Erick Randolph

AI is taking on more of the heavy lifting every quarter. It drafts the course outline, writes the scenario, and generates the cover image. That saves time, but every task we hand off is one we stop practicing, and creativity weakens the same way any unused muscle does. 

There is a second cost. When every organization or team uses the same tools, the work starts to look the same. Generic AI work tells learners right away that nobody really made this for them. 

In this session, we'll explore what jazz pianists, record producers, and researchers can teach L&D leaders about creativity as a skill that can be trained and protected. 

Attendees will walk away with three key takeaways: 

• Understand the risks of automating creativity. Explore how overreliance on AI can weaken creative thinking and lead to generic learning experiences that fail to connect with learners. 
• Discover how to strengthen creative thinking. Learn why disruption, movement, and a safe place to fail can spark creativity, and how to apply these principles within L&D teams. 
• Apply a practical framework for AI adoption. Use the Automate, Augment, Protect framework to determine which capabilities AI should take on, which it should enhance, and which your organization needs to keep exercising.