How GenAI Can Supercharge Agile Teams – Watch the Replay! Missed our live session with Jess Brock on how Generative AI is reshaping Agile workflows? No worries—we’ve got you covered! 🎥 The TechKnowCon webinar replay is now available, packed with real-world insights on how AI can help Agile teams move faster, collaborate smarter, and adapt seamlessly. 🔥 What you’ll learn: ✅ How AI automates backlog management & streamlines prioritization ✅ AI-assisted story point estimation to improve sprint planning ✅ Enhancing standups with AI-driven insights on blockers ✅ Running more effective retros & sprint reviews with AI-generated insights Jess doesn’t just talk AI—she’s worked hands-on with Agile teams to test what actually works while keeping the human connection at the heart of Agile. 📺 Watch the replay now! [https://lnkd.in/gwpcJp_Z] What are your thoughts on AI’s role in Agile? Have you experimented with AI-powered workflows yet?
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🎙️ What Anthropology Can Teach Us About Learning & Development What if we designed learning programs the way humans have always learned—through community, culture, and shared experience? In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, Blake Payton, M.Ed., Global Head of L&D at Dialpad, shares how his background in anthropology has shaped his approach to corporate learning—and why the best L&D programs go beyond traditional structures. Blake’s perspective challenges how we think about L&D: 🔹 Learning isn’t just about content—it’s about belonging. Work relationships drive learning far more than static training modules. 🔹 Corporate L&D is often too rigid. True learning happens when people feel safe to explore, not when they’re forced through compliance-driven courses. 🔹 AI and technology should enhance, not replace, human connection. We’re at risk of overextending AI in L&D—focusing on efficiency instead of engagement. 🔹 Forget the LMS as we know it. People don’t learn in isolated digital silos anymore—so why are we still designing learning that way? Blake’s transition from academia to corporate L&D taught him that learning is about connection, not content. This episode is a must-listen for anyone rethinking how we design learning experiences in the workplace. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ
🎙️ L&D through the lens of Anthropology with Blake Payton, M.Ed. AI is the latest tool in our learning arsenal—but are we using it the right way? According to Blake Payton, Global Head of L&D at Dialpad, history tells us that we probably aren’t. Humans are reductive learners. We tend to misuse new tools at first—pushing them to their limits before we finally understand their true value. AI is no different. 🔍 We’re already seeing AI misapplied in corporate learning. It’s being used to replace human-led learning instead of enhancing it. It’s automating content, but missing the nuance of human connection. It’s simplifying knowledge delivery, but real learning is complex, interactive, and social. Blake draws from anthropology to reframe the way we think about L&D: ✅ Learning is deeply human—it thrives on community, culture, and shared stories. ✅ AI should augment learning, not reduce it to an impersonal, automated experience. ✅ L&D should help evoke knowledge, not just push content. Technology has the power to revolutionize learning—but only if we use it wisely. 🎧 Hear the full conversation on The Intelligence Amplifiers: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ
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🚀 How can L&D leaders drive real impact? By putting people at the center. In the latest episode of the Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, Ciji Madey shares how human-centered design has shaped her approach to building learning and development programs that truly work. From Lucasfilm, Airbnb, and Sonos, Inc. to advising high-growth companies, Ciji has seen firsthand how learning cultures thrive when they are designed around real human needs—not just business goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about scaling learning, leadership, and culture the right way. 🎧 Listen now: [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ]
🎙️ Human-Centered L&D: Designing for People, Not Processes with Ciji Madey What if corporate learning was designed with people at the center—not just business processes? That’s the approach Ciji Madey has championed throughout her career, from Lucasfilm to Airbnb, Sonos, Inc., and beyond. She brings a unique perspective to L&D, shaped by her early experience at Lucasfilm’s Studio Talent Group, where learning and creativity were embedded into the company’s DNA. In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, we dive into: 💡 Human-Centered Design in L&D—Why starting with the learner’s real challenges, motivations, and needs leads to more impactful programs 🎬 Lessons from Lucasfilm—How George Lucas’ culture of constant learning and innovation shaped her approach to talent development 🚀 Scaling L&D at High-Growth Companies—How to keep learning and leadership programs effective as organizations evolve 🛠️ Making Culture Stick—Why values, behaviors, and shared language are essential to navigating change and sustaining strong company culture Ciji’s insights will shift the way you think about corporate learning—from rigid, top-down training to an adaptive, human-first approach that truly drives impact. 🎧 Listen now: [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ]
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🚨 Happening TODAY – GenAI for Agile Team Performance with Jess Brock! Agile teams move fast, but are they moving smart? GenAI is changing the game for how teams collaborate, surface insights, and adapt in real time. That’s exactly what Jess Brock—Agile coach, technologist, and author—will be covering in today’s TechKnowCon / TKC Talk. 📅 TODAY | February 25 🕛 12 PM PST 📍 Virtual Event This is your last chance to save your spot and join us LIVE. 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/gwpcJp_Z] Jess has worked with hundreds of teams, and she’s bringing hands-on insights into how AI can support Agile workflows—without losing what makes Agile work: human collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Don’t miss out on this one! See you there.
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🚀 What does it take to build leadership programs that shape the future of global organizations and the military? In the latest episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, Kristin Trujeque, PhD shares how she’s developed leadership programs at Amazon and the United States Air Force, helping leaders navigate change, develop their teams, and drive impactful careers. From mentoring future Air Force officers to leading change management at Amazon, Kristin offers a powerful perspective on what it takes to grow as a leader in dynamic environments. 🎧 Tune in to hear Kristin’s take on: ✅ The key difference between training and leadership development ✅ How storytelling plays a critical role in leadership success ✅ Building change-ready teams in both the military and corporate sectors ✅ What she’s learned from shaping leadership programs at Amazon and the Air Force 🎙 Don’t miss this episode! Listen now → [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ]
🎙️ Building Leadership Programs for Amazon and the Air Force: Kristin Trujeque, PhD on the Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast. What does it take to develop leaders in both high-stakes corporate environments and the military? Kristin Trujeque has done just that—at Amazon and the United States Air Force —and she’s sharing her insights on the latest episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers! 🔹 Ever felt stuck in a career that didn’t feel right? Kristin shares how she helps professionals pivot toward fulfilling roles. 🔹 What separates training from true leadership development? She explains why it’s not just about teaching skills but expanding people’s potential. 🔹 How do leadership programs work at Amazon and the Air Force? Kristin dives into the frameworks, mentorship models, and change management strategies she’s used to shape the next generation of leaders. 🔹 The power of storytelling in leadership. Learn why the best leaders use stories to inspire, teach, and unite their teams. 🎧 Listen now and discover how Kristin bridges the worlds of corporate leadership and military mentorship to build resilient, adaptable, and high-impact teams! 🔗 Listen Here: [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ]
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🚀 Agile is about people. AI should be, too. Great Agile teams don’t just follow processes—they communicate, collaborate, and adapt together. But as teams scale and complexity grows, staying focused on what matters most can be a challenge. That’s where GenAI can help—not by replacing Agile processes, but by supporting the people behind them. In our next TechKnowCon / TKC Talk, Jess Brock—technologist, Agile coach, and author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide—will show how AI can enhance Agile workflows while keeping teams connected, creative, and human-centered. 🗓 February 25 | 12 PM PST 📍 Virtual Event – Free to Attend Jess has worked with hundreds of teams, helping them integrate AI in ways that: ✅ Free up time for real collaboration and creative problem-solving ✅ Give teams better visibility into blockers and priorities—without extra meetings ✅ Support retrospectives with deeper insights that spark meaningful conversations This isn’t about AI replacing Agile. It’s about removing distractions, so people can focus on doing their best work—together. Register for the event below!
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The best L&D leaders don’t just follow a career path—they create one. On Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, Maddie Combs shares how she built her career in learning and development, from coaching in higher ed to leading manager onboarding and leadership development at Airbnb and now professional development at Adyen. At Airbnb, Maddie helped design high-impact leadership programs that set new managers up for success and introduced behavioral change training for tech leaders, improving tough conversations across the org. Now at Adyen, she’s helping employees own their growth in a high-performance environment while scaling global learning initiatives. 🔗 Listen to the full episode: [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ]
🎙️ L&D Growth at Airbnb and Adyen: Maddie Combs on The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast What does it take to scale learning, leadership, and culture at some of the fastest-growing companies in the world? Maddie Combs has lived it firsthand. From shaping Airbnb’s early L&D programs during its rocket ship growth to leading professional development at Adyen, Maddie has been at the center of scaling people development at high-growth, culture-driven companies. In this episode, we explore: 💡 How Airbnb built a thriving coaching & mentorship culture that scaled across thousands of employees 📈 The key to manager onboarding success—and why most companies get it wrong 🛤️ Why career growth isn’t about following a linear path—but embracing curiosity & exploration Maddie’s insights will challenge the way you think about leadership development, internal mobility, and culture-building at scale. 🎧 Listen now: [https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ] Tag someone who would love this conversation!
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🚀 GenAI for Agile Team Performance – A TKC Talk with Jess Brock Agile teams thrive on collaboration, creativity, and delivering value. But let’s be real—repetitive tasks, backlog management, and sprint planning can slow things down. What if GenAI could eliminate toil without compromising the Agile mindset? Join us for an interactive session with Jess Brock—technologist, seasoned coach, and author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide—as she shares real-world ways to integrate GenAI across Agile workflows. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Use AI to streamline backlog management and automate prioritization ✅ Improve sprint planning with AI-assisted story point estimation ✅ Enhance standups by surfacing blockers and tracking status automatically ✅ Run better sprint reviews with AI-generated insights and presentations ✅ Improve retrospectives with AI-powered sentiment analysis With deep experience coaching hundreds of teams, Jess has seen what works and what doesn’t when applying GenAI in Agile environments. Expect hands-on demos, practical takeaways, and zero fluff. 🗓 Date: February 25, 12 PM PST 📍 Where: Virtual (Save your spot now!) 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/gwpcJp_Z] Let’s explore how AI can help Agile teams move faster, collaborate better, and focus on what really matters.
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🎙️ TechKnowCon / TKC Board Member Chris Shaffer on Building High-Trust, High-Impact Teams For over 34 years at Microsoft, Chris Shaffer led teams, fixed broken dynamics, and ultimately helped scale learning and leadership across 120,000+ engineers. Now, he’s bringing those insights to the world—starting with The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast. In this episode, Chris shares: ✅ The power of trust in creating high-performing teams. ✅ The shift from building technology to building people. ✅ How to scale learning cultures inside large organizations. If you’re leading teams or driving learning inside your org, this conversation is a must-listen. 🎧 Catch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ #Leadership #TechLearning #PeopleDevelopment #ScalingTrust #Podcast
🎙️ From Engineering to People-First Leadership: Chris Shaffer on The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast For over 34 years, Chris Shaffer shaped the way Microsoft built and developed its engineering talent. Now, he’s taking his passion for leadership, trust, and culture beyond one company—helping organizations build environments where people thrive. In this episode, Chris shares the journey from engineer to leader to culture architect and the biggest lesson he learned along the way: People-first leadership isn’t a luxury—it’s the key to high-performing teams. Chris dives into: ✅ How he went from building technology to building teams that create better technology. ✅ The leadership approach that helped him fix dysfunctional teams and drive collaboration. ✅ Why trust is the single most important factor in a thriving workplace—and how to measure and improve it. 🎧 Listen to Chris’s insights on leadership, trust, and scaling learning cultures: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ Tag a leader who needs to hear this!
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🎙️ New Episode Alert from the Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend Andrew Barrett, PhD, a seasoned L&D leader and TechKnowCon / TKC board member, to explore the evolving landscape of workplace learning. With a background in both computer science and instructional design, Andrew brings a unique perspective on how organizations can create learning experiences that truly drive impact. He shares insights on: 🔹 How Shopify built a culture of peer-driven learning at scale. 🔹 The evolving role of AI in corporate learning and what it means for L&D. 🔹 Why human connection remains at the heart of effective development. This conversation is packed with insights for L&D professionals navigating the shift toward more dynamic, people-centered learning. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ
🎙️ From Computer Science to Learning Innovation: Andrew Barrett, PhD on The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast We’re thrilled to feature Andrew Barrett in this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers! Andrew’s journey from studying computer science to leading learning and development at Shopify offers a fascinating perspective on how technology and education intersect to shape the future of work. 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why Shopify made learning a core part of its culture—not just an HR function. ✅ The challenges and successes of scaling peer learning across a rapidly growing company. ✅ How Andrew transitioned from tech into education and what sparked his passion for instructional design and L&D innovation. ✅ His take on AI’s role in the future of learning—and how human connection remains key. 📹 Sneak Peek: In this clip, Andrew shares how he went from writing code to rethinking how people learn at scale—an unexpected but powerful career shift that shaped his approach to L&D. 🎧 Tune in now for an insightful conversation on the evolution of learning, technology, and the future of work: https://lnkd.in/g6EzySfQ 💬 Interested in sharing your own story on The Intelligence Amplifiers? We’re always looking for guests who are shaping the future of learning and leadership. Reach out if you’d like to be featured! #LearningAndDevelopment #LDPodcast #Leadership #FutureOfWork #AIInLearning