The conference will be a half day conference bringing together L&D professional as well as key players and stakeholders in the L&D industry in Africa to meet, share ideas, and promote the African L&D industry so it can take its rightful place on the global stage. The event will offer a programme of activities allowing open dialogue, and self-reflection. All elements of the conference will be interactive. Contributions and views of the participants will be highly encouraged throughout the conference. It will include the following key elements:
Plenary sessions
These will be the main sessions of the conference, and will feature keynote presentations from the following:
• leading L&D Professionals in Africa
• leading global stakeholders in the L&D industry
ABOUT L & D AFRICA CONFERENCE
MAIN CONFERENCE TOPIC:
Aims and Objectives
This event will provide a forum for participants to do the following:
- Share their ideas and thoughts about the future of the L&D industry in Africa.
- Discuss the peculiar challenges faced by L&D Professionals in Africa, and the best possible solutions to these challenges.
- Analyse the new trends and standards in the L&D field, and discuss how those can be applied in Africa.
- Discuss commonalities and points of divergence among L&D Professionals in Africa.
In addition to the above the event will create an excellent opportunity for collaboration and establish a sustainable network of partner and stakeholder organisations.
THE SPEAKERS
Kevin M. Yates
Known in the global learning and development (L&D) community as “the L&D detective,” Kevin M. Yates answers the question, “What is the impact of learning?” He solves measurement mysteries and investigates how learning activates performance and business goals using facts, clues, evidence, and data. Kevin’s career in the L&D profession includes over 20 years of experience in local and global roles in multiple industries.
Alhassan Andani
He started his career in 1984 at Social Security Bank Limited (now SG Ghana) and later joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1993. Between March 2000 and July 2005, Andani was Executive Director at Barclays Bank Ghana Limited leading the transformation of Corporate Banking to a leading position in the country. He was later transferred to the Barclays Africa Head Office in Johannesburg, South Africa where he had oversight of the bank’s corporate and sovereign business in countries where it did not have a presence.In April 2006 Andani joined the Standard Bank Group and was appointed Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, a position he holds till date. Under his leadership, the bank has been significantly transformed into a leading universal financial services organization.
Dr. Hannah Gore
With 20 years of L&D experience in face-to-face, online and blended, Dr Hannah Gore has led innovations in public and private sectors. From leading a Business School in 93 countries to creating content for circa 10m learners globally for The Open University for iTunes U, Amazon Kindle and YouTube, to name but a few
Myles Runham
Myles has been working in and around the web for twenty years in many roles from marketing and product development to senior leadership in a variety of sectors, including time at the BBC as Head of Digital for the BBC Academy and as Head of Interactive Learning. He works as an independent consultant helping organisations make the most of the changes of the digital world. Particular areas of focus include advising businesses on: digital learning strategy; learning product development; adopting and applying user focused design approaches and organising effectively for the future.
Caroline Nyamwaya Mwazi
Caroline is Chief Change Catalyst of Huru Consult Ltd, a Nairobi-based management and training consulting company she founded in 2007, following a 16 year career in banking, specializing in corporate banking. An MBA degree holder (University of the Free State, South Africa) and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK), Caroline also holds a diplomas in Customer Relationship Management (Institute of Financial Services, UK) and Public Relations (Institute of Commercial Management, UK).
Peter Bamkole
Peter Bamkole, Pioneered the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University in January 2003 – now one of the top enterprise development centers in Africa and a model which has been replicated in four African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda). As the Director of the Center, he is responsible for the overall program development, capacity building and support services to entrepreneurs.
Amina Bouzguenda Zeghal
Amina Bouzguenda Zeghal is the CEO of Université Paris-Dauphine|Tunis, the first international campus of the French University.She has more than 20 years experience in higher education across the world. Amina holds a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from Paris-Dauphine., an executive MBA from MSB and a Certificate in Safety and Leadership from INSEAD. She was Fullbright scholar at Columbia University and visiting professor at Kellogg School of Management before taking the position of associate dean for executive education at MSB.
Ashraf Shenouda
Ashraf is an Egyptian – Canadian professional with an international exposure in 5 continents and more than 25 countries. He holds an exclusive mix of Corporates & SMEs’ Governance and management in addition to coaching and training experience with hands on best practices for more than 30 years.
Khadiga Fahmy
Khadiga has over 17 years of experience in the design and delivery of skills development solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). She is a key contributor to IFC’s Grow Learn Connect platform which supports performance and learning professionals in emerging markets to enhance their training delivery skills. The platform’s resources include IFC’s Principles for Learning, Guide to Training, courses and certifications, as well as a global directory of certified trainers.
Edmund Monk
Edmund Monk is the co-Founder of the Learning and Performance Institute, the trusted, global body for workplace learning. He has over twenty years experience of research into learning trends, and is responsible for LEARNING LIVE, LEARNING LIVE Networks, The Learning Awards, LPiLEARN, and numerous best practice certification programmes.
Gillian Shapiro, PhD, B.A. (Hons)
Gillian is a highly experienced organisational culture and change consultant with over twenty years specialist expertise in inclusion and diversity. Gillian works with women supporting their development into and through leadership careers and with leaders and employees at all levels to develop their capabilities to build high performing inclusive and diverse teams within often fast changing and complex work environments.
Peter Crabbe (MCIPD)
Mr. Peter Mate Crabbe is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, holds a Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management from (University of Westminster, London) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of Ghana). Mr. P. M. Crabbe has gained significant experience in Human Resource Management and Development through working in different capacities within the HR function in various organization including Sainsbury’s Supermarket (United Kingdom), Metropolitan & Allied Bank Ghana, Scancom Limited (MTN Ghana), and Air Liquide Ghana.
Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni
Thokozile’s mission is to create socio-economic impact and transform Africa’s unrealised potential through liberating leadership greatness in individuals, teams and organisations. She exists to inspire and empower. She lives her mission through speaking, coaching, writing and in her corporate role as Group Head of Leadership, Learning and Talent for the Absa banking Group. In her work, Thokozile combines analytical rigour and insights from scientific training (PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Cape Town) with accelerated consulting capabilities (McKinsey & Company) and experience in blue chip corporates (Novartis, Discovery Limited, Absa) to deliver game changing performance in individuals, teams and organisations across Africa.
Tom Newman
Head of MENA & Africa, LinkedIn Learning Solutions
Tom is passionate about building world-class teams, helping companies transform and creating economic opportunity for professionals. Based in Ireland, Tom leads the LinkedIn Learning Solutions business for Middle East and Africa. His teams are responsible for acquiring new customers and working with existing customers on the digitalisation of their workplace learning initiatives. In his seven years at LinkedIn, Tom has led teams across the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Emerging Markets regions, and has worked in LinkedIn Talent Solutions and LinkedIn Sales Solutions.
Charlotte K Mokoena
From her early days as a nursing student in Soweto, to the demanding pace of global soft drinks producer Coca-Cola, charting and defi ning new ways of working in agriprocessing as Tongaat Hulett’s HR Executive and connecting employee experience with brand purpose as Chief of HR and then Managing Executive, Customer Experience Management and Global Services at Telkom South Africa, Charlotte’s remarkable career has transcended industries, portfolios and traditional silos that often lead to a disconnect between employees, stakeholders, culture and business objectives.
Abdul K. Makubuya
Abdul is a Certified Talent Practitioner currently working as Organizational Development Manager at National Social Security Fund. Abdul has 14 years of experience ranging from Academia, FMCGS, Telecom and the Pension sector He has worked with a number of Local and multinational organizations in various capacities. He worked as Lecturer in the Islamic University in Uganda, Senior Manager Learning & Development in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Senior Manager Learning & Development in MTN, Facilitator on Executive Programs in MAT Abacus.
Wale Ajiboye
Wale Ajiboye is a social entrepreneur with over 19 years’ experience in enterprise development, not-for-profit management, and social innovation. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and has immersed himself in helping entrepreneurs discover their creative genius, innovate, and think globally. Wale currently works as an Associate Director with Acumen West Africa where he oversees the implementation of the Acumen Academy in the region and supports the business development drive. Wale has worked on a number of seminal enterprise development projects including The Chivas Regal’s The Venture Fund and HP’s LIFE project in Nigeria.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Pre-conference (30 Min)
Start (30Min)
Welcome | Acknowledgment | Introductions | Conference Opening
Session 1: Main Plenary (60Min)
Introduction to Training and Facilitation
Moderator:
Co-Founder, The Learning and Performance Institute, UK.
Main Speaker:
Fahmy, Senior Operations Officer, IFC.
Panelists:
CEO and Founder, Shapiro Consulting.
Wale Ajiboye
Associate Director, Acumen West Africa.
Thomas Newman
Head of MENA & Africa, LinkedIn Learning Solutions.
Thokozile Lewanka mpupuni
(PhD), Group Head of Leadership, Learning & Talent Absa Group,South Africa.
Alhassan Andani
CEO, Stanbic Bank, Ghana.
Body Break (10Min)
Session 2: (30Min)
Introduction to the Future of Learning.
Speaker:
Co-Founder, The Learning and Performance Institute, UK.
Breakout Topics: (45Min)
Breakout 1: Using Data, AI for Learning.
Director at EDC, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.
Kevin M Yates
L&D Detective, Impact Measurement Investigations, UK.
Breakout 2: Training, Talent, Technology and Tradeoffs.
Organizational Development Manager, National Social Security Fund, Uganda.
Carol Mwazi, Chief Change
Catalyst, Huru Consult Limited, Kenya.
Breakout 3: Remote Learning, Risks and Rewards.
HR Manager L&D, Reward & HR Shared Services, Vodafone Ghana.
Ashraf Shenouda
Founder and Managing Director, AGS & Associates, Egypt.
Breakout 5: Future of Work.
CEO, Universtie Paris-Dauphine-Tunis, Tunisia.
Myles Runham
Independent Consultant, Myles Runham Digital & Learning.
Breakout 4: Creating a Learning Culture.
Executive Vice President: Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, Sasol, South Africa.
Dr Hannah Gore
Learning Experience Director, The Canonbury Consultancy Group.
Session 3: Wrapping up (20Min)
Summary and Recommendations
Session 4: (15Min)
Vote of thanks | Next steps
OUR PARTNERS
The LPI
Since 1995, the LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) has been the trailblazer for organisations and professionals employed in the workplace learning (L&D) industry.
Always innovating, always supportive, and continually expanding our global footprint with international partnerships, we exist to help L&D work better – empowering individuals and companies with the tools, information and connections they need to improve workplace learning.
Grow Learn Connect
Grow Learn Connect is an online platform and directory for performance and learning professionals—trainers, advisory service providers, instructors, and others—operating in emerging markets. Our principles for learning, guide to training, certifications and capacity-building courses set the standard for excellence in performance improvement practices. Grow Learn Connect was founded by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
Linqworth Limited
We are your best choice for innovative Information Technology solutions designed to be dynamic, efficient and durable. We have evolved over time and we are convinced that we are ready to serve your IT business needs with the best of our skills and expertise
Lap Marketing Consult
Lap Marketing Consultants is a premier consulting firm that provides performance improvement programs to its clients in customer service excellence, management and leadership, financial management, marketing management, human resource management, hotel management and tourism, operations management and team building.
Tushiyah Advisory Services
Tushiyah Advisory Services is an award winning, leading implementer of ESD (Enterprise and Supplier Development) in South Africa. 100% female owned and managed with a 10+ year track record in content development, training, coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs in business management and relevant industry technical skills.
CEFAC
CEFAC is a consulting and training firm, specializing in human resources, management and quality management. The company has provided business and consulting support for clients in tourism, services and manufacturing sectors and has conducted training for MSMEs in the areas of management, soft skills and quality, in North and Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
La Lune Digital
La Lune Digital Ltd offers a wide range of professional Digital Marketing Agency services such as Content Creation, Strategy Development, Campaign Management and Training.The company focuses on creative and data-driven solutions to launch, expand, and rejuvenate businesses of all sizes, industries, and models.
THE SECRETARIAT
Baaba Jackson, (FLPI)
Baaba Jackson is a fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and an International Finance Corporation and Learning and Performance Institute (IFC-LPI) Certified Trainer and a provisional trainer for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
Mary Bennett
Mary is a global Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resource Management professional. She is the Managing Partner for INGENIO Capital a human capital management consulting firm. She is an IFC-LPI TPMA Certified Trainer, an ILM Certified Training & Development Professional, an Insights Discovery Practitioner, and a member of the CIPD.
Robert Akoto Amoafo
Robert is a communication and organisational development expert and a human rights advocate. He specializes in leadership, personal development and organizational development. He is a coach and is passionate about supporting young leaders and executives to achieve greatness. He is the Board Chair of various NGOs and the Country Director of Amnesty International Ghana.
Oliver Agbetoglo
Oliver Agbetoglo is an executive assistant who provides support to the management of Rainbow Consult and contributes to the smooth running of the office. Oliver assists in the design of training manuals for various Rainbow Consult clients across the continent. He aids in the facilitation of capacity building training sessions for various RAINBOW clients. He also writes key pointers on flipchart paper to aid the facilitation of face-to-face training sessions.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Margaret Jackson, (FLPI)
Margaret Jackson is a Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) fellow, an International Finance Corporation (IFC) certified Master Trainer and Instructional Designer, in addition to being a certified Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) online designer and facilitator.
Mehdi Chahed
Mehdi holds a master’s degree in finance from the Ecole Supérieure de Gestion et Finances (ESG Finance) in Paris. He has provided business and consulting support for clients in tourism, services and manufacturing sectors and has conducted training for MSMEs in the areas of management, soft skills and quality, in North and Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. He is the founder and managing director of CEFAC, a consulting and training firm, specializing in human resources, management and quality management.
Laban Mawungwe
Laban is a business management training expert with excellent skills and knowledge in training, leadership, management, direct marketing, customer relationship management, business growth, service marketing, internet marketing, new product development, designing communication strategies, marketing plan development, product positioning, and team building.
Nneka Okekearu
Nneka Okekearu heads Gender and is Deputy Director at the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan Atlantic University. A certified IFC TPMA Assessor, Leadership trainer from the Centre for Creative Leadership US, Global Mentor with the Michigan State University. She has mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs in the last decade and a half helping them clarify their : Position, Profits, Processes. Her passion lies in helping entrepreneurs unlock their passions and potentials.
Baaba Jackson, (FLPI)
Baaba Jackson is a fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and an International Finance Corporation and Learning and Performance Institute (IFC-LPI) Certified Trainer and a provisional trainer for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
Mary Bennett
Mary is a global Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resource Management professional. She is the Managing Partner for INGENIO Capital a human capital management consulting firm. She is an IFC-LPI TPMA Certified Trainer, an ILM Certified Training & Development Professional, an Insights Discovery Practitioner, and a member of the CIPD.
Abigail Khuluse
With over 12 years’ experience in Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Development, Abigail is a strategist, with passion to empower small business owners so that they can build for growth. She is the founder of Tushiyah Advisory Services, providing design and implementation of SME and Entrepreneurial Development programmes. Tushiyah has, under her leadership, successfully designed and implemented Supplier Development Programmes on behalf of major blue chip companies in South Africa.
Abenaa Kessewaa Brown
Ms. Abenaa Kessewaa Brown joined the National Banking College in August 2016 as the Principal and Member of the Governing Council, National Banking College. She has over 33 years of experience combined experience in Accounting, Finance, Technology, Learning and People and transformation Strategies across continents. Prior to joining NBC, she worked with Standard Chartered Bank for over 4 years in numerous capacities as a People Team Leader for the West Africa Shared Services and joined the Organizational Learning team in 2006 where she served the West Africa region and later the Americas region from 2013.
Francis Osei
Francis Osei is the Managing Consultant of IESO Agribusiness Consult with over 25 years’ experience in the agribusiness sector specifically in agricultural investment appraisal, agricultural banking & financing and Food & Argo-Processing Industry. Throughout his career, Francis has been involved in extensive business interactions with both the private and public sectors and has been instrumental in the financing of several agribusiness projects and initiatives worth over $500 million across Africa.
INTERPRETERS
Aurélia DOGNON
Aurélia DOGNON is a junior consultant on issues related to decentralization, territorial planning and sustainable development. International Finance Corporation and Learning and Performance Institute Certified Trainer, she is also freelance web content writer and sometimes freelance translator from english to french.
Délia
Délia is an agro-food technician by training who serves as Quality Manager in the first cocoa processing company in Togo- ChocoTogo. She is also passionate about the Learning and Development industry, as she views it as a great way to improve and impact lives. In addition to this, she is a member of many organisations that champion women’s leadership and youth entrepreneurship. She was nominated as Young Women Leader in 2015 and Mandela Washington Fellow in 2017.
Etienne Kablan Berabely
Etienne is an intercultural communication expert and a certified translator. He is a multilingual translator with over 4-years experience in French-English translations. He provides video conferencing, localization, and personal translation services for clients. He is a Junior lecturer at the Institute of Linguistics and Intercultural Communication of Sechenov University, Moscow-Russia.
Christian Elongue Ngnaoussi
Elongué is an Afropolitan and bilingual consultant in knowledge management (KM), translation/interpretation and elearning, with 7 years leadership experience in both the private and civil society sector. As an Ashoka Fellow, he worked tirelessly with Africa-oriented professionals and international brands on social impact projects that changed positively the narrative in West & Central Africa.
Dessouassi Delali Jean-Daniel
Dessouassi Delali Jean-Daniel is a reliable, dynamic, open-minded and talented French, English, and Portuguese translator. He has a proven skill to translate variegated documents, namely, General, Administrative, Technical, Scientific, economic and many others. He is also a junior interpreter and a professional translator with four solid years of experience, both in French and English speaking countries of Africa (Ghana, Togo, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Niger).