TIDES Ep 41: L&D Is Broken - How AI & Social Learning Will Replace LMS | ft. Chris Stefanyk

Traditional corporate learning is collapsing—and AI is rewriting the playbook.In this TIDES episode, Shveta Malhan sits down with Chris Stefanyk, Head of Revenue & Operations at Disco, to explore how AI-first platforms and peer-powered learning are replacing outdated LMS systems.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:- Why L&D isn't dying—but the traditional models are- What makes Disco an AI-first social learning platform- How the 6P Framework (Peer, Personalization, Prompt, Project, Practice, Perpetual) is reshaping learning strategy- What AI fluency really means for organizations- Why most learning programs fail—and how to fix them with personalization & community- What the modern learner actually wants in 2025- Why "Demo, don’t memo" is the new rule of AI upskilling- How to rethink learning analytics, content creation, and implementation for the AI era💡 If you're still relying on static LMS systems and completion rates to define learning success—this episode will challenge everything you think you know.👤 Guest: Chris Stefanyk🔗 Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cstefanyk🌐 Learn more about Disco: https://www.disco.co💡 About TIDES:TIDES brings together voices from across industries to explore how technology—especially AI—is reshaping work, skills, and the human experience.👥 TIDES on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tides-by-yenza3/ 💡 About YENZA3:Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com  @TIDESByYenza3  📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your biggest takeaway or question for Chris and Shveta.00:00 - Intro: L&D Isn’t Dying—But the Traditional Models Are01:00 - Meet Chris Stefanyk & The Mission Behind Disco02:00 - What’s Broken in Traditional L&D?04:00 - Why Static LMS Systems Don’t Deliver Outcomes05:45 - Introducing Disco’s 6P Learning Framework08:00 - Personalization, Peer Learning, and Prompt Skills10:00 - Why Practice & Perpetual Learning Matter More Than Theory11:30 - The Pivot Table Problem: Relevance in Learning13:00 - Modern Learners: Changing Expectations in the Age of AI15:00 - The Future of Just-in-Time & Role-Based Learning17:30 - One-to-One Learning & the Power of Proactive AI Agents20:00 - What Is AI Fluency? Going Beyond Tool Adoption22:00 - Demo, Don’t Memo: Why Fluency Is a Culture Shift24:30 - Disco as an AI-First Learning Platform26:30 - What Sets AI-Native Platforms Apart from AI Add-Ons28:30 - Operator vs Learner-Facing Agents in Disco30:00 - How Disco Powers Personalized Learning Experiences32:00 - Can Disco Replace the Traditional LMS?33:30 - Slack Integration & Social Learning at Scale35:00 - Learning Analytics: Beyond Completion Rates37:00 - Strategic Use of Engagement & Behavioral Data39:00 - Client Case Study: Building a Digital Academy with Disco41:30 - What Implementation & Migration Look Like with Disco43:00 - L&D Debt: Why Letting Go Is the First Step to Modernization45:00 - Who’s Ready? Maturity, Curiosity & the LMS Admin Power Role47:00 - What L&D Leaders Should Do Next: Experiment & Upskill48:30 - Final Thoughts: Learning Agility as a Strategic Capability49:00 - Outro: Connect with Chris & Keep Riding the Tide#AIinLearning #CorporateLearning #LMS #AIFirst #DiscoPlatform #LearningAndDevelopment #ChrisStefanyk #AIFluency #SocialLearning #TIDESPodcast