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KPMG Business Academy course guide Creating value through knowledge July – December 2019 edition kpmgbusinessacademy.com
KPMG Business Academycourse guide
Creating value through knowledge
July – December 2019 edition
kpmgbusinessacademy.com
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About KPMGKPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Its 189,000 people operate in 152 countries, working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
About KPMG in the UAEKPMG established its first office in the UAE in 1973. Today the firm is led by more than 75 partners and directors, with 750 people operating from five offices distributed across the country. We work with leading industry players across the region and have played a pivotal role in their success.
KPMG’s presence in the Lower Gulf over the past 40 years has helped KPMG in the UAE and Oman become preferred providers of audit, tax, business advisory, risk, corporate governance and regulatory services. Our clients look to us for timely, independent advice to support their decision making. Our professionals are selected from a talent pool of industry specialists, backed by a deep knowledge base. Our people combine local experience with a client-focused approach and a professional network across our member firms globally.
Values and cultureAmidst our diverse workforce, KPMG’s values form the common thread that links our people across the world and forms the very fabric of our shared identity.
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About KPMG Business Academy
VisionTo be the best-in-class training and learning solution provider with commitment to excellence.
MissionHelping to build a knowledge-based economy using KPMG’s expertise and resources.
We are committed to creating valueWe create value by enhancing learning and capabilities for clients across the Middle East through leading edge training and development solutions.
We provide cutting-edge learning solutionsOur solutions develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a global environment. We support the drive to constantly improve professional knowledge and gain skills through learning, and help our clients grow their businesses across the region.
KPMG Business Academy combines the learning and development solutions KPMG brings to businesses and professionals in the region. We provide cutting edge training programs to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of our clients. The power of education to strengthen knowledge and innovation is emphasized within the UAE Vision 2021, and KPMG Business Academy closely aligns with that vision.
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Key propositions
“Tailored to your needsWe understand that every organization is different. That is why we design and deliver programs for various levels and audiences, offering the knowledge and experience your people need.
‘Learning and innovation go hand in hand.’
- William Pollard
Innovation is a key driver for people at all levels of an organization. We stimulate and support versatile approaches with the objective of providing effective solutions for your needs.
– Training for professional excellence– Promoting key values across organization– Attracting and developing talents for future roles– Designing engaging learning experiences– Setting benchmarks and assessing capabilities– Measuring progress and results– Disseminating knowledge and supporting continuous learning
Innovative learning practices
Engaging learning methodsCreative, interactive learning opportunities enable learning. We provide practical knowledge - involving participants in group discussions, case studies, practical exercises, scenario analyses, simulations and the use of online collaborative tools.
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KPMG Business Academy coursesWe organize specialist industry and market driven courses throughout the year. Our practical, hands-on and structured courses are a perfect choice when you have limited people for an in-house solution.
Our courses cover a variety of topics which enhance the technical, managerial and professional growth of your employees. These courses are an ideal opportunity to learn, as well as network with our experienced trainers and peers in an engaging environment.
For further details on our upcoming events and training programs, please visit our website:
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KPMG Business Academy
Upcoming courses - June to December ‘19
— Finance for non-finance professionals— Fundamentals of finance and accounting (Oman) — Advanced financial statement analysis
Accounting and financial reporting
17-18 Jul // 18-19 Dec18-19 Sep // 27-28 Nov22-24 Sep // 15-17 Dec
— Mergers and acquisitions— Cash management
Corporate finance and investments
17-18 Nov25-26 Sep
— GRI standards certified training— SROI Practioner training— Corporate Social Responsibility (Dubai)
Sustainability and corporate responsibility
18-19 Sep // 15-16 Dec21-22 Oct
13 Nov
— Data analytics for effective decision making (Dubai)— Lean six sigma— Design thinking
Business process management
11-12 Sep // 5-6 Nov15-17 Sep // 24 -26 Nov
9-10 Oct
— Strategic thinking (Dubai)— Emotionally intelligent leader
Leadership and business skills
29-30 Sep//11-12 Dec14-15 Oct
* The training dates are subject to change, please visit the KPMG Business Academy page for latest updates: https://home.kpmg.com/ae/en/home/kpmg-business-academy/upcoming-courses.html or contact Saravanan Selvan on 04-3569616 / 050-5767205
— Risk and business continuity management (Dubai)— Effective report writing for internal auditors (Dubai)— Effective report writing for internal auditors (Oman)— Communication skills for internal auditors (Dubai)
Internal audit and risk management
1-2 Oct18-19 Nov24-25 Nov
10 December
— Implementing effective corporate governance in the UAE — Investor relations
Governance and boards
20-21 Oct10-11 Nov — Customer experience
Customer management
27-28 Nov
HR and training
16-17 Oct— Competency based performance management
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Accounting
and financial
reporting
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Key learning benefits:
Strengthen your financial skills for effective business decisions
Finance for non-finance professionals
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Senior executives down to line managers
— Executives who deal with financial documents in their day-to-day activities
Who should attend 17-18 July 2019- Dubai18-19 December 2019, Dubai
Date and location
Rohan KapoorDirector I Accounting Advisory Services KPMG
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Understand and analyze the impact of various decisions on a company’s performance
— Enhance role as decision-maker to better grasp the implications of finance on corporate activities
— Develop the ability to resolve financial issues within an organization
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Key learning benefits:
Improve your accounting concepts to make an impact on your business decisions
Fundamentals of finance and accounting
This course is likely to be useful for professionals:
— With or without finance and accounting background
— SME business owners
Who should attend Date and location
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
OMR300 – Muscat
Course fee
— Learn about the basic accounting principles and the impact of various decisions on a company’s performance
— Improve your understanding of financial concepts that impact your business
— Enhance role as a decision-maker and develop the ability to resolve financial issues within an organization
18-19 September 2019- Muscat, Oman27-28 November 2019, Muscat, Oman
Rohan KapoorDirector I Accounting Advisory Services KPMG
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Key learning benefits:
Assessing business performance by analyzing financial statements
Advanced financial statement analysis
This course is likely to be useful for :
— Financial controllers and analysts— Corporate finance executives— Mergers & acquisitions officers— Financial managers— Management accountants— Business analysts
Who should attend Date and location
Rohan KapoorDirector I Accounting Advisory Services KPMG
Course leaders
Three days
Duration
US$2,495 – Dubai
Course feePlease bring along your laptop with MS Excel installed
— Assess business performance by analyzing financial statements
— Explore the approaches for pricing a company’s fair value for a variety of purposes
— Analyze the different problems and risk variables that a company might encounter
22-24 September 2019- Dubai, UAE15-17 December 2019, Dubai, UAE
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Corporate
finance and
investments
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Key learning benefits:
Strategic synergy to better business decisions
Mergers and acquisitions
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Mergers and acquisition professionals
— Professionals working as part of the M&A teams for sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms
— Investment bankers
Who should attend
17-18 November 2019– Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Understand the complete cycle of the M&A process from initiation to completion
— Ability to analyze, evaluate and bid on prospective opportunities to achieve maximum shareholder value
— Understand the key considerations to negotiate the financial and legal elements of a sale and purchase agreement
Rajiv Maloo Director I Corporate Finance KPMG
Wissam FakhouryAssociate Director I Corporate Finance KPMG
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Key learning benefits:
Strategic synergy to better business decisions
Cash management
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Mergers and acquisition professionals
— Professionals working as part of the M&A teams for sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms
— Investment bankers
Who should attend
25-26 September, 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Understand the complete cycle of the M&A process from initiation to completion
— Ability to analyze, evaluate and bid on prospective opportunities to achieve maximum shareholder value
— Understand the key considerations to negotiate the financial and legal elements of a sale and purchase agreement
Rohan KapoorDirector I Accounting Advisory Services KPMG
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Internal audit
and risk
management
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Key learning benefits:
Enhance the impact of your internal audit reports
Effective report writing for internal auditors
Who should attend
18-19 November – Dubai, UAE25-25 November 2019 - Muscat, Oman
Date and location
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – DubaiOMR620 – Muscat
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Internal auditors and assurance professionals
— Internal audit managers and supervisors
— Internal audit directors— Internal control specialists— Accounting analysts— Professionals interested in improving
their report writing
— Understand the report writing provisions provided in the standards of IIA
— Analyze the typical audit report structure
— Enhance the impact of your reports
Maryam MohammadzamanDirector I IARCS I KPMG
Harris MatinDirector I IARCS I KPMG
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Key learning benefits:
Enhance the impact of your internal audit reports
Communication skills for internal auditors
Who should attend
10 December 2019– Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Course leaders
One day
Duration
US$ 999– Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Internal auditors and assurance professionals
— Internal audit managers and supervisors
— Internal audit directors— Internal control specialists— Accounting analysts— Professionals interested in improving
their communication skills
— Improved communication skills
— Respond to different communication styles of various stakeholders
— Practice professionalism and objectivity while communicating your message and suggestions
Maryam MohammadzamanDirector I IARCS I KPMG
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Key learning benefits:
Supporting organizations adapt to the next generation of risks and business continuity management
Risk and business continuity management
Who should attend
01-02 October 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Nagaraj UchilDirector I Advisory | KPMG
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Professionals responsible for implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
— Business Continuity Management (BCM)
— Chief Risk Officer (CRO)— Risk managers— Risk consultants— Auditors
— Learn how to implement a culture of risk management across an organization involving employees
— Understand migration to new COSO ERM Framework and ISO 31000:2018
— Acquire knowledge of prevailing Business Continuity Management (BCM) standards
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Governance
and boards
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Key learning benefits:
Helping you strengthen your corporate governance practices
Implementing effective corporate governance in UAE
Who should attend
20-21 October, 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Maryam MohammadzamanDirector I IARCSKPMG
Aroon KumarManager I IARCSKPMG
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Professionals in charge of governance
— Company secretaries— Risk management professionals— Compliance professionals— Internal audit professionals— Professionals interested in
understanding leading corporate governance practices
— Understand leading corporate governance practices
— Analyze the governance framework
— Enhance transparency and constructive boardroom dialogue
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Key learning benefits:
Build a robust and effective investment relations program
Investor relations
Who should attend
10-11 November, 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Meenakshi SharmaAssociate Director KPMG
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Chief Executive Officers— Managing Directors— Chief Financial Officers— Chief Investor Relations Officers— Investor Relations professionals -
Experienced professionals— Professionals moving to an IR role— Company Secretaries— Senior executives in finance
— Understand and articulate the equity structure of a company and start a dialogue with an investment company
— Understand the operational aspects of the investor relations function
— Measure the success of your investor relations program
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Sustainability
and corporate
responsibility
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Key learning benefits:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training
Who should attend
,13 November 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Daniel GribbinSenior Manager I Sustainability servicesKPMG
Course leaders
One day
Duration
US$999 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Professionals interested in understanding how to manage and increase the value created by their organization through their CSR activities.
— Professionals required to measure outcomes and impacts created for the company and society
— Understand the CSR links to the concept of shared value and how it relates to the UAE government’s requirements
— Discover leading practice approaches to developing a CSR strategy and how to monitor, measure and report on CSR
— Learn how to present and communicate social value to create impact
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Key learning benefits:
Make Social Return On Investment (SROI) a tool to attract higher investments
SROI practitioner training
Who should attend
,21-22 October 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Professionals interested in managing and increasing the value created by organizations
— Individuals seeking to become accredited practitioners
— Learn how to measure and maximize the social value that you generate using ‘The Principles of Social Value’
— Discover ways to present your social value findings to create impact
— Accomplish knowledge and skills towards becoming an accredited practitioner of SROI
Tim GoodspeedSocial value consultant and training manager
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Key learning benefits:
Guiding you in your sustainability journey
GRI standards certified training
Who should attend
18-19 September 2019 – Dubai, UAE15-16 December 2019- Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Course leaders
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Key decision makers who are extensively involved in developing or assessing sustainability reports
— Senior management — Finance manager — HSE Human resources — Internal auditors — Regulatory agencies — Investors
— Learn about the latest GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, which are now mandatory for companies using GRI’s sustainability reporting framework
— Develop sustainability report content as per GRI’s reporting standards framework criteria
— Establish how to link sustainability reports to various reporting disclosures
Daniel GribbinSenior Manager I Sustainability servicesKPMG
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Business
process
management
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Key learning benefits:
Unlock the insights on business data
Data analytics for effective decision making
This course is likely to be useful for: — Business professional dealing with
large volumes of data, and intending to benefit from data driven decision making
— Financial analyst— Business planning analyst— Financial controllers— Contracts and procurement
managers— Cost controllers— Auditors— Risk officers especially in banking,
energy, logistics, media, construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries.
Who should attend
11-12 September 2019 – Dubai, UAE5-6 November 2019- Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Sudharshana BalasubramanianDirector I IARCSKPMG
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course feePlease bring a laptop with provision to install analytics software and should have the administrative rights to use certain software's.
— Analyze data using statistical models and advanced techniques
— Establish relationships between an organization’s business processes and its risks through analytics
— Understand how data analytics can be used to secure competitive advantage
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Key learning benefits:
Lean Six Sigma – Green belt
This course is likely to be useful for professionals involved in: — Process control and quality — Project management — Improvement initiatives.
It is also suitable to aspiring business leaders and those who have an interest in data analytics, research and process re-engineering
This course is suitable for professionals from various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, banking and finance, defense, education, auto-mobile and telecom.
Who should attend
15-17 September,2019 – Dubai, UAE24-26 September, 2019- Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Vaibhav AgarwalAssociate Director I Business ExcellenceKPMG
Course leader
Three days
Duration
US$2,095 – Dubai
Course fee
— Improved managerial and leadership abilities
— Knowledge needed to adopt a structured, disciplined and data driven approach
— Develop the ability to formulate fact-based decisions in mitigating identified pain areas
Please bring a laptop for the workshop. You should have the administrative rights to use certain software's.
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Key learning benefits:
Structured approach for creative problem solving
Design thinking
Who should attend
9-10 October 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Sudharshana BalasubramanianDirector I IARCSKPMG
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Understand the synergies between design thinking and other business initiatives
— Graspthe concept of design thinking in analytical decision making
— Acquire knowledge and experience with the design thinking method for business success
The course is intended for middle and senior level management professionals evolving in various sectors, domains and industries.It is highly recommended for:— Research and development leaders
and managers— Project leads and managers— Business analysts— Agile coaches— Marketing professionals— Sales professionals— Design and innovation practitioners
and enthusiasts
Please bring a laptop with MS Office installed
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Leadership
and business
skills
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Key learning benefits:
Drive strategic agenda with the right tools in today’s competitive business environment
Strategic thinking
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Aspiring leaders, executives and managers who have a key role in developing a business strategy
— Professionals in support functions who need to work alongside the business and add value
— Junior and mid-level managers and technical experts who are expected to support or contribute to the strategy development of their organization
Who should attend
29-30 September, 2019 – Dubai, UAE11-12 December, 2019- Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Hanane Benkhallouk
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Learn how to think strategically and create a strategic vision for your business, team or project
— Understand how to analyze your current strategic position and how to apply different strategic thinking tools to achieve your objectives
— Gain greater confidence in your ability to drive and contribute to the strategic agenda, as well as in presenting a business case style and structure
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Key learning benefits:
Skills for Success
Emotionally intelligent leader
Who should attend
14-15 October 2019 – Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Linda McLoughlin
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
— Enhance understanding of EQ models and concepts and how they relate to leadership and performance
— Understand your own EQ levels and style and develop a plan for your continuous growth
— Learn practical techniques to build self-knowledge and optimism, stress management and empathy
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Mid- to senior- level executives, leaders from both the private and public sectors with leadership roles who are committed to their personal growth and lifelong learning as effective leaders.
— Leaders from a range of functions including:
– Operations – Human resource management(HRM)– Finance – Information technology (IT)– Engineering – Healthcare– Education – Marketing – General management.
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Customer
management
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Key learning benefits: Who should attend
27-28 November– Dubai, UAE
Date and location
Ankit UppalAssociate Director I Digital and innovationKPMG
Course leader
Two day
Duration
US$ 1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
This course is likely to be useful for:
— Accounting professionals — Finance managers — Auditors — Tax consultants
Customer experience
— Understand the customer experience journey including the CX maturity assessment
— Grasp the concept of journey prioritization and mapping subsequent customer experience journey transformation
— Gain an insight into the challenges and opportunities that govern the customer experience evaluation, implementation and management
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HR and
training
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Key learning benefits: Who should attend Date and location
Charu DhingraPrincipal consultant I People & changeKPMG
Course leader
Two days
Duration
US$1,895 – Dubai
Course fee
Competency based performance management
— Understand core techniques to build key competency-based practices that enables achieve corporate goals
— Help develop and retain qualified employees and build a successful career to drive progression and talent mobility— Establish stronger diversity and inclusion by improving business and employee performance for your organization
This course is likely to be useful for:
— HR Professionals .— Managers from all functions— Performance and compensation
managers — Line managers — Department managers
16-17 October 2019 – Dubai, UAE
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Our solutions and sectorsThe training programs KPMG Business Academy provides enriches the knowledge, provides global leading practice and helps develop new skills. We provide training on a wide range of professional topics and soft skills. Led by our expert trainers, our programs can be tailored to your business and industry.
Our value-adds:
We bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our clients
Our programs can be tailored to meet the professional objectives of different levels and functions
We can analyze and assess your training and development needs and measure progress
Our training expertise is acknowledged across the region
Our training programs include examples and case studies
Our topics include:
Governance and boards
Sustainability and corporate responsibility
Tax
Customer management
Business process management
Leadership and business skills
HR and training
Accounting and financial reporting
Corporate finance and investments
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Internal audit and risk management
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The future of learning
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Technology needs to be on the learning agendaFirms increasingly need learning that focuses on employees’ ability to use new technologies. This is driven by a mismatch between the investment firms are making in technology tools and the skills their workforce has to exploit these technologies for business advantage.
Integrated learning and workingThe future of learning is in the heart of the workplace. Learning becomes integrated into work processes and is driven by informal learning tools.
Knowledge sharingChanging technology is broadening opportunities for knowledge sharing across geographies. Formal and informal interactions and events supported by technology enables greater learning through collaboration. Learning opportunities are part of talent strategy Employees’ expectations of L&D departments are changing. Development opportunities are part of people’s perception of what makes a ‘great company’ and is a factor in attracting and retaining the best talent.
Moving towards flexible learning resourcesTechnology is reshaping the learning landscape and altering how people access learning, use resources and record evidence. There’s a move away from face-to-face training to the provision of a range of flexible learning resources. New technologies and delivery mechanisms are being developed, driven in part by the requirements of a new generation of tech-savvy staff.
Actively seek to understand ‘internal customers’ L&D professionals need to understand their learners, the learning process, and experience needs to be directly link to learning success.
A shift from a trainer-led to learner-led modelL&D‘s role becomes facilitation, consultancy and change enablement; empowering learners to take control of their own development by providing them with the resources they need and the ability to make the most of them.
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Keeping an eye on the futureCompanies are on the lookout for the newer and better ways of training people at their organizations. Prevailing trends in L&D include:
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Swati Taneja
ManagerBusiness Academy
Saravanan Selvan
Senior AssociateBusiness Academy
Marketa Simkova
DirectorPeople and Change
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