A common feedback from Operations to Learning is:  “You’re not moving fast enough; we need more engaging content.”  

We need more. We need it faster. And we need it to land.

Whether it’s onboarding, systems training, embedding new ways of working or behavioural change, the expectation is clear: learning must be delivered at pace, be embedded in the flow of work, and show results fast.

That means rethinking the traditional model and embracing new ways of delivering knowledge and skill development.

Here’s a few ways we can do that:

AI is a Powerful Delivery Engine

The rapid rise of generative AI and machine learning has opened up entirely new possibilities for workplace learning. Not only can AI help speed up content production, it can personalise, translate, and recommend learning experiences based on individual performance and preferences.

Platforms like Axonify, which has embedded machine learning into its core for over a decade, are now offering even more powerful functionality:

• Daily microlearning tailored to individual knowledge gaps

• Instant answers to on-the-job questions

• Content creation tools that reduce the time from idea to implementation to minutes

These are not future-state capabilities. They’re available right now.  

Immersive Learning: Accessible, Memorable, and Scalable

Individual scenario-based skills practice, once reserved for big-budget custom builds, are now accessible and scalable, with many off-the-shelf modules that can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of delivering these experiences.  

These powerful experiences simulate real-world situations, letting employees apply new skills in the moment. This is learning that’s:

• Bite-sized

• Relevant

• Repeatable

• Scalable

And most importantly, it gives employees a safe space to make mistakes, reflect, and grow.  

Podcast as a Learning Format in the Workplace

We consume podcasts for entertainment, news, and personal development. So why aren’t we using them more inside our organisations?

New AI tools like Google’s Notebook LLM AI can now translate written content into podcast format (and much more), making it easier than ever to bring this flexible format into corporate learning.

It’s a simple but powerful shift, giving employees the option to listen and learn while they work.

Conclusion

The speed of change in business isn’t slowing down and learning can’t afford to fall behind, but we now have the tools to meet the moment.  

AI is streamlining content delivery and personalisation. Immersive technologies like VR are transforming knowledge into action. And alternative formats like podcasts are making learning more accessible than ever. But the real shift lies in mindset: moving from a traditional model of learning as an event, to learning as a continuous, embedded experience. This is the opportunity to lead with agility, embrace innovation, and deliver learning that truly powers performance at scale, at speed, and with impact.

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