OM DENNE EPISODE
Can artificial intelligence make learning more effective, or does success still depend on strong instructional design?
In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Scott Hewitt, CEO of Real Projects, to explore how organizations can combine AI, localization, metadata, and learning design to build engaging digital learning experiences that scale globally.
Scott shares the entrepreneurial journey that led to the creation of Real Projects, how production disciplines from manufacturing shaped the company's approach to learning, and why focusing on one core mission helped the business grow. The conversation dives into one of today's biggest topics in Learning and Development: using AI responsibly to improve learning without sacrificing quality.
You'll also discover why localization is far more than simple translation, how metadata and taxonomy influence personalization, and why organizations should rethink the way they use learner data. Scott explains how AI can accelerate localization, improve search, organize learning content, and streamline production, while emphasizing that experienced learning professionals remain essential to creating impactful learning experiences.
Whether you're responsible for corporate training, Learning and Development, instructional design, enablement, or workforce performance, this episode offers practical strategies for building scalable learning ecosystems that deliver measurable business value.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why localization creates a better learner experience than simple translation
• How AI is transforming content development while keeping humans at the center
• The importance of metadata and taxonomy for personalized learning
• How search behavior reveals learner intent and business needs
• Why production processes are critical for scaling learning successfully
• How data and analytics can improve both learning design and business performance
• Emerging trends in cybersecurity, compliance, and AI learning content
Learn more about Real Projects:
https://realprojects.co.uk/
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https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/trainingimpactpodcast
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