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The 2026 L&D Manager’s Playbook

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Harnessing AI for Impactful Growth
What You’ll Get from This Playbook?
  • A clear picture of L&D’s role in 2026
  • A simple way to assess your AI readiness
  • Clarity on skills that matter next
  • A framework to focus your effort and energy

No jargon. No hype. Just direction.

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What’s Inside (At a Glance)

The New Reality of L&D

Understand how AI, digital labor, and human-agent teams are reshaping learning and talent development.

A Quick AI-Readiness Check

Evaluate where you stand today as an L&D leader in an AI-first world – and identify gaps worth addressing.

Skills You’ll Need as an L&D Leader

See what it really takes to stay relevant and influential as AI becomes part of everyday work.

Focus Areas That Drive Impact

Identify your Categories of Improvement (COIs) – so you know exactly where to focus instead of trying to do everything.

From Thinking to Doing

Use the built-in action tracker to plan small, meaningful steps – month by month.

Who This Playbook Is For


  1. L&D managers and heads of learning
  2. Talent development leaders
  3. HR professionals shaping future skills
  4. Anyone responsible for learning strategy in an AI-driven organization

If learning is part of your job – and the future is part of your responsibility – this playbook is for you.

About the Author


Ayesha
Ayesha Habeeb Omer
COO & Co-Founder, CommLab India

Ayesha brings a business-first, leadership-driven perspective on the future of L&D – shaped by 25 years of working closely with organizations navigating change at scale.

Get clarity. Get focused. Get future-ready.