This session provided a hands-on look at how AI tools like Canva are reshaping the influence and agility of talent development teams—not just speeding up design, but elevating L&D’s role as a strategic business partner.
“Something that used to take me 3–4 hours or a day, I can now do in Canva in half an hour.” -- Deepa Kartha
That’s not just time saved—it’s a shift in power. With the right AI tools, L&D no longer waits in line behind Comms or Marketing. It steps up with its own voice, brand, and business-ready story.
Key takeaways for leaders:
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Combine tools like ChatGPT + Canva for smarter, faster workflows.
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Build data-backed narratives to answer: “Why now?” and “What’s the ROI?”
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Elevate L&D’s brand inside your org through credible, consistent outputs.
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Experiment with purpose—teams testing AI today are shaping tomorrow’s strategy.
For leaders, the opportunity is clear: combine AI tools smartly, craft data-backed narratives that win over stakeholders, and build an L&D brand that signals innovation. Most critically, don’t wait. The teams experimenting now will be the ones shaping how AI raises—not replaces—their strategic relevance.
Practical actions you can take now:
✅ Audit where AI can remove internal bottlenecks.
✅ Develop L&D “pitch decks” tackling executive objections.
✅ Create brand-aligned Canva templates for your team.
✅ Run an internal AI lab session to build fluency.
✅ Maintain a shared “AI lessons learned” playbook for your function.
For talent development leaders, this isn’t just about adopting tools—it’s about reshaping how L&D shows up: faster, sharper, and positioned to drive the business, not just support it.
Ready to experiment with us?
👉 Share your Canva AI creations in our Collaborative Folder → AI Practical Lab: Canva Creations
