Learning is Change

Episode notes

Change is not an obstacle; rather, learning embodies change. Meet Caterina Ichkhanian, a senior learning professional, who discusses the evolving role of learning and development in the future workplace, especially in the context of advancing technologies. As she encourages professionals to prove their value by understanding needs and evaluating outcomes, Caterina expresses concern over how organizations often misunderstand the role of learning and development. The conversation also explores the importance of fostering partnerships within organizations, staying abreast of industry trends, and aligning with KPIs. Key Points Discussed: Learning Professionals at a Crossroads: Caterina talks about the current state of learning and development professionals, who are at a pivotal point with the advent of various technologies. Harnessing Learning Fundamentals: The importance of sticking to the roots of learning – understanding needs assessment, development, and evaluation – to make learning professionals irreplaceable, despite technological advancements.