How AI Is Transforming Learning Across the Employee Lifecycle

Insights from Dominik Mate Kovacs, Founder and CEO of Colossyan

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations design, deliver, and measure learning. In a recent CLO100 panel discussion, Dominik Mate Kovacs, Founder and CEO of Colossyan, shared his perspective on where AI is driving the most value for Learning and Development (L&D) teams — and what leaders should focus on next.

From Onboarding to Upskilling: AI Adds Value at Every Stage

According to Dominik, AI is now touching nearly every stage of the employee lifecycle.

“Almost everywhere — but especially onboarding,” he explained.

AI can personalize the onboarding experience, helping new employees uncover hidden knowledge and connect more quickly with the business. Instead of static compliance modules, learning becomes interactive and contextual.

He also highlighted the growing trend of learning in the flow of work. With AI-powered chatbots integrated into tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack, employees can access answers, feedback, and resources instantly — without leaving their workflow.

“Clients care about the time it takes to learn something effectively. If you can teach faster and better, you save time and create ROI,” he noted.
This shift transforms L&D from a cost center into a strategic enabler of productivity and performance.

Personalized, Multi-Modal Learning Strategies

Dominik emphasized that AI isn’t just about automation — it’s about personalization.

“AI enables multiple learning modalities. You can choose your preferred way of learning: audio, reading, or video.”

For learning leaders, that means creating adaptive learning paths that meet people where they are, while still connecting development to business outcomes.

He pointed to exciting innovations around knowledge bots — AI agents that can uncover hidden expertise within an organization. This is particularly valuable in industries with high turnover or distributed workforces, where preserving knowledge is a constant challenge.

Beyond Learning: Driving Business Impact

Dominik also sees AI transforming how teams operate beyond traditional training.

“We see success stories across product marketing, sales enablement, and HR,” he said.

By leveraging AI for content creation, personalization, and data insights, companies can reduce time-to-ramp for new hires, make learning more relevant, and even improve how products and processes are communicated internally.

He captured this evolution perfectly:

“With AI, what was easy becomes automated, what was hard becomes easy, and what was impossible becomes the new challenge.”

Generative AI and the Future of L&D

Generative AI has become one of the most widely adopted tools in L&D — especially for content creation.

“The ease of use has come down so much that anyone can start adopting these tools,” Dominik explained.

Yet, he cautioned that the next step for L&D is not just creating content faster, but connecting learning to measurable business outcomes. That’s where the true strategic value lies.

Experimentation Is Key to Success

As organizations explore new ways to embed AI into their learning ecosystems, Dominik encourages a mindset of curiosity and experimentation.

“The organizations that succeed will be those that measure impact and scale AI thoughtfully and ethically,” he said. “The most successful ones take an iterative, experimental approach — set goals, start small, and learn along the way.”

The Bottom Line

AI is no longer a distant innovation — it’s a partner in driving organizational performance. Whether it’s through intelligent onboarding, personalized learning, or business-aligned analytics, AI empowers L&D teams to work smarter, not just faster.

As Dominik put it, success in this new era of learning will depend on measuring impact, scaling responsibly, and experimenting continuously.

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