Your Next Move: Strategic Pivots, Hybrid Roles, and the Skills AI Can’t Replicate
The rise of AI is fundamentally changing the landscape for Learning and Development professionals. The question is no longer if AI will impact your role, but how you will respond. This eBook explores the realistic paths forward for instructional designers, trainers, and learning strategists who need to upskill, reskill, or pivot entirely.
Inside, you will find practical strategies from L&D leaders like Cammy Bean, Kevin Thorn, Trish Uhl, and Perrin Rowland, who have successfully reinvented their careers. Learn how some of the most significant learning and development subject matter experts of the past 20 years have pivoted and changed career paths, including: Trish Uhl, Kevin Thorn, and Cammy Bean.
Based on the insights from practitioners in the field, here are the non-negotiables for your future:
- Adaptability is the New Expertise: The linear career path is over.
- Prioritize Human Skills: Focus on your development in coaching, complex problem-solving, and human-centered design—skills AI cannot replicate.
- Look to Hybrid Roles: Your L&D background is perfect for several high-value career opportunities.
- How to cope with AI-related changes, and pivot.
Don’t let fear drive your career decisions. This is your guide to embracing disruption, validating your core skills, and defining your next high-value role in the age of AI.
