Onboarding & Training the Front Office at Stirling Ackroyd with Steven Milicia

In this interview, Adam speaks with Steven Milicia, Head of Learning and Development at Stirling Ackroyd Group.

Steven is an experienced L&D Manager, Performance Coach, Trainer, Project, Financial and People manager. As a values-based leader, Steven promotes and implements a learning and development culture within the Stirling Ackroyd Group and is passionate about empowering everyone to develop through training, coaching or mentoring. He believes in personal growth, achievement, inspiration and challenge.

In this riveting episode, Adam and Steven discuss the importance of speaking with employees to pinpoint what they want to develop and how they like to learn to keep engagement high.

Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-milicia-chartered-mcipd/

What is The Assembly?

The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble

The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
That’s what The Assembly delivers.

Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward.

In each episode, you’ll find:
Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today
Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape
Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture
Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability

Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast.

Formally known as L&D Challenges.