Brandon Hall Group Releases "The Transformational Impact of AI on HR, Learning and Talent"
Brandon Hall Group™ has launched a new executive magazine capturing insights from its 2025 AI Summit and introducing the AI Progression Model - a research-backed framework built from input across more than 1,000 organizations. The goal: give HR, Learning, Talent, and business leaders a practical path from experiments to responsible, enterprise-wide adoption.
"AI has moved from experimentation to execution," said Mike Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall Group. "We're calling this the Year of Progression because organizations are no longer asking whether to adopt AI, they're advancing along a clear maturity path. Our research shows AI is already embedded in systems like performance management and employee development."
What's inside the magazine
- Research findings on where HR and business teams stand with AI today.
- Award-winning case studies showing measurable impact and lessons learned.
- Executive insights from the Brandon Hall Group™ 2025 AI Summit.
- The Brandon Hall Group™ AI Progression Model - five phases of readiness, from reactive experimentation to optimized, AI-enabled excellence.
"Progression is about readiness, not hype," said Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and architect of the model. "Organizations don't stall because they lack tools, they stall because they lack alignment."
Why this matters for HR leaders
- AI is already inside core workflows like performance and development - governance and alignment now determine value and risk control.
- Winners treat human-AI collaboration as an operating model, not a set of pilots.
- The foundational drivers of success are clear: governance maturity, data integrity, executive sponsorship, workforce readiness, and measurable ROI.
How to apply the AI Progression Model
Use the model as a scorecard to assess where you are and what to fix next. Focus on five dimensions:
- Governance: Do you have policies, risk controls, and oversight for AI use? Are roles and decision rights defined? Consider frameworks like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to structure guardrails.
- Data: Is your data accurate, secure, and accessible across HR systems? Are lineage, consent, and retention practices clear?
- People: Are leaders and managers trained to design workflows with AI? Do employees know the use cases, boundaries, and skills required?
- Process: Are AI use cases linked to clear outcomes, with change management, testing, and support plans in place?
- Technology: Are tools integrated and monitored, with audit trails and performance metrics?
Score each area, set 90-day targets, and move one phase at a time. Treat "progression" as a repeatable operating rhythm, not a one-off project.
Practical next steps for HR
- Get the blueprint: Download the magazine, The Transformational Impact of AI on HR, Learning and Talent: https://web.brandonhall.com/ai-transformation-in-hr-magazine
- See it live: Register for the AI in HR Summit (Oct 15, 2026, BRiC, Boca Raton): https://web.cvent.com/event/cf2f625b-0b2a-4d4a-97b0-64a54e77e8d4/summary
- Stand up an AI governance board with Legal, HR, IT, and Risk; publish a plain-language policy and intake process.
- Prioritize two high-impact use cases (e.g., skills profiling, content generation for learning) with clear ROI metrics and safeguards.
- Baseline metrics now (quality, cycle time, cost, experience) so gains are visible and defensible later.
- Launch targeted upskilling for leaders and HRBPs on prompt quality, oversight, and workflow design. See the AI Learning Path for CHROs.
- Tighten data hygiene: de-duplicate profiles, clarify consent, and map which data feeds which models.
- Align vendors to your standards: request model transparency, bias testing, and audit logs.
Event: AI in HR Summit - October 15, 2026
Building on the magazine and the 2025 AI Summit, Brandon Hall Group™ will host a one-day, immersive event at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Expect real-world applications, governance practices, workforce readiness strategies, and working sessions that move teams from ideas to coordinated action.
About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group is a research and analyst firm focused on Human Capital Management. For 30+ years, the company has provided data, insights, and certification that help organizations develop talent at scale. Its HCM Excellence Awards - often called the "Academy Awards of Human Capital Management" - recognize standout work in Learning, Talent, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, and HR/Workforce Management.
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For more information contact David Forry, Brandon Hall Group, SVP at David.forry@brandonhall.com
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