In this episode, Debbie Richards, an international keynote speaker and AI strategist, shares insights from her experience working with enterprise organizations at the intersection of AI and learning. She emphasizes the importance of treating talent development as a strategic partner rather than just a source of training. Debbie discusses why simply implementing training isn't always the solution to business problems, highlighting the need for managers to provide context, feedback, and ongoing support after training sessions. She introduces the concept of using business-driven metrics for measuring success and explains her "AI North Star" approach to aligning training initiatives with real business challenges. This episode offers practical advice for managers to collaborate more effectively with talent development teams to achieve meaningful results.