Introduction
Organisations are facing confusing and uncertain times. As the world and businesses have gone through massive challenges and changes, so have employees. With inflation, skill shortages, rapidly shifting business priorities, digital disruption, global tension and shifts to hybrid work, the L&D function has been presented with substantial challenges (and opportunities). This is an exciting time for learning professionals as the role of L&D continues to expand and grow. The most progressive L&D functions today are finding a new role where they’re not just connecting employees to learning, they’re empowering employees to grow.
Numerous studies by the likes of Gartner, The World Economic Forum, and Josh Bersin highlight the emergence of a new agile employee in the dynamic world of work challenging traditional paradigms around positions, jobs for life, learning and development. Significant shifts in technology involving digitisation and automation have resulted in a need for us to adopt a skills-based approach to organisational and people development. Thriving companies need to do everything they can to support the development of employees they want to keep and in order to help employees reach their full potential, and at the same time, L&D teams need to constantly evolve and grow. Building a learning organisation, future-proofing employees, upskilling, reskilling and developing a culture of continuous learning is vital for all businesses to thrive in 2023 .
A recent LinkedIn report indicated that skill sets for jobs have changed by around 25% since 2015. By 2027, this number is expected to double. Gartner reported that 33% of the skills that were present in an average job posting in 2019 will not be needed by 2024.
It is clear that we need to radically rethink our approach to reskilling and workforce learning. Join us at the annual Learning and Development Conference where we will explore and provide real world solutions to some of L&D’s pressing challenges. The conference will put a spotlight on how your peers are adapting and planning for the future.
Join the conversations! It will be a powerful, packed, two-days of connecting, sharing and exploring how to build sustainable, and relevant learning experiences for a changing workforce.
Skill Gaps, Upskilling and Talent Scarcity • Building a Learning Culture • Employee Wellbeing • Future of Learning• ROI • Data Driven Learning • Hybrid and Remote Learning • Developing Human Skills (Empathy, Vulnerability, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience) • Digital Transformation • Strategy (Aligning L&D to Business Goals) • Improving Engagement and Employee Retention • Evolving and Expanding Role of L&D
Hear from leading local and international speakers and companies – the event will feature multiple sessions with more than 30 speakers across the two days.
Grow your network in person! Connect, share and learn with other senior L&D leaders from across Africa.
Invest in yourself and focus on your own development – this event is a focused, time-effective way to convene with like-minded peers to discover what’s new in the industry. Clear your calendar and remove yourself from all distractions for two days of forward-thinking focus on your L&D goals.
The event will have a mix of presentations, discussion sessions and round table conversations. We want to make sure that you are involved, engaged, share your perspectives.
Hear case studies and lessons learnt! Discover what other companies have learnt, are experiencing and planning. Gain inspiration from fellow people professionals and business leaders across the world and be a part of knowledge creation and sharing exercises.
Explore and experience new products and services in the small exhibition space. Find ideas and solutions to help you and your organisation be more efficient. This is not a massive trade show where you will be sold too, but rather a small environment that encourages connection and conversation.
Attend practical skill-building workshops – our workshops are designed to be small and offer practical tools that you can take back and implement immediately (Seating is limited).
Senior leaders responsible for learning and talent development strategies, for example:
Heads of Learning, Leadership and Talent Development
Training Managers & Directors
Head of Leadership Development
Learning & Development Managers/Directors
eLearning Managers
Skills Development Managers
Facilitators, Mentors, Corporate Trainers and Coaches
Talent Managers
Organisational Capacity Managers
Education Managers
Training and Education Consultants
Instructional Designers
Chief People Officers (CPOs)/HR Directors/HR Managers
Change Managers
Corporate University Managers
eLearning consultant
Below is a quick summary of the topics across the two day agenda
Upskilling and reskilling: How languages support long term training goals
GOLD SPONSOR | INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Harpreet Banger, Rosetta Stone and Emmersion, Enterprise and Education, Middle East and Africa
Troy Tilus, Global Strategist/Cross Cultural Advisor and Language Acquisition Specialist, Rosetta Stone (United States)
Psychology of Learning: Apply insights from neuroscience, human behaviour and artificial intelligence (AI) to learning design
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION by Nick Shackleton-Jones, CEO and Founder, Shackleton Consulting, UK (award-winning learning pioneer, psychologist and author of ‘How People Learn’)
Designing transformative learning experiences: how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION by Dr Brad Mclain, Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women and IT (NCWIT) & Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado (He has served on the Board of Directors for the Jane Goodall Institute, and chairs Dr Goodall’s Roots&Shoots educational program national leadership committee)
In conversation with heads of learning (challenges, lessons, strategic goals..and more)
Dr Lucy Voss-Price, Group Head: Learning and Development, Standard Bank Group
Elmarie Cronje, Head of Learning and Development, EOH
Madelein Roos, Head: Learning and Development, Adcock Ingram
Segomotsi Qomiso, Director: Learning and Development, NTT
How top organisations develop leaders
Meeta Dullabh, Head of Learning, Saint-Gobain Africa
Rowena Lalla, General Manager, HR & Recruitment (Africa), DSV
Candice Booysen, Industrial Psychologist, HR Director, Interconnect Systems
Kwena Matlala, Head: Learning and Development Support Services, Momentum Metropolitan
Panel Discussion – Evaluating the Next Generation of Corporate Universities, Digital Academies and Capabilities Academies
Charl Cuyler, Group HR GM: Global Leadership and Learning Innovation, MTN
Lauren Clark, Head of People, Mint Group
Dayalan Govender, Partner/Director: People and Organisation, PwC
Pre-conference workshop
Become a Certified Enneagram Practitioner • 19–20 June 2023
Enneagram Certification Training 2023
This program is perfect for anyone interested in becoming Enneagram certified. Additionally, the Enneagram certification course is one of the few offerings that teach you the Enneagram from a business perspective. The accreditation and experience within the course are a fantastic place to learn more about the Enneagram and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Who should attend?
- Business leaders
- Heads of learning
- Learning and talent development leaders
- HR specialists
- Team facilitators
- Coaches
Facilitator: Nadine Swart
Talent Acquisition Manager, Yellow Seed
Nadine is a registered Psychometrist and the Talent Acquisition Manager at Yellow Seed Consulting. She has a passion to equip businesses and its individuals to leverage their own unique strengths and apply these strengths to their mind, body and soul. She has facilitated numerous Enneagram workshops, both from an individual and team perspective. She has over five years of training and consulting experience in various industries and fields such as psychometrics, recruitment, organisational development and wellness. Furthermore, Nadine is accredited in several assessment tools, focusing on professional as well as personal development.
Learning and Development Team of the Year Award
Recognising quality, innovation, leadership and a proven impact on the wider organisation
HOW TO ENTER?
You can submit your entry in either a video format (3-4 minute maximum) or a written format (1000 words maximum).
Please ensure that your submission covers all three sections. Good luck!
Summary/overview
- A brief introduction of the organization and the role of the L&D team in it
- Description of the size of the team (both internal and external partners) in relation to the number of people in the organisation
Challenges/approaches
- Key challenges faced by the team (e.g. changing business needs, limited resources, skills gaps, etc.)
- Approaches taken to address these challenges (e.g. needs analysis, solution development, service delivery, stakeholder engagement, etc.)
- Talent development initiatives undertaken to build team capabilities and support ongoing success
Outcomes/results
- What are your team’s achievements in the last 1-3 years that make you eligible for the Learning and Development Team of the Year Award 2023?
- Key metrics and data to support the impact of the team’s work (including the impact on the business and meeting stakeholder expectations)
- Evidence of individual and business impact and how your team met the expectations of the business
- How is your team’s approach innovative and different from others in the industry?
- Lessons learned and the journey taken towards achieving the team’s goalsOverall – why you feel you should get the award?
Who will be judging?
Dr Shirley Zinn
Author, Non-Executive Board Member and Strategist
Linda van der Loo
Chief Learning Architect, Blue Pebble Consulting
Wilhelm Crous
Managing Director, KR
Siphiwe Moyo
Author, Speaker and MD, Paradigm People Solutions
Jeannett Modise
Chief People Officer, Absa Group
Participating Organisations
Sponsors and Exhibitors
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SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
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Sponsorship & Exhibition options available!
Partner with us for the Learning and Development Annual Conference 2023
For more than 10 years KR has delivered this high-level event to leaders – who are hard to reach decision makers. Boost your brand with enhanced business relationships, lead generation and a full pipeline. Benefits of becoming a partner:
- Valuable face-time with current and new business partners
- Build relationships, gather leads, and make sales
- Showcase your latest products and service offerings
- Profile your executives with speaking opportunities that are designed to enhance your position in the market
- Enjoy networking with top decisions makers
- There’s a sponsorship package for every budget
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