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I asked AI for help with this post… but now I want to hear from you.How has your organisation really adopted AI?And what...
03/06/2026

I asked AI for help with this post…

but now I want to hear from you.

How has your organisation really adopted AI?

And what does the future of AI look like in the L&D space?

The reality is, AI in Learning & Development has reached a tipping point. Many teams are moving beyond experimentation, but the experience isn’t the same for everyone.

For some, it’s unlocking new possibilities; for others, it’s raising important questions about impact, pressure, and what might be lost.

That’s exactly what we’ll be exploring at our upcoming session with Steps on the 10th June 2026.

This session brings together L&D professionals for an honest, peer-led discussion.

You'll hear from:

Deeksha Bhaskar, L&D Product Owner, Adyen
Masood Pagnier, L&D Program Manager, IMC Trading
Mark Shillabeer & Elisa Criado, Client Relationship Directors at Steps

Whether you’re already embedding AI or still figuring out your approach, this is a space to compare notes, ask questions, and explore what’s next for our field.

📅 Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–13:30 (UK)
🌍 Live virtual session (Zoom)

👉 Register now to secure your place and be part of the conversation: https://stepsdrama.com/ai-in-ld-10-june-2026-2-2-2/
👉 Please also complete the short survey when you sign up — your input will help shape the discussion on the day: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1SeokzxIhUG_1d8CYMiMObsyUHrhZjJDmaOSJZg7InJUQzhURFEwMlNVWUpPV1k4UkFERVlBWjc4MC4u&route=shorturl

Let’s move beyond the buzzwords and talk about what AI really means for L&D.

Didn't make it to our open session? Here's what you missed:Our open sessions use drama-based learning to bring everyday ...
21/05/2026

Didn't make it to our open session? Here's what you missed:

Our open sessions use drama-based learning to bring everyday workplace dynamics to life, and the reflections were honest, practical, and highly relatable.

Here’s what stood out:

- Leadership presence matters more than attendance: Being “present” isn’t just about showing up, it’s about paying attention, reading the room, and responding in real time.
- Allyship happens in the moment: Support is most impactful when it’s immediate. Speaking up during a conversation can make the difference between someone feeling heard or dismissed.
- New voices need active support: Talented individuals, especially those new to a team, often need space, encouragement, and structures like mentorship to fully contribute.

The biggest takeaway though?

Culture is shaped in small, live moments: who gets heard, who is supported, and how leaders show up under pressure.

19/05/2026

“Just joking.”
Most workplace moments don’t feel big when they happen.

A passing comment.
A casual joke.
A sentence said without intent to hurt.

And yet sometimes, the person receiving it carries the moment long after everyone else has moved on.

No villain.
No bad leader.
Just a moment.

Our upcoming experiential workshop explores exactly these subtle human moments at work:
🎭 Leadership in Moments that Matter
Because awareness in leadership is not only about what we intended to say —
but also about what people experienced hearing it.

📅 21 May 2026
🕦 11:30 AM IST | 10:00 AM Dubai | 2:00 PM Singapore | 5:00 PM Sydney
💻 Virtual | Interactive | Limited seats

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KqpEXKm8TnOy-XZ2gS_ZAA

Have your say on AI in Learning & DevelopmentAI is rapidly reshaping how we design, deliver, and experience learning at ...
14/05/2026

Have your say on AI in Learning & Development

AI is rapidly reshaping how we design, deliver, and experience learning at work. But how is it *actually* being used in L&D today and where is it heading next?

Ahead of our upcoming open session on AI in Learning & Development, we’re gathering insights from professionals like you.

We’ve created a short, 7-question anonymous survey to capture real perspectives, challenges, and opportunities around AI in L\&D.

It takes less than 2 minutes to complete, it's fully anonymous and insights will be shared during the session.

Your input will help shape a more relevant, practical, and insightful discussion.

Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1SeokzxIhUG_1d8CYMiMObsyUHrhZjJDmaOSJZg7InJUQzhURFEwMlNVWUpPV1k4UkFERVlBWjc4MC4u&route=shorturl

Let’s build a clearer picture of how AI is transforming L&D.

Most training doesn't fail because of content. It fails because behaviour does not change.Join our Steps US/UKE Open Ses...
13/05/2026

Most training doesn't fail because of content.

It fails because behaviour does not change.

Join our Steps US/UKE Open Session on 20 May 2026: From Awareness to Action: Turning Learning into Lasting Behaviour.

Organisations invest heavily in training with the expectation of real-world impact. Yet too often, learning remains disconnected from the realities of daily work, resulting in limited behaviour change and increasing training fatigue.

As AI reshapes how we work, success depends not only on capability but on how people build trust, collaborate, and respond in critical moments. These skills require intentional development and practical application.

This 60-minute interactive session is designed for L&D and business leaders who want to:

- Turn learning into measurable behaviour change.
- Strengthen culture, performance, and engagement.
- Move beyond one-off initiatives to lasting transformation.

You will experience a live, scenario-based session using the Steps to Change framework: See It. Own It. Change It. Live It.

This approach brings learning into real workplace moments and shows how small behavioural shifts can create significant impact.

Session details:
Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 3:00pm UK / 10:00am ET
Format: Virtual, interactive session with limited places

If you are ready to rethink how learning delivers real impact, we would love you to join us. Register here: https://stepsdrama.com/usuke-open-session-20-may-2026-2-2-2-2/

12/05/2026

Sometimes leaders say:

“All is well.”
“You’ll be okay.”
“We’re all in the same boat.”

Usually with good intentions.

But in moments that matter, people don’t remember perfect answers.

They remember whether they felt heard.

"A quick reassurance." "Changing the subject too fast." "A missed pause."

Small moments. Big impact.

At Steps, our upcoming Drama-Based Experiential Learning Workshop explores exactly these moments: Leadership in Moments that Matter.

Because leadership is often tested not in strategy decks, but in the small moments people carry back home.

📅 21 May 2026
🕦 11:30 AM IST | 10:00 AM Dubai | 2:00 PM Singapore | 5:00 PM Sydney
💻 Virtual | Interactive | Limited seats

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KqpEXKm8TnOy-XZ2gS_ZAA

Will senior leaders actually take this seriously?It’s one of the most common objections we hear when talking about execu...
07/05/2026

Will senior leaders actually take this seriously?

It’s one of the most common objections we hear when talking about executive development.

And it’s a fair question.

Because if it feels theoretical, disconnected, or “just another workshop”…
the answer is no.

But when leadership development is:
✔ Experiential
✔ Rooted in real business challenges
✔ Focused on leadership behaviour change
✔ Designed to drive true C-suite alignment
Everything shifts.

Senior leaders lean in, challenge each other, and change how they lead together.

And that’s where the real impact happens:
- Silos start to break down
- Conversations become more honest
- Decisions get faster
- Culture change actually sticks

If you’re working on leadership culture, executive development, or alignment at the top, read the blog breaking this down linked below.

Read the blog here:https://stepsdrama.com/will-senior-leaders-take-this-seriously/

04/05/2026

The moments that define leadership rarely appear on a calendar.

They show up unannounced: a team member struggling, a conversation turning difficult, a decision needed under pressure. In these moments, leadership stops being a concept and becomes behaviour.

Are you preparing leaders to navigate these situations, or just hoping they figure it out?

We're exploring this question in our upcoming session, "Leadership in Moments that Matter".

Date: 21 May 2026 Time: 11:30am India | 10:00am Dubai | 2:00pm Singapore | 5:00pm Sydney Format: Virtual and interactive (limited places)

Secure your spot:
us02web.zoom.us

Why people resist change in the workplace?Most change programmes don’t fail because the strategy is wrong. They fail bec...
22/04/2026

Why people resist change in the workplace?

Most change programmes don’t fail because the strategy is wrong. They fail because behaviour doesn’t move.

So, what’s actually going on?

Intellectual agreement ≠ emotional readiness.

People can understand the logic of change and still feel deeply unsettled by it. Minds say “yes”. Nervous systems say “not safe yet”.

A new way of working can quietly question someone’s value, competence, or status. When identity feels at risk, resistance becomes protection – not stubbornness.

Then, the real blockers often go unspoken.

Fear of failure. Losing relevance. Looking foolish. Letting go of what once made them successful.
If these fears stay underground, behaviour won’t shift.

So how do leaders work with this?
- Create spaces where people can surface concerns safely.
- Treat resistance as data, not defiance.
- Address the human impact, not just the operational plan.

Before your next change initiative, ask this question:
“What might this change quietly manifest for the people involved – and how can we acknowledge that openly?”

If this resonates, save it for later or write in the comments what is your experience of leading change?

Ever feel like you’ve seen the same workplace challenges play out again and again?Even after the training?It’s time to c...
09/04/2026

Ever feel like you’ve seen the same workplace challenges play out again and again?

Even after the training?

It’s time to change the story.

Join us for a 60‑minute interactive virtual session where you'll see a practical framework that helps people actually do something different when it matters most.

Through immersive, scenario‑based media, you’ll experience how learning can move beyond theory and become behaviour people remember and use long after the session ends. (No acting required — we’ll take care of that.)

This session is for you if:
- Training feels like something people have to do, not want to do.
- Buy‑in is hard won, but change still doesn’t stick.
- You want L&D to be recognised as a true strategic driver.

What you’ll walk away with:
- A fresh way to embed behaviour change into your existing strategies.
- Practical insight from real workplace moments and shared challenges.
- Ideas you can apply across leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, and performance.

Session details:
Date: 16 April 2026
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Virtual and interactive

Session times:
UK / US: 3:00pm UK | 10:00am ET
India & APAC: 11:30am IST | 10:00am Dubai | 2:00pm Singapore | 5:00pm Sydney

Ready to flip the script on training fatigue?

Register now by clicking the links below to secure your place and start turning learning into real change.

India: https://stepsdrama.com/steps-india-open-session-16-april-2026-2-2/
UKE/US: https://stepsdrama.com/usuke-open-session-16-april-2026-2-2-2-2/

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