Balancing Global Reach and Human Touch with Hanine Linsky

L&D Go Beyond

L&D Go Beyond
Balancing Global Reach and Human Touch with Hanine Linsky
Apr 01, 2026 Season 3 Episode 1
Upside Learning Solutions

In Episode 2 of Season 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Venudhar Bhatt sits down with Hanine E. Hajnasr, a global leader in learning, organizational effectiveness, and change enablement.

As organizations continue to scale learning across teams, markets, and geographies, the challenge is no longer just about reach. It is about ensuring learning remains relevant, contextual, and effective on the ground.

This conversation explores how learning leaders can balance global consistency with local relevance, preserve the human touch that drives real behavioral change, and use AI thoughtfully to support personalization without losing connection.

From coaching and mentoring to regional stakeholder alignment, this episode offers practical insights on designing learning that creates capability, not just completion.

Key highlights from the conversation:

• Why scaling learning is now a competitive advantage
 • The balance between efficiency and effectiveness
 • Common mistakes in global rollouts
 • Why culture and local context matter
 • The role of coaching, mentoring, and peer interaction
 • How AI can enhance personalization and learning impact
 • Why regional teams are critical for successful implementation
 • Practical ways to measure behavior change and business outcomes

A must-listen for L&D leaders, learning strategists, and business stakeholders navigating scale in a changing world.