Table of Contents
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- Introduction: The AI Revolution in Corporate Learning
- AI Can Increase Employee Productivity by up to 66%
- Bridging the Expertise Divide
- Employees will Develop Four Times Quicker with AI Support
- Changing Learning Design through Specialized AI
- Redefining Learning Quality with Evidence-Based AI
- The Future of Learning Design
- Personalized Learning with Human-Centric AI at Hive Learning
- Conclusion: Lead the Charge in Corporate Learning Innovation
Introduction
Imagine harnessing AI for a 66% uplift in employee productivity. [Source: Boston Consulting Group, 2023].
AI’s expanding role goes beyond technological innovation; it’s becoming a core element in creating compelling learning experiences. It enables a more engaging and efficient approach to professional development; improving performance, skill retention and productivity.
For learning designers, AI introduces an exciting challenge: to design and deliver learning initiatives that adapt to the dynamic requirements of today’s workforce.
AI Can Increase Employee Productivity by up to 66%
Generative AI (GenAI) is leveling the playing field, offering tools for every employee to achieve their highest potential. Studies conducted by organizations such as the Nielsen Norman Group, Boston Consulting Group, and Harvard have shone a spotlight on AI’s ability to increase employee productivity by up to 66%. This leap in efficiency spans a spectrum of professions, from customer service agents addressing a higher volume of inquiries to business professionals creating more documents and programmers completing more coding projects more efficiently.
This innovation is breaking down expertise barriers, fostering growth, and creating a more versatile workforce. AI’s contribution to career advancement extends beyond advancing productivity; it also creates avenues for new professional development opportunities.
Bridging the Expertise Divide
The application of AI in the workplace is making significant strides in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the skills gap. GenAI has demonstrated its ability to even out the performance across employees. This approach to learning and development is no longer about creating a one-size-fits-all solution but rather providing the tools for each individual to reach their fullest potential.
By harnessing the power of GenAI, organizations are breaking down barriers to expertise and creating a work environment that values growth and learning. For career development, this means opening doors to new opportunities, allowing individuals to advance in their careers and organizations to benefit from a more skilled and versatile workforce.
Employees Will Develop Four Times Quicker with AI Support
The adoption of AI in professional development is changing the way employees acquire new skills, significantly reducing the time to achieve proficiency. Research has shown that employees with AI support develop expertise up to four times quicker than those without these tools.
The accelerated learning curve made possible by AI doesn’t just benefit employees on an individual level. It equips entire teams, departments, and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to stay ahead in a fast-paced business environment. As a result, organizations are empowered to nurture a workforce that is both knowledgeable and capable, fostering a culture of continuous growth and adaptability.
Changing Learning Design through Specialized AI
The research undertaken by Dr Philippa Hardman and AI specialist Gianluca Mauro presents a revealing look into how specialized AI is setting new benchmarks in learning design. Their study introduces us to “Epiphany,” an AI prototype that stands as a testament to the power of specialization in AI. The findings show: that when it comes to shaping educational content, specialized AI tools surpass the capabilities of both traditional human-led processes and those assisted by more general AI platforms like ChatGPT.
These AI tools are not just marginally better—they are transforming the field with advances in both the speed and quality of learning design.
The study reveals that “Epiphany” can streamline the time to design by an average of 72% compared to ChatGPT assistance, and 368% over conventional human-led efforts.
As a result, educational content can be designed faster, is context-specific and is also more aligned with the principles of effective learning.
Redefining Learning Quality with Evidence-Based AI
The study’s methodology, rooted in learning science, utilizes expert learning designers to evaluate educational content created by a diverse group of designers. Expert learning designers assess educational content developed by a varied cohort of designers, ensuring that the final learning designs achieve more than just efficiency; they are context-specific and meet rigorous quality standards.
It’s an approach that emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in learning science, ensuring that AI tools are used to complement and reinforce the principles that underpin effective learning, rather than simply streamline the creation process.
The Future of Learning Design
The “Epiphany” study is giving us a sneak peek at what could be a big shift in how we design learning programmes and materials. A future where specialized AI tools don’t just incrementally improve the design process but have the potential to free up a significant amount of learning designers’ time. This means they can spend more time coming up with new ideas, making decisions based on solid data, and really getting to grips with what makes learning stick.
The evolution within learning design that “Epiphany” showcases a similar to the impact that Figma had on UX/UI design—a tool that streamlined the design process and also elevated the standards for design quality. Just as Figma redefined the essential skill set for UX professionals, specialized AI like “Epiphany” may redefine the competencies required for learning designers of the future.
Personalized Learning with Human-Centric AI at Hive Learning
Traditional learning methods often miss the mark because they aren’t tailored to the individual or the business. At Hive Learning, we’re shaping the future of learning by drawing on our decade-long expertise in social learning theories and integrating AI to craft impactful, tailored learning experiences.
Our approach centers on human-centric AI, which aids in the quick development of skills in an adaptable and secure setting.
At Hive Learning, we use our ‘Design, Engage and Measure’ framework to build skill programs that are as unique as the businesses and learners they serve. In the ‘Design’ phase, we collaborate with L&D teams to quickly identify and address immediate skill shortages. The “Engage” phase focuses on group learning within specific timeframes to boost participation, and ‘Measure’ gives us the tools to connect learning achievements directly to business results.
A crucial part of the Engage stage is our design through our AI-powered BuzzCurator tool. It can sift through relevant business documents, data, and discussions to pinpoint exact learning needs. By considering elements such as a company’s communication style, culture, desired program duration, learner abilities, and delivery methods, we guarantee the learning content we provide is contextualized and relevant.
Conclusion: Lead the Charge in Corporate Learning Innovation
AI is transforming the way we approach corporate learning, allowing experts to create and share content tailored to the unique preferences and needs of every learner and business. This powerful combination of AI technology with the skill of learning designers is opening up new opportunities, especially in creating faster, higher-quality, and more personalized learning programs.
As we enter this exciting new chapter, AI is becoming an essential part of learning design, proving to be a valuable ally in the ongoing effort to adapt to the new world of work.
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