Helping L&D Teams Balance Human Insight With AI Acceleration with Kimber Hanrahan of GoDaddy
Kimber Hanrahan, Head of Learning and Development of GoDaddy, joins us to share how L&D can evolve by aligning closer to business outcomes while maintaining a people-first mindset. She talks about leveraging AI, promoting experimentation and drivin...
Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders · Leigh Anne Lankford
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Show Notes
Kimber Hanrahan, Head of Learning and Development of GoDaddy, joins us to share how L&D can evolve by aligning closer to business outcomes while maintaining a people-first mindset. She talks about leveraging AI, promoting experimentation and driving change through inclusive leadership. Drawing on decades of experience across industries, Kimber highlights how running L&D like a business can unlock deeper strategic impact.
Key Takeaways:
(03:07) Measuring impact in business terms builds credibility for L&D functions.
(05:09) Being proactive helps L&D become a valued partner in business planning.
(08:22) Technology enhances efficiency but still requires human validation.
(09:58) Evolving L&D roles reflect the shift toward virtual and digital engagement.
(13:25) Embracing experimentation can accelerate innovation in learning.
(17:06) Inclusive design is essential to support diverse learning needs.
(26:54) Leadership development includes learning to challenge personal biases.
(30:44) Empathy and openness are critical for building effective collaboration.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberdevelopspeople/
GoDaddy | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/godaddy/
GoDaddy | Website
https://www.godaddy.com
https://hbr.org/
https://trainingmag.com/
https://www.td.org/
https://www.wsj.com/
“Leadership and Self-Deception” by The Arbinger Institute
https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-Box/dp/1576759776
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