Redefining Learning: How HR at E.W. Scripps Is Powering Real-Time Workforce Transformation with AI - 2026 Next Practices Weekly
Next Practices Weekly brought together Candace Anderson, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer; Ginger Summers, Senior Director of Learning & Leadership Development; and Chris Conte, Lead Specialist of Learning & Development at E.W. Scripps for a dynamic conversation on how artificial intelligence is redefining the way organizations develop talent in real time. The session highlighted how Scripps is leveraging AI to move beyond traditional learning models, unlocking faster skill development, increasing accessibility, and enabling employees to keep pace with rapidly evolving business demands.
Hosted by Katheryn Brekken, Ph.D., and Tom Stone at i4cp, the discussion revealed how Scripps is embedding AI directly into the flow of work - transforming learning into a continuous, personalized, and highly strategic capability. By aligning learning innovation with business priorities, the organization is equipping its workforce to adapt, grow, and perform in an AI-enabled future.
Key Topics Discussed
- Reimagining Learning for the Speed of Business
Scripps is redefining learning as a real-time capability moving beyond static programs to deliver knowledge and skill-building exactly when and where it’s needed. - Operationalizing AI in the Flow of Work
By embedding AI into everyday tools and processes, the organization is making learning seamless, scalable, and directly tied to performance outcomes. - Personalizing Development at Scale
AI-driven insights are enabling highly targeted learning journeys, ensuring employees receive relevant, role-specific development that accelerates impact. - Building an AI-Ready Workforce with Confidence
Leaders emphasized the importance of fostering experimentation and psychological safety, empowering employees to adopt and apply AI in meaningful ways. - Positioning L&D as a Strategic Driver of Transformation
Learning leaders are stepping into a critical role aligning workforce capability-building with business strategy to enable agility and long-term success.
The conversation reinforced a clear call to action for HR leaders: the future of learning is happening now. From practical use cases to strategic insights, this session offers a compelling roadmap for organizations looking to accelerate workforce transformation. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear these insights firsthand - watch the full recording to explore how leading organizations are putting AI into action.
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To ensure open discussion, this event was exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants were not permitted to attend.
