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
When did we lose the love of doing the work?

When did we lose the love of doing the work?

I have a confession…I like to work. Yet, I find…

Feb 23, 2026 3 min read
3 Ways L&D Actually Adds Value In AI Adoption

3 Ways L&D Actually Adds Value In AI Adoption

L&D teams trying to and/or being responsible for total company…

Jan 28, 2026 5 min read
How High-Performing L&D Teams Are Crafting Value With AI

How High-Performing L&D Teams Are Crafting Value With AI

Unpacking the habit, choices and behaviours with AI across workplace…

Jan 20, 2026 16 min read
My 7 Best Thoughts on Learning, Life and Technology From 2025

My 7 Best Thoughts on Learning, Life and Technology From 2025

I wrote 156,000 words across 52 editions to 5,000 people in my newsletter across 2025.…

Jan 2, 2026 5 min read

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We’re Learning Every Day – So Why Don’t We See It?

We’re Learning Every Day – So Why Don’t We See It?

Workplace learning can be a fickle industry. The goal is…

Aug 7, 2019 7 min read
How To Close The Skills Gap For Work

How To Close The Skills Gap For Work

Effective and actionable skill strategies explained

Nov 23, 2023 9 min read
How not to join a cult

How not to join a cult

Ok, this is all about exploring the pitfalls of toxic…

Feb 17, 2021 1 min read

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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.