In this episode, Laurel Schulert, the Senior Director of Learning Experience at SAP Concur, discusses her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful instructional designer.

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• Laurel's insights on why English majors make great instructional designers and the valuable skills they bring to the field.
• Laurel's personal story of transitioning from teaching to corporate training and development, and the challenges she faced along the way.
• Laurel's advice for aspiring instructional designers, including tips on building a strong portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in adult learning theory.

In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Tamara McLemore, a project management expert, shares her insights and strategies for effective project management, particularly in the context of learning and development.

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• Tamara's approach to building relationships and communicating with stakeholders, including her emphasis on understanding people's perspectives and what's in it for them.
• Tamara's tips for self-management and staying productive when working on solo projects, such as the importance of understanding your own work style and environment.
• Tamara's advice on identifying and leveraging team members' strengths to improve collaboration and project success, regardless of personality type.

In this episode, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Kayvon Touran, the CEO and co-founder of Zal.ai, about the role of generative AI in workforce learning and development.

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• How Kayvon and his company are using generative AI to enhance employee training and practice through AI-powered practice partners and feedback facilitators.
• The importance of using quantitative and binary rubrics to measure employee skills and competencies and how this data can drive personalized learning interventions.
• Kayvon's advice for aspiring instructional designers on embracing AI as a tool to augment their abilities and play a crucial role in the future of workforce development.