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Created and curated blended learning solutions across sales, management and leadership development. Designed and/or updated core content, including soft skills, management development and sales skills for 3000+ colleaguesDeveloped a blended solution for new hire recruiters  Worked with our US colleagues to build learning pathways and launched an LMS in the UKCreated a suite of eLearning modules, guides & activities for our colleagues Lead the development… Show more Created and curated blended learning solutions across sales, management and leadership development. Designed and/or updated core content, including soft skills, management development and sales skills for 3000+ colleaguesDeveloped a blended solution for new hire recruiters  Worked with our US colleagues to build learning pathways and launched an LMS in the UKCreated a suite of eLearning modules, guides & activities for our colleagues Lead the development and launch of UK specific mandatory compliance eLearning Worked with the business lines to embed a performance management process & consistent approach throughout the group Designed & facilitated a ‘Management 101’ programme for new managers Created a series of ‘bitesize learning’ virtual webinars via Skype  Responsible for providing overall direction, management and coaching to training team  Hosted and managed our global leadership development interventions Helped develop and deliver our flagship Accelerate programme  Used psychometrics, (Birkman), & 360 assessments with business lines to align to competencies and build a common language to connect people; build strong cohesive teams; leadership development and foster high performance which linked in to talent plansIntroduced Mentoring scheme to encourage the personal and professional development Partnered with leaders & knowledge experts to turn learning needs into specific bespoke solutions Managed the UK&I delivery plans and measured learning effectiveness and recalibrated based on feedback to improve: satisfaction, (NPS), knowledge transfer, behaviour change, and business results (productivity) & reported results to relevant stakeholdersProven experience and understanding of the challenges of working in a multisite, complex environment Show less

Reporting to the VP of Talent - Responsible for the end-to-end talent development activities across EMEA Partnered and consulted with lastminute.com executive and business leaders on regional learning and development needsWorked with Global L&D to Initiate and manage strategic L&D projects, specifically, led the talent and succession management framework and processes, coordinated the launch of a new performance management approach and introduced a competency framework and… Show more Reporting to the VP of Talent - Responsible for the end-to-end talent development activities across EMEA Partnered and consulted with lastminute.com executive and business leaders on regional learning and development needsWorked with Global L&D to Initiate and manage strategic L&D projects, specifically, led the talent and succession management framework and processes, coordinated the launch of a new performance management approach and introduced a competency framework and headed up the engagement activities in EMEAWorked with the global talent development team and EMEA HR team to build, communicate and coordinate a relevant L&D strategy that accommodate local needs alongside corporate objectivesMarketed, captured, recorded and reported learning on Sabre Learning Management System (LMS) to support development, performance management, engagement, career development, promotion and succession planningPlanned, coordinated and executed the leadership and employee development portfolio in EMEASuccessfully facilitated the Franklin Covey ‘Leadership Evolution’ programme for our HiPo talent in EMEABuilt and managed a network of external providers to support both design and delivery when required Developed & facilitated a blended Change Management programme to support lastminute.com’s organisational restructureEvaluated & reported on the effectiveness of the L&D strategy and its interventionsDrove new hire assimilation, succession management, leadership development, performance management, calibration and employee engagement activities and improvements in the regionWorked with the global team to develop content for new programmesI developed and maintained highly effective relationships, externally and internally and have exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills Show less

As the Talent Partner for all Indirect & Partner Channels, within Orange, I managed the relationships and training requirements for all sales channels & sales support functions. I worked closely with the internal management teams and external partners to define, develop and deliver relevant training interventions. I managed the effective identification, definition, design, delivery and measurement of development solutions for my client areas, supporting and enabling line management to maximise… Show more As the Talent Partner for all Indirect & Partner Channels, within Orange, I managed the relationships and training requirements for all sales channels & sales support functions. I worked closely with the internal management teams and external partners to define, develop and deliver relevant training interventions. I managed the effective identification, definition, design, delivery and measurement of development solutions for my client areas, supporting and enabling line management to maximise employee engagement, performance, driving the delivery of business objectives and Best in Class ethos. I managed a team of trainers to deliver technical, operational & sales training throughout the UK.I also actively supported and encouraged the continuous professional development through coaching and personal development interventions, to drive individual, team and business performance.I am a creative and innovative training professional with a passion for facilitating learning, a self starter with the necessary organising and project management skills and drive to develop highly effective business relationships with clients and key stakeholders to ensure success. Show less