AI, Integrations, Mergers, OH MY! Leading Learning through Large-Scale Change

Learning leaders are navigating an unprecedented level of change—organizational mergers, complex system integrations, shifting cultures, and now the rapid emergence of AI. Too often, learning functions are expected to “keep up” without the space to step back, make sense of the disruption, and intentionally lead through it. The result? Change fatigue, fragmented learning strategies, and missed opportunities to influence the business.

This interactive session tackles the challenge of leading learning in the middle of ongoing, large-scale transformation. Drawing from real-world experience guiding learning organizations through mergers, integrations, and today’s AI-infused landscape, this session reframes disruption as a design constraint rather than a barrier. Participants will explore practical ways learning leaders can provide clarity, build trust, and evolve learning strategies while change is still unfolding.

Rather than a traditional lecture, this session is designed as a facilitated discussion. Attendees will engage in guided reflection, small-group dialogue, live polling, and scenario-based prompts to share challenges, compare approaches, and learn from one another. Participants will leave not only with insights from the facilitator, but also with peer-tested ideas they can apply immediately.

Learning Objectives / Takeaways

• Identify common pitfalls learning teams face during large-scale change
• Reframe large-scale change as an opportunity to influence strategy, culture, and capability building
• Explore the importance of changing our mindsets in the midst of change in order to support our teams (especially with AI)
• Gain discussion tools and questions to take back to their own learning leadership teams