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Event Guide World of Learning Conference & Exhibition


Wednesday 17 October 10:45 – 11:15 Augmented memory: tips for


reducing the forgetting curve


It is proven that we forget 90% of what we learn within 7 days if we don’t use reinforcement techniques. What does that mean for L&D budgets? This session will provide tips and tricks on how to augment your memory using technology available today as well as techniques from the past.


Shona Fletcher, Chief Executive Offi cer, Enterprise Study


11:15 – 11:45 Digital learning transformation – why move from traditional training methods to digital learning


Only 30% of UK employees are actively engaged at work and engaged staff are 87% less likely to leave their job. Smart organisations are moving away from traditional training methods and embracing digital learning systems because they can foster a happier and more engaged workforce.


Ben Myhill, UK Regional Manager, Bridge


11:30 – 12:00 Don’t tick the box We’ll explore creative approaches to learning design, like nudge theory, campaigning and the power of moments, to show how these have worked for organisations like Channel 4 and Co-op. We’ll provide simple, practical ideas and tips that you can put into practice, whichever technologies you’re using. And the good news is maybe you don’t even need the box… or the tick.


Owen Rose, Partner, Acteon


12:00 – 12:30 Performance consultancy unplugged


Performance consultancy acts as a fi lter to stop the common practice of L&D working on learning programmes that are unlikely to solve the original business problem.


Paul Matthews, Chief Executive Offi cer, People Alchemy


12:15 – 12:45 eLearning engagement: a practical strategy


If your organisation is delivering training or you’re considering implementing eLearning, this session will guide you through the key issues faced by learner engagement. You’ll learn practical methods to overcome engagement challenges so you can deliver successful training for your business.


Phily Hayes, Outbound Sales Manager, LearnUpon


12:40 – 13:10 Adding VR/AR to your mix? Advice, get it right


In this seminar, we’ll deliver highly practical advice and tips on how to best introduce VR/AR as part of


a blended learning mix to maximise its value. Sharing the lessons we have learnt from working with clients across both civilian and defence sectors, we’ll explore examples of where VR/AR has been introduced, why it was chosen, how it was added to the mix and which decisions were made along the way.


Hannah Bailey, Business Development Manager, Babcock Learning Solutions


13:00 – 13:30 A revolution in employee development: personal best


Alex will share how her combination of neuroscience- based content and agile coaching has helped turn around culture and performance in organisations.


Alexandra Taskin, Director, Passe-Partout


13:20 – 14:05 Keynote: iCan Richard McCann, Chief Executive Offi cer, The iCan Academy


13:45 – 14:15 How to drive a coaching culture


Coaching is on the tip of everyone’s tongue as more and more people are recognising the value of coaching. The presentation will focus on:


• What is a coaching culture? • How to create a growth mindset across your business • How to provide coaching to everyone in your organisation (not just senior leaders) • How to make coaching and feedback a part of everyday life • How innovation is changing the coaching landscape


Jo Wright, Editor, Coaching Culture Magazine


14:15 – 14:45 Developing leadership for transformational change


Many organisations are grappling with the need for transformational change in a VUCA world. They are trying to change their whole fabric, culture, strategies, business processes, structures etc. Systemic team coaching is a way to challenge and develop leadership teams to maximise their impact in working with each other and their stakeholders to generate transformation in the business.


Christopher Smith, Director, GP Strategies


14:30 – 15:00 Career planning and tapping into each employee’s potential


We will look at the career and its evolution, focusing on the changes that have happened in the recent past. We’ll consider what the implications are for the employee and for the organisation. Learning and Development professionals will then help people to perform at their very best – learning being just a part of making that happen. Opportunity is also key in getting people to perform and it is the role of L&D to develop people, helping them to progress and realise their potential.


Dr Mark Melia, Head of Product Strategy, Enovation


15:00 – 15:30 Why innovators and changemakers use games to break down silos, drive engagement and build trust


Find out how to use games to address some of the most pressing issues facing organisations. We will introduce a new international publication ‘Gamifi cation for Business’ (Kogan Page 2018) and provide examples of how different game approaches have been used by authors to solve organisational challenges.


Christine Elgood, Director, Elgood


15:15 - 15:45 Harnessing the power of narrative to create immersive learning: getting the most from your rising stars


In this hands-on seminar, Luke Merrick talks about how you can use the power of narrative to capture and hold workers’ attention. Attendees will get to see a range of examples and will be able to participate in solving a learning problem with stories.


Luke Merrick, Head of Learning, Bolt Learning


The organisers reserve the right to alter the seminar programme or speakers in exceptional circumstances.


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