How is L&D actually using AI? Today's report, co-authored with Egle Vinauskaite, is 54 pages packed with detailed information from from more than 600 users in 53 countries. donaldhtaylor.co.uk/research_bas... ‎Edit

Rewatching Slow Horses from S1E1. Really stands up to a second viewing. Great writing, cast, performances.

Brits! I need your help on a linguistic issue. What is the difference a NAP and a KIP? For me, a nap is up to about 45 minutes. A kip is longer. But how long before it becomes a sleep?

What a 25 year old magazine I found in my loft tells us about the AI boom. www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

I have a football-food dilemma. Tonight it's #ENGITA. We plan to watch. BUT We're also planning pizza! Will this sway the result? What should we do? a) Swap pizzas for pies b) Compensate by drinking more beer c) Enjoy the pizza and don't be silly d) Something else #Lionesses #WEuro #Euro2025

Calling L&D people in Spain and Iberoamerica! Today and tomorrow sees the free FiAD Summit online. I'm speaking today at 16:30 UTC : "Beyond AI Shock: What's Next for A&D?" in English, but with Spanish translation. Speakers: www.forofiad.org/fiad-summit-... Reg: www.forofiad.org/inscripcion-...

Your workplace creates a digital version of you to extend the consulting work you can offer. What could possibly go wrong? www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

On the importance of checking sources www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

Today on my local high street, I saw several things that warmed my heart. Here are just two: A woman stepped off the bus and thanked the driver. A painter waiting at the bus stop saw a tired elderly man, and gave him something to sit on. As long as we remain kind and civil, there is hope.

A non-existent statue, and a lesson about AI. How do we encourage practical scepticism? www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

The fancy phrase is ‘the affordances of new technologies are emergent’. I prefer to say ‘we discover what’s possible as we go along’. www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

What is the future of the classroom instructor in workplace L&D? I think it will become more highly skilled, more specialised and more highly valued. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Having done my required Windows update, Teams is now in my start up directory? I think NOT!

The YouTube version of LH114 is here! 7 big interviews from Learning Technologies London 2025, incl. @joshbersin.bsky.social, @danielhulme.bsky.social & @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/LmcIbkwbaew #LearnTech #AI

Brilliant news! The wonderful Little Universe by @natholborow.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year 2025 People’s Choice Award. There is some excellent work here, but my vote goes to Nat! (Click the red box under the book cover.) nation.cymru/culture/vote...

The one thing I always do before a keynote (comment by me on LinkedIn) www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

On #VEDay, Churchill, de Gaulle and the universal power of rhetoric. linkedin.com/feed/update/... #VEDay80 #VEDay2025

20 years on LinkedIn... will it survive another 20? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Tips for teachers transitioning to L&D www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Global Sentiment Survey 2025 donaldhtaylor.co.uk/research_bas... @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social #FutureofLearning #learning

News Bulletin: Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide; Gender pay gap; L&D redundancies down but remain high; LPI-Microsoft partnership; HR jobs threat; Learning Awards learningnews.com/news/bulleti... @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social @ciphr.bsky.social @fosway.bsky.social @yourlpi.bsky.social

Breaking News: Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide; Employee experience gets thumbs down; 45% of UK adults face workplace discrimination learningnews.com/news/breakin... @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social @fosway.bsky.social

The results are in for the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025, sharing the views of 3,339 L&D practitioners from 93 countries. The big news? The idea of value is back ... read more on LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/posts/donald... #GSS25 #learning #research #learninganddevelopment

2,200+ voters from 80+ countries have contributed to this year's L&D Global Sentiment Survey. The top 6: United Kingdom United States Ireland Australia Türkiye Netherlands You can still share your views - it takes less than 2 minutes: www.research.net/r/DHTS-SB-25 #GSS25

I just wrote an email in which I referred to the Elizabeth Line as being on the Tube and I am slightly ashamed of myself.

"Chat GPT4o, draw a picture of an analogue clock showing the time 7 pm." I think we are safe from an AGI invasion, at least for a few hours.

What’s shaping workplace L&D in 2025? Share your thoughts and help @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social uncover the trends and priorities shaping our field. 🕒 It only takes 2 minutes to answer one key question! 🔗 www.research.net/r/DOEB-25 #Learning #LearningTechnology #LnD #WorkplaceLearning

Happy New Year, everyone! My goodness, I just popped over to X/Twitter and was reminded why I prefer it here.

How would you complete this: "Learning is ..." Here's what 200 L&D practitioners thought - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

L&D people - are you ready for the Beige Wave? www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

Yesterday I asked for tips on working with reluctant delegates during L&D mandatory training. Today, 70+ comments later, we have a host of practical advice, summarized (thanks to ChatGPT 4o) into 7 themes. It's a privilege to be part of such a generous community. www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

What a brilliant Masterchef final. Congratulations to Dan Merriman in what has to be a life-changing moment.

In non-professional news, we turn to cheese. Can I just say Shropshire Blue. My word.

What can a trainer do when delivering a mandatory course to a group which is reluctant to go through this training? Asking for several friends in the L&D industry. www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

Some facts from @theguardian.com about movement from X/Twitter to Bluesky... 'Musk’s platform has lost 2.7 million active US users in two months, while its rival has gained 2.5 million.' www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...

Words of the year - so many to choose from! I rounded up 7: Manifest Kakistocracy Brainrot Brat Polarization Enshitiffication Demure Which is your favourite? www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

So it begins.

Thanks to everyone who responded to this. I spread the answers over three slides, and they quickly demonstrated: a) some key, practical things to do to further your career in L&D; b) the importance of having a network in a sometimes lonely profession. Thank you!

I'm doing a webinar today. 36 hours ago I asked for L&D help with it, posting on X.com (13,500 followers) and on Bluesky (700). The L&D community is generous. On Bluesky it listens and interacts. On X, it's deafened. The platform has been dead for me for active conversational use for a while now.

L&D folks - on Thursday, I'm doing a webinar for people beginning a career in L&D. What advice would you offer them? What pitfalls should they avoid? Are qualifications worth it? How much is the field going to change? What one thing is essential to know? All thoughts gratefully received!

It's the official launch of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey on LinkedIn this morning! #GSS25 www.linkedin.com/posts/donald...

All our December #LnDcowork dates & locations are up! Check out the website for more info and the locations & timings. Link to website in post below 👇

L&D people, I'd recommend following @dani-johnson.bsky.social for her tireless research and insight into our field.

Thanks to everyone who has reposted and otherwise shared this! I'm going to enjoy looking over the data in January. Will AI dominate this year's results, like it did last year's? We'll see when the report is published on 11 February 2025. #GSS25

What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2025? It's time for the annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey! Take 2 minutes to share your thoughts: www.research.net/r/DHTS-SB-25 Choose up to 3 options from a list of 16, and also let us know your L&D challenges for the year ahead. #GSS25

Fascinating replies to this question from yesterday - what will you do differently here, in comparison with other social media platforms?

We're back! Now #LEARNchat Join us! CC @tracyparish.bsky.social , @lnddave.bsky.social #lrnchat is NOW #LEARNchat

Question - if you have used other social networking platforms, what lessons have you learned that you'll apply here? Do you think you'll do anything differently on Blue Sky?

Hi, I'm Don Taylor. This is the most exciting time to be in learning and technology since I started programming computers in 1981. My role today: supporting L&D professionals to tackle the challenges and exploit the fabulous opportunities we now have. Learning and performance has a great future!

Forgot to introduce myself. Hi 👋🏻 I’m Lavinia, I like learning, I’m building an awesome L&D community at Offbeat, I’m based in Romania, I love chocolate, Formula 1, books, and good stories. I’m a bit socially awkward, either talking too little or WAY too much. Nice to meet you 🤩