AI’s Transformative Opportunities for Preparing Your Workforce with Rich Douglas

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What does it really take to prepare your workforce for an AI-driven future? In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, Wendy Wiseman sits down with Rich Douglas, principal of Rich Douglas Consulting and former Executive Director of the Human Capital Lab, to explore how AI is reshaping workforce development, learning, and leadership. Rich brings a deep perspective from years in corporate training and talent development, tackling one of the biggest questions leaders face: How do we know employees are truly learning—and applying—new skills in an AI-powered world? As AI continues to evolve, Rich explains that organizations must move beyond traditional learning models and rethink how they measure knowledge, build capability, and prepare employees for real-world application. The conversation highlights how AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a catalyst for transforming how people learn, solve problems, and contribute strategically within organizations.