Archive for 'Learning Conversations'
A beachhead for learning – Learning Conversation with Helen Zwicker, CEO Kiama Community College
We talk to Helen Zwicker, the Executive Officer of the Kiama Community College Inc. Kiama Community College Inc is a not-for-profit, volunteer managed, community based Registered Training Organisation . It has been operating since 1986 and [...]
Singing a different tune. Conversation with Denise Hanlon – Head of Learning & OD, ING Direct Australia
We talk to Denise Hanlon, Head of Learning and Organisational Development at ING Direct. Denise has worked in various roles including HR, board director and Organisational Services. An avid learner, Denise has competed masters degrees in [...]
Passion for compliance learning ! Conversation with Michael Parker – Exec Mgr, Group Learning, CBA – Part 2
Michael Parker is the Executive Manager, Group Learning and Development at Commonwealth Bank. In part 2 of our learning conversation we talk about the challenges faced by learning in banks and his current passions in the [...]
Learning Conversation with Michael Parker – Exec Manager – Group Learning, CBA
Michael Parker is the Executive Manager, Group Learning and Development at Commonwealth Bank. We talk to Michael about his journey as a learning professional and the challenges the profession faces. This week we cover Part 1 [...]
Learning Conversation with Liz Griffin, Director, Global People Team, Ernst & Young – Part 2
With a career in organisational development, learning and development, HR, line management and operations spanning 27 years, Liz’s experiences have encompassed the education, hospitality, airline and professional services sectors. Since 2003, she has worked closely with [...]
Learning Conversation with Liz Griffin, Director, Global People Team, Ernst & Young – Part 1
We had an opportunity to talk to Liz Griffin about learning and the challenges it faces in a leading professional services company – Ernst & Young. With a career in organisational development, learning and development, HR, [...]
Learning Conversation with Peter Hall from Westpac Learning
Jeevan: It is my pleasure to be speaking to Peter Hall, who is the Head of Group Learning at Westpac Group. Peter Hall has held senior L&D leadership positions with St George and IAG. Peter has [...]
Learning Conversation with Nicola Atkinson
Jeevan: It is my pleasure to be talking to Nicola Atkinson. Nicola is the head of Learning and Development at Blake Dawson, a prominent law firm in Australia with a presence in Asia.Nicola has a very [...]











Walk a mile in my shoes and Learning Councils
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Gartner's top tech 2012 predictions: Impact on learning at 3 levels
There is bit of a lag say another 1 - 2 years before it impacts Learni
Do you have a Personal Development Plan?
Great comments here John, thanks for adding your thoughts. I agree the
Do you have a Personal Development Plan?
Hi Michele, thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts, it is ve
Walk a mile in my shoes and Learning Councils
I fully support the idea of a learning council. Complementing the reas