many different roles across different locations in the UK were brought under one umbrella. This included office-based staff as well as hospital- based functions encompassing cleaners, caterers, porters, maintenance, engineers and surveyors. My role included setting up training, management development, commercial training and appraisals. “With 3,200 staff from 161 NHS organisations
where do you start? The answer is the business plan. The L&D function has to align with the business plan and this needs to be communicated to staff – so they’re aware of the reasons behind their training and the benefits to both them and the business.” Jo Bradford, National Qualifications Manager
at Spirit Pub Company will engage visitors on: ‘L&D’s role in creating impactful apprenticeship programmes’. Bradford oversees initiatives such as ‘Apprentichef ’ and ‘Teen Spirit’ work inspirations programme. The ‘Team Leader Development Programme’ was recognised by Training Journal as the Best Apprenticeship Programme of 2014. She explains: “We are a large UK employer, with over 17,000 people spread across all areas of the country. We’re determined that when people join Spirit they have the opportunity to advance their career and develop as individuals. They can see a tangible route to progress to the next level, from working behind the bar to potentially progressing their career as an Operations Director! “Our apprentice schemes are designed to
attract – and retain – the brightest talents who are looking to develop a career in hospitality. They also allow us to tackle some challenges around the perception of the industry – we’re not often seen as a sector in which people can grow their career. The hospitality sector is associated with temporary work and a stop gap between studying and undertaking a ‘proper’ career. We’ve set out to bust this myth.” As Andrew Gee, Senior Project Manager for the
World of Learning explains: “Our comprehensive conference is at the heart of the World of Learning event, providing valuable insight into the key issues facing L&D, from developing resilience, talent management, gamification, the use of storytelling and ensuring L&D drives business growth”, explains Andrew Gee, Senior Project Manager for the World of Learning. Alongside this, our exciting programme of free seminars focuses on a variety of specialist topics around the main conference themes.” As part of the packed programme of free seminars available to all attendees, visitors can gain insight from industry experts on key issues including e-learning, leadership and engagement.
Crossrail’s Head of Organisational
Effectiveness, Rob Jones, will deliver a keynote on ‘how to engage your team and deliver optimal performance.’ Clive Shepherd from Onlignment along with Margaretha Mazura from the European Multimedia Forum will deliver another a keynote address on ‘Closing the digital learning skills gap’. The highly respected conference and seminars
sit alongside an exhibition and a range of Inspiration Zones – interactive areas where visitors can receive hands-on, practical advice. These include the Technology Test Drive area, enabling visitors to test the latest innovations and the Mindfulness Zone providing strategy on increasing employee productivity and engagement. The benefits of mindfulness on health and general wellbeing is increasingly supported by the latest developments in neuroscience and by evidence provided by leading organisations such as Astra Zeneca, Google and Transport for London who reported a 71 per cent decrease in absence rates due to work-related stress. The Experiential Learning Zone delivers a
series of interactive bite-sized skill sessions on key areas such as emotional intelligence including ‘Barbed wire and minefields: what’s stopping you implementing technology?’ and ‘One lump or two? Just how small does bite-sized learning need to be?’ Visitors can learn how to develop leadership skills in their organisation – and how activity based learning can improve L&D effectiveness. Andrew Gee concludes: “A visit to our event is
a must-do for any L&D professional. Visitors can really enhance their skill set and ensure they are up to date with the latest trends and products.”
For more details and to book the World of Learning Conference 2015 visit www.
learnevents.com or call 020 8394 5171. For the latest news and updates, read the World of Learning Blog at
www.learnevents.com/blog, follow the event on Twitter at #WOL15 and @ Learn_EventsUK, and join the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition group on LinkedIn.
The World of Learning 2015 is held in association with the British Institute for Learning & Development and supported by Totara LMS. The conference media supporter is Training Journal.
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