Every Day's a School Day

The Reality of AI Adoption in Organisations with Erica Farmer

Every Day's a School Day

Show Notes

In this episode, Nicki, Hannah, and Kashish sit down with Erica Farmer, a professional speaker, trainer, TEDx speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and podcast host with over 25 years of experience in learning and development across major global brands. Together, Nicki, Hannah, and Kashish explore Erica’s perspective on AI and what adoption really looks like inside organisations today. They discuss the critical role L&D teams play in making AI initiatives successful and what learning leaders need to start doing differently to stay ahead. Erica also shares what excites her most about AI’s potential to transform learning, capability-building, and the future of work, alongside practical insights drawn from her extensive experience in the field. If you're curious about how AI is shaping the future of learning and organisations, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. School’s in session!

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