Cultivating a Learning Culture: Strategies for Learning and Development

Imagine a life where you continuously acquire new skills, effortlessly adapt to change, and thrive in any situation. Picture yourself confidently navigating the ever-changing landscape of knowledge and emerging as a dynamic, forward-thinking individual. This course is your catalyst for that transformation.

Learning is not just about acquiring information; it's about embracing a mindset of growth, discovery, and unending curiosity. It's about tapping into your innate potential and pushing the boundaries of what you thought possible. This course is designed to help you harness that potential and embark on a lifelong journey of learning and development.

Learn the Fundamentals of Learning & Development with This 1-Day Course in Singapore

While many of us spend between 10 to 20 years of our lives in formal academic education, we find that the learning does not stop when we enter the workforce. It is the role of the Learning & Development function and professionals to create, establish and encourage a positive learning culture through providing a supportive environment in organisations and across industries.

From a realistic and learner-centric perspective, this course will share with you the fundamentals of Learning & Development. Through reflections and discussions, this interactive and informative course helps participants gain foundational understanding of how identifying learning needs and implementing learning solutions can be done effectively.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

·      Recognise ASK as the foundation of Learning Needs Analysis

·      Explain the 5 stages of the ADDIE model

·      Discuss the potential root issues in work scenarios

·      Evaluate existing Learning & Development practices in current organisations

This course is suitable for anyone who is interested about Learning & Development as a function and strategic role. It may also appeal to Human Resources professionals and generalists who would like to gain more insight into the specialist function. Learning & Development specialists who have experience are also welcome to join for a refresher and to gain new perspectives on how current practices can be further enhanced.

“Wow, hands down the best facilitator and corporate trainer I’ve had in my 6 years with the bank. Top marks for charismatic engagement, programme fluency, lesson delivery, and bonus for flawless control over virtual session.” – United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)

“Very active in role playing and intentionally being difficult, which I personally feel is very good as it actually helped us learn how to deal with different types of situations.” – Singapore National Eye Centre

“One thing that I appreciate about Merrien is that she understands how our business nature or work nature is like. So the training being delivered is quite relevant to us.” – TransitLink

“Very good engagement and examples from Merrien. I appreciate how she always relates to her own experience, making the training more personal and easier to stand out and remember.” – Estelle Jose, Shopee Philippines

“Merrien is a very engaging trainer. She has prepared a program that encourages people to speak up and participate in the discussions. At the same time, she also understands the topic deeply, being able to provide a simple and relatable example in each segment. Last but not least, she is able to engage with the attendees, by addressing some of the burning questions on the spot, and adjusting the session based on such examples/ questions.” – Joandy Leonata, Shopee Singapore

“I appreciate that the examples given were very simple but practical, so the concepts would be much easier to understand and apply in real life situations.” – Paola Engracia, Shopee Philippines

Soft Skills, Communication, Leadership, Human Resources and Personality Profiling Trainer: Merrien Tjahjadi (Bachelor in Psychology, National University of Singapore)

Merrien Tjahjadi is a Learning & Development Specialist with expertise in training soft skills like communication, team dynamics, public speaking and leadership. She has over 6 years of experience training in Singapore, as well as globally for people in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Korea, Japan, Poland and Brazil. Certified in MBTI and Belbin Team Roles, she is now working towards a certification in another personality profiling tool, the Enneagram. Merrien has worked as an external training consultant as well as an internal trainer with both private and public sectors, designing, customising and delivering programmes. Combined with a Bachelor in Psychology, her personable approach to training allows participants to feel comfortable and open to learn. It is evident that Merrien’s energy and positivity are contagious, inspiring learners to challenge themselves in the pursuit of becoming better.