In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham is joined by David Hayden. David has a background in L&D, organisation design, recruitment and lean engineering. 

David says has seen his profession move from traditional training functions to multi-digital approaches to learning and development.

David has contributed to CIPD content on L&D, including podcasts, research reports, factsheets, and member learning resources. He was employed by the CIPD for 10 years. He is also the co-author of two books: Adjacent Learning with Steve George and Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace with Kathy Beevers and Andrew Rae. He is currently putting the finishing touches to the next edition of L&D Practice in the Workplace with Kathy Beevers due for release in November 2025.

He currently works freelance, on the associate books for a few different organisations and is a Director at The Learning Network.

Questions for David include:

• With the vast array of L&D books on the market, why L&D Practice in the Workplace?
• What makes this version different from the previous 4 editions?
• How has AI impacted the L&D profession over the past few years? 
• What advice would you give someone entering into the world of L&D?
• We all think there is a book inside of us, what are your tips on undertaking the writing process?

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