Gary Clarke BEng MA MSc FCMI CMgr on LinkedIn: Now the dust has settled post the atd conference in New Orleans in May, (I… | 14 comments (2024)

Today is a very happy day! I learnt that our wonderful colleague Dr Leena Periyasamy, affectionately known to me as Dr. P, has been internally promoted in Cognizant to Senior Manager!I could not be happier for such a wonderful person, who is a delight to work with; she challenges us every day in Group Learning and Development and is a thought leader in the learning space. Although Leena works for Cognizant supporting my function, we see her as one of our own, such is her impact on my team.Many congratulations, Dr. P! This is thoroughly deserved and we are all proud of you, none more so than me.Keep challenging us!(Dr. P, pictured in the wonderful, flowery blouse)

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Happy to share I have completed my Design Thinking Practitioner course with the excellent launchlabs Berlin. Thanks to Dr. Simon Springmann and Tobias Wosowiecki for delivering another fantastic session. Launchlabs, check them out!

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This weekend, I’m delighted and grateful to have the opportunity to travel to the ATD conference in New Orleans for the next week. It’s been quite some time since my last conference experience, and I’m eagerly looking forward to immersing myself in the latest trends and thinking related to Talent Development.One of my primary interests lies in exploring how we can leverage GenAI within L&D. GenAI has the potential to revolutionize how we approach upskilling our staff and enhancing organizational performance. I’m curious about practical applications, best practices, and the ethical considerations surrounding GenAI adoption resulting in Talent Development.As critical partners within our organizations, we L&D professionals play a pivotal role. I’m keen to learn from other global leaders and hear how they navigate their seat at the table, influence strategic decisions, and contribute value, including what strategies they employ to align L&D initiatives with broader organizational goals.Leadership discussions have been buzzing lately, especially during our BOLD HR conference and the Qatar HR Forum that I attended this week. I’m fascinated by the concept of human-centered leadership. How can we lead with empathy, authenticity, and compassion? How do we create a culture of Trust, Empowerment and Accountability?Finally, as L&D leaders, how do we foster a culture that encourages a growth mindset and continuous learning?While I’ve signed up for several events, two speakers stand out - Britt Andreatta: I’m excited to hear her insights. Her expertise in neuroscience, leadership, and learning design promises to be enlightening; Matthew McConaughey: The keynote speaker! I’m curious about his perspective on leadership, performance, personal philosophy, growth, and perhaps with a touch of that famous McConaughey charm.In summary, this week is not just about attending sessions - it’s about connecting, learning, and bringing fresh ideas back to our organizations. If you’re at ATD too, I’d love to hear about your focus areas!

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Last week, I was delighted to speak at day 2 of the Qatar Airways Ground Services Town Hall, where I shared the BOLD flight path we are taking in Group Learning and Development. 🛫 Sharing the stage with two esteemed colleagues, SVP Talent and VP Talent Acquisition, we were also invited to be part of a panel to discuss key Talent initiatives with our colleagues in Ground Services.The operational training part of my function works closely with, and delivers training to Ground Services across the globe. In fact, in the last 12 months, this part of my function has delivered training to more than 28,000 people, delivered more than 4,200 classes, and in over 100 countries. Astonishing! Super proud of this team that truly delivers excellence around the world. 🌟 Many thanks to Paul Coventry for inviting me to present along with the SVP Talent and VP Talent Acquisition to over 200 of our Ground Services Colleagues.#QR_GS_FROMTHEGROUNDUP #HRBOLD2024 #QATARAIRWAYS

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After 9 or so months in Qatar, and loving the country and my job with Qatar Airways, I'm taking a leaf out of John Hinchliffe's book and going to try and set up an L&D Community in Doha! If you're in Doha, in Learning or Talent Development, and would be interested in a meet up, then do let me know! no date as yet, but thinking early June. Over to you, LinkedIn network, please share if you are connected to someone in Doha/Qatar, and thanks to John for the tips! Comment here if interested, or DM me.

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Day 2, and final day of our HR BOLD conference, and what a privilege to see Dave Ulrich present on the future of HR, and how we can be BOLD in Qatar Airways HR. Inspiring, insightful and fun, something of a bucket list from a work perspective. We were also privileged to hear from our inspirational GCEO, who talked to us about trust, empowerment and accountability. On day 1, I presented our L&D flightpath, learning maturity curve, and BOLD destinations where we will challenge ourselves over the next 3 years. A final thank you to for all the amazing work in 2023/24 from my team, so nice to have so many at the event. Thanks Team! #HRBold2024 #qatarairways

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This week was another significant milestone in my 9-month Qatar Airways journey. With over400 Learning and Development (L&D) colleaguesacross the company, I took the initiative to establish aLearning Community of Practice. Our goal is to foster connections, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote collaboration among all team members.Following my role as chair during the SteerCo meeting with several senior L&D colleagues last week, I hosted the inauguralLearning Community of Practice (LCOP) meetingthis week. A total of21 leaders and managersrepresenting14 different business functions, subsidiaries, and departmentswithin Qatar Airways Group convened to deliberate on strategies for enhanced engagement and collaboration.A remarkable session unfolded as we delved into the diverse programs delivered by various teams. Our discussions centered around harnessing the collective strength of ONE TEAM, fostering closer collaboration, and exploring the extensive array of learning opportunities across the entire Group.I left the meeting feeling excited about the prospect of the power of this talented group of L&D professionals and what we can achieve working together as a community. Key takeaways from the meeting are:• Collaboration and Networking• Cross-Functional Insights• Engagement Strategies• Resource Sharing• Feedback LoopIn the next meeting we will be discussing the 2024/25 Learning Conference for Qatar Airways Group, which will be held in the Autumn, building on the success of the Group Learning and Development conference success in January.

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Amazing opportunity, working with the amazing Emma! Sharing for my network.

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Do you want to join an award winning digital learning team? Then now's your chance! We are looking for a talented individual in my Learning and Skills, digital team that have won multiple awards in the last 12 months!Go on, you know you want to...Check out the job below. 🛫 #qatarairways

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