2025 was billed as a "make-or-break year" for L&D. But what actually happened? To make sense of a turbulent twelve months in learning, talent and HR, John Helmer speaks with Myles Runham of Fosway Group, Europe's leading analyst firm. They explore AI's real impact, shifting buying patterns, skills intelligence, evaluation, and whether L&D is heading for reinvention or obsolescence. A clear-eyed, data-led look at where we stand — and where we're heading.

Timestamps

• 00:59 – Intro
• 03:30 – Did we make it or break it?
• 07:02 – Are organisations spending smarter or just spending less?
• 09:06 – Have HR buying patterns changed too?
• 16:24 – Where is he seeing genuine AI transformation?
• 22:06 – Are organisations training enough on AI?
• 25:00 – AI effects on the job market
• 28:31 – Are we any closer to meaningful skills intelligence?
• 34:57 – Are we getting any better at evaluation?
• 37:31 – Trends in the systems and tools market
• 43:06 – Will L&D avoid obsolescence?
• 49:16 – Karaoke favourite?

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