Talent, Leadership and Learning
By Invitation – The Future of Learning, Abu Dhabi
In-person:
25 November: 08.45 – 12.30 GST
This by invitation-only event is hosted by CRF and our partner Hult EF Corporate Education.
Overview
When organisational success requires the ability to sense and respond at speed to changes in the external environment, the capacity for learning at both the individual and organisational level is essential. Furthermore, success in developing a workforce that’s future-fit will require significant investment in reskilling, which requires both formal learning and the opportunity to practise new skills on-the-job.
Based on CRF’s latest research on the topic and complemented by case studies from HR leaders in the region, this interactive event will address:
- How to align business and learning strategies so investment in learning is focused where it will have greatest impact on business outcomes.
- The future developments, challenges and opportunities in this fast-changing field.
- The role of the Chief Learning Officer in the organisation of the future.
- How companies can apply the latest thinking to address critical business challenges and create a culture of learning.
Agenda
| 8.45 | Registration and Coffee |
| 9.15 | CRF Welcome and Table Introductions – Michael Whelan and Richard Hargreaves |
| 9.30 | Research Presentation with Table Discussions and Q&A – John Whelan |
| 10.40 | Coffee Break |
| 11.10 | Presentation from Hult EF with Table Discussion and Q&A – Rory Hendrikz |
| 12.20 | Closing Remarks – Richard Hargreaves and Michael Whelan (including Future Plans) |
| 12.30 | Finish and Networking Lunch |
Who is this event for?
HR leaders, senior L&D professionals and Heads of Leadership Development and Talent
Learning Objectives
- Assess how the pandemic impacted learning, the business context that is driving today’s agenda, and the learning challenges that organisations are facing.
- Discover the future of learning – it’s strategic, collaborative and continuous, and evidence-based. What does it mean to have a more strategic learning strategy, and how are leading organisations linking learning strategy to business strategy?
- Understand how the future of learning poses an existential threat for learning functions – they must evolve, or risk becoming extinct. What new capabilities are required?
Location
Speakers
Rory Hendrikz
Global Head of High-Performance Business and Sport, Hult EF Corporate Education
Rory is an accomplished Managing Director with over 30 years’ international experience with sector leading organisations in Healthcare, Technology, FMCG, Executive Education and Organisation Consulting sectors. His career has evolved from a corporate background, having been on the regional board of Johnson & Johnson (Middle East) and has held several leadership positions in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Over the past 20 years, Rory’s focus and expertise has been working with senior executives and organisations on leadership, strategy and change, where his work received a Silver Class Award at the highly acclaimed Management Consulting Awards (UK).
As the Associate Dean and Head of Sport and High-Performance Business at Hult Ashridge Executive Education (UK), a Premier Executive Leadership Coach with the J&J Human Performance Institute (USA) and an Advanced Neuroscientific High-Performance Coach. Rory works extensively with Boards and Executive team leaders, focusing on achieving peak performance in challenging and complex environments.
His work in this area is informed by his research into the high-performance parallels between executive business and elite sports teams, highlighted in his TEDxTalk ‘The Reality of Winning’.
Rory earned an MBA from City University, London, during which time he led a project team for the globalisation of GlaxoSmithKline’s nutritional healthcare division, and holds an MSc in Organization Consulting and Change, where he researched into accelerated development processes for senior leaders. He is also the External Examiner for the MSc in Sports Leadership at Cardiff Metropolitan Universities, School of Sport.
Richard Hargreaves
Managing Director, CRF
Richard is responsible for the sustainable growth of CRF through delivering world-class HR content, facilitating knowledge exchange between HR professionals, focussing on future ventures and developing a great team. Prior to this role Richard was Commercial Director across CRF and PARC and previously the EMEA Sponsorship Director at The Economist Group.
John Whelan MBE
Director, CRF
John Whelan is a Director at Corporate Research Forum. Formerly UK HR Director of BAE Systems, the FTSE 100 defence, security, and aerospace company, John’s experience and strengths lie in business and HR Transformation, Organisation Development and Employee Relations. Prior to joining BAE, he held a variety of HR roles in engineering, technology and manufacturing businesses across the telecommunications and semi-conductor industries including Matra-Marconi Space where he was HR Director for the UK and, latterly, Group HRD.
Michael Whelan
Director, Strategic Dimensions
Michael Whelan is a Director at Strategic Dimensions. He recruits Generalist HR roles at a variety of levels as well as leaders and specialists in Reward, Talent, Resourcing, Leadership Development and Employee Relations. He has worked with growth companies and start-ups as well as large international enterprises. His experience extends across industry and geographical sectors including EMEA and APAC, and he has a strong international and UK network. Michael started his career in Executive Search in 2014, initially as a researcher. He graduated with a BSc in Human & Physical Geography from the University of Reading.
Registration
Please note: this event is for senior leaders based in the Middle East by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please contact events@crforum.co.uk.
