{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"474 \u2014 So long 2025, what's hot for 2026?","description":"What a year it was! In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, HowNow's Nelson Sivalingam joins Ross G and Ross D to reflect on 2025 and look to emerging trends in 2026. We discuss: AI (obviously) and how it's evolving the rise of instructor-led training how market consolidation is changing the choice of suppliers for L&D leaders. During the discussion, Ross G referenced a number of new stories: Only 22% of organizations have a visible AI strategy Three in five workers say they use unapproved AI tools at work 95% of organizations see no measurable return on AI, partly due to 'workslop' We also discussed Don Taylor's Global Sentiment Survey 2025, Don's AI in L&D report written with Egl\u0117 Vinauskait\u0117, and Hemsley Fraser's 2025 L&D Impact Survey. Finally, Ross G referenced the 'enshittification' of AI products. In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross D shared an example of learning through lyrics. Nelson discussed Gmail's new 'Manage subscriptions' tool. And Ross G discussed the process of making a teaser trailer for his novel, Centauri's Shadow. You can view the trailer on LinkedIn. For more from Mindtools and Kineo, visit\u202fmindtools.com. There, you'll also find details of our new face-to-face and virtual workshops, each aligned to our Manager Skills Assessment. And for more from HowNow, visit getthehownow.com. Like the show? You'll LOVE our newsletter! Subscribe to The L&D Dispatch at lddispatch.com Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross Garner Ross Dickie Nelson Sivalingam ","author_name":"The Mindtools L&D Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/podcast\/l-d\/","html":"