AI Enablement Architect with branches: Digital Intelligence including generative AI and AI landscape; AI Fluency including ethical use and intellectual outputs; Performance Consulting including solutioneering and outcomes focus; Human Instincts including taste and expertise; Workflow Design to unpack processes and analyse systems; Storytelling to sell solutions and position stakeholders

Why AI Enablement is the Future of Workplace L&D

A new role and team has emerged in the modern…

Jun 11, 2026 13 min read
How To Build a Modern Learning and Development Team

How To Build a Modern Learning and Development Team

Many corporate L&D teams are slow to evolve their philosophies.…

Jan 29, 2020 18 min read
The 7 Skills L&D Teams Need For Today’s World

The 7 Skills L&D Teams Need For Today’s World

Updated: Aug 2024 Practising what we preach in the L&D…

Feb 20, 2019 1 min read
How To Build Real AI Fluency In Your Organisation: 13 Lessons From L&D Leaders

How To Build Real AI Fluency In Your Organisation: 13 Lessons From L&D Leaders

Every organisation is chasing AI Fluency as a key employee…

Jun 18, 2026 9 min read
Why You Should Learn To Build skill.md Files to Unlock AI’s Full Power

Why You Should Learn To Build skill.md Files to Unlock AI’s Full Power

I’ve noticed an interesting shift between casual users of AI,…

Jun 9, 2026 7 min read
How To Stay Sharp (+Human) in the AI era

How To Stay Sharp (+Human) in the AI era

It’s more than fluency + human skills…

May 17, 2026 8 min read

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5 Innovative EdTech Platforms Redefining Workplace Learning (2023)

5 Innovative EdTech Platforms Redefining Workplace Learning (2023)

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The secret to being a great storyteller

The secret to being a great storyteller

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Do we need to unlearn, re-program or just evolve?

Do we need to unlearn, re-program or just evolve?

This thought was partly inspired by a doom scrolling session…

Aug 31, 2022 1 min read

Hey, I’m Ross 👋

I’m the Founder and Chief Learning Strategist at Steal These Thoughts!, dedicated to transforming Learning & Development (L&D) for the modern world.

I help L&D teams maximise digital technology to work smarter and build the skills to meet our evolving world.