformation, she brings a practical, business-focused view of how L&D can drive measurable impact. Jennifer is passionate about creating environments where employees can thrive, adapt and grow, aligning learning with both performance and culture.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferflorido/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home
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