Ross Stevenson

Steal These Thoughts!

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

Based out of the beautiful city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne but operating globally, I've been helping teams and organisations improve performance with tech since 2007.

How do I do that, you say? I'm glad you asked:

1️⃣ Maximising your learning technology

Learning tech can be confusing. I help L&D teams get unstuck from the web of technologies by demystifying modern and emerging tools. 

2️⃣ Helping you work smarter with AI

AI alone won't save you. But your human skills + AI will take you far. I design and deliver custom workshops and programmes to turn L&D pros from AI clueless to confident.

3️⃣ Boosting skills for modern L&D teams

I provide L&D teams with the insight to leverage the latest tools and technologies, equipping them with the necessary tools, tactics, and frameworks to thrive in the modern world.

Like a good chef, I'm constantly perfecting this recipe to keep up with the evolving needs of the digital age.

And here's the cherry on top: I've spent the last two decades dissecting case studies and distilling my insights as a learning and performance specialist. Over 3,000 L&D professionals have found these insights so valuable, they've subscribed to my weekly newsletter.

So, if you're ready to try new things in your L&D department, talk with me at ross@stealthesethoughts.com and head over to www.stealthesethoughts.com. 

Or better yet, subscribe to my newsletter to see my work first-hand - www.stealthesethoughts.com/newsletter. 

It's not stealing if I'm giving it away for free!

Founder + Chief Learning Strategist

Filtered

I build tools and strategies for L&D practitioners to create value with their learning content strategy.  

This includes spearheading Filtered's customer marketing with its portfolio of global clients to educate and empower fellow L&D pros to maximise their learning content.

Learning Strategist

Trainline

As part of the central People team, I led the global L&D team and strategy for Trainline.

My role is diverse and requires me to use a variety of skills and experiences to maintain a high-performing L&D function.

Things I'm most proud of:

• Building the first-ever company L&D team and strategy.
• Re-defining onboarding with a digital welcome experience that drove team capability.
• Developing a best-of-breed learning technology ecosystem to power the performance of over 1200 people.
• Revolutionised leadership development with a truly blended experience that supported leaders in every step of their journey.

My role requires me to be part curator, creator, strategist, marketer, product designer and consultant.

Head Of Learning

Tesco

As a part of our learning team, I lead our digital learning strategy across U.K, EMEA and Asia. 

Fusing a blend of designing simple and accessible learning ecosystems, developing a marketing approach to connect people with learning and being a data detective in understanding, harnessing and telling stories with data to showcase ROI.

I’m a diverse bag of skills and experiences. I work across the worlds of digital, marketing and HR to bring a world-class connected learning experience to everyone.

Here are a few things I achieved:

- Utilised modern-day learning practices to move strategy from training to performance focused. This enabled 10,000 colleagues to experience a digital learning experience for the first time.

- Co-developed and launched an in-house built learning platform across the UK, EU and Asia. This led to a 60% increase in access to on-demand resources for international teams.

Digital Learning Manager

Working within Tesco's central people team as part of the UK recruitment function, focusing on technology, online and digital.

I also focused on marketing, communications, employer branding and L&D within this role.

Technology & Product Talent Partner 

Ajilon UK

Managed recruitment portfolio for leading IT solutions organisation across UK & Europe. 

Ajilon is the IT professional services arm of the Adecco Group. They offer bespoke technology solutions to their international clients.

People & Talent Manager 

Xerox

HR Advisor

Chief Learning Strategist @ Steal These Thoughts! 🚀 I help L&D Pros improve performance with tech + AI

Meet the man who dared to tell the world, "Steal These Thoughts!" and made it a business 🤯.

I’ve spent nearly two decades building world-class learning and performance functions for global organisations:

Here's what I do:

1️⃣ Maximise your learning technology

Learning tech can be confusing. I help L&D teams get unstuck from the web of technologies by demystifying modern and emerging tools. 


2️⃣ Helping you work smarter with AI

AI alone won't save you. But your human skills + AI will take you far. I design and deliver custom workshops and programmes to turn L&D pros from AI clueless to confident.


3️⃣ Boosting skills for modern L&D teams

I provide L&D teams with the insight to leverage the latest tools and technologies, equipping them with the necessary tools, tactics, and frameworks to thrive in the modern world.

You can find a portfolio of my work at www.stealthesethoughts.com. 

👉 Feel free to reach out to me at ross@stealthesethoughts.com to discuss how we can collaborate and supercharge your L&D performance.

My mission? To empower modern L&D pros and organisations with the tools, tactics, and frameworks that can transform their work and career.

Follow me here on LinkedIn for daily doses of:

👉 #learninganddevelopment insights.
👉 #careerdevelopment tools and frameworks.

And remember, you can always visit www.stealthesethoughts.com for free access to my work. It's not stealing if I'm giving it away for free!

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