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Innovations in Training

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to the Innovations in Training podcast, presented by Training magazine. Each episode will bring you interviews with industry experts and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning and development. Whether you're a designer, developer, facilitator, manager, business leader — or simply curious about emerging trends in learning and development — this podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, insights, and practical strategies that you can use today. The podcast regularly features our Test Kitchen where you'll have the opportunity to experience first-hand accounts related...

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Phylise Banner / Training Magazine

Episodes

How Tabletop Games Can Foster Collaborative Skills With Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games 13.01.2026 33:28

In this episode, Phylise Banner talks to Ben Harkins, owner of Floodgate Games, to explore the intersection of tabletop games and collaborative learning. As a game designer, Harkins shares his journey from creating educational games for school projects to launching successful titles on Kickstarter. The conversation delves deep into how game design principles mirror learning design, examining conce...

Revolutionizing Elearning Development With AI: A Conversation With Ethan Webb, CEO of Mindsmith 29.05.2025 33:48

In this episode, Phylise Banner interviews Ethan Webb, co-founder and CEO of Mindsmith, an innovative AI-powered elearning authoring tool. Ethan shares the origin story of Mindsmith, which emerged from his co-founder's experience transitioning in-person English classes to online learning during 2020. The conversation explores how Mindsmith is disrupting the traditional elearning authoring spa...

The Power of Generative AI with with Josh Cavalier, Founder of JoshCavalier.ai 15.01.2025 23:46

In this episode, Hector Valle interviews Josh Cavalier, founder of JoshCavalier.ai and a 30-year veteran in learning and development. Josh shares his journey with generative AI since its early days, from experimenting with ChatGPT in late 2022 to developing comprehensive AI training programs. The conversation explores how AI is transforming learning and development, with Josh highlighting the shif...

Demystifying Content Operations with Alan Pringle, COO of Scriptorium 03.06.2024 35:14

In this episode, Phylise Banner interviews Alan Pringle, COO at Scriptorium. Starting with the definition of content operations, Alan explains how organizations can make sure they are making the most of their content by taking a strategic approach to content management, and building intelligence into their content. While considering how best to orchestrate that “single source of truth” with learni...

Exploring the Future of AI Writing Tools with May Habib, CEO of Writer.AI 08.11.2023 30:48

In this episode, Phylise Banner interviews May Habib, the CEO of Writer AI . May shares her expertise in natural language processing and machine learning, highlighting the potential of AI to revolutionize the writing industry. May also emphasizes the importance of training and enabling employees to leverage AI, ensuring that no one is left behind in this transformative process. The conversation de...