The What & How of AI in Corporate Learning & Development

AI TECH TALK at INSEAD Middle East Campus | The What & How of AI in Corporate Learning & Development

At our recent AI TECH TALK at the INSEAD Middle East Campus, we explored a critical question: What are the implications of AI for corporate learning and development, and how do we get there?

The session was led by Professor Peter Zemsky and featured a dynamic panel discussion.
It was a privilege to welcome to the stage:

• H.E. Dr. Amna Al Mahri, Executive Director of Learning Enablement and Effectiveness Sector, Gov Academy, Department of Government Enablement
• Zabna Omar, Vice President - Learning, Mubadala
• Anahit Antonyan, Head of Executive Search and Recruitment, HR BP, Yango Group

Key insights included: 
To lead in an AI-powered world, organisations must fundamentally rethink how learning happens. This means creating environments where curiosity, experimentation, and continuous adaptation are the norm.

• Transform culture first
  Build curiosity and understanding around AI
  Frame it as a tool to augment human capability, not replace it
• Drive change through influence
  Use pull strategies to create genuine engagement
  Communicate vision clearly and build organizational readiness over time
  Co-create learning experiences with experts, collaborating across IT, HR and business units
• Personalise learning at scale
  Align training to real roles and immediate business needs
  Leverage immersive formats like VR and AI-powered role-plays
  Ensure equitable access across all functions and experience levels
• Address job disruption head-on
  Be transparent about inevitable workforce shifts
  Emphasize reskilling upskilling, and strategic redeployment
• Invest in human capabilities
  Develop critical thinking, adaptability and AI fluency
  Build learning strategies that enhance strategic decision-making

The event also featured 2 live AI demos, including a VR & AI immersive experience led by the INSEAD Immersive Learning Team.

INSEAD offers a range of opportunities to explore the impact of AI on business, leadership, and society.

• Impact focus: Artificial Intelligence
  Explore our AI-related programmes, research and events. Get insights into the future of business education and leadership, and INSEAD commitment to responsible, inclusive and sustainable AI.

• Immersive learning initiative
  Discover the world most extensive immersive learning library for engaging, cost-effective, personalized, and data-driven leadership and executive training.