What are the implications of GenAI for learning and development? What’s really happening at the moment… and how do we make sense of it, while staying grounded in something that feels like human reality?

In this episode, Sarah talks with Ross Stevenson, founder and Chief Learning Strategist of Steal These Thoughts. Ross has spent nearly 20 years in L&D, and helps organisations bridge future skills and new technology adoption. He’s known for his no-nonsense approach, sharp insights and regular newsletter that unpicks technology trends in the L&D space.

Ross combines a reassuring understanding of the tech itself alongside pragmatic, human-centred thinking. Together we explore:

• How the role of L&D is evolving – and doing so differently in different contexts.
• Why most teams are still experimenting rather than embedding AI.
• How psychology, confidence and culture shape adoption of GenAI.
• Why we need to start with business problems which GenAI can help us solve, rather than starting with solutions in search of problems.
• Keeping - and elevating - human creativity and critical thinking as we develop better ways to use GenAI.

Resources:

Steal These Thoughts https://stealthesethoughts.com/ 

Find Ross on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensonuk/ 

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