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The Jack Welch Way Diploma Launched for the Middle East at the 7th Learning Customer Advisory Forum Event 2104 Continue reading “Learning Cafe Middle East 2014”

As if it isn’t enough to go to one of the world’s most fascinating city on one of the world’s leading Airlines to the online learning global leader Skillsoft conference we had to put the cherry on top with a sensational hour with arguably the CEO of the century.

Jack and his wife Suzy were special hosts at an early 7 am breakfast organised by Skillsoft for a small gathering of VIP guests for an insight into the legends anecdotes spanning decades in charge of General Electric and his more recent activities.

The man was pure inspiration as he conversed unprompted for a few minutes before asking any of us if we had any questions. After a short pause there were loads, as we probed into the guy. The amazing energy, zest and pure fun he was having as he answered each question in a straight talking practical manner was enthralling. He doesn’t pull any punches and prides himself on his candour demonstrating through anecdotal evidence how it has been working in all of his companies over the years and continues to date.

The best news about this intervention is we as XpertLearning have now the opportunity to bring Jack’s way back home to the Middle East as a compelling product which will be available imminently.

Skillsoft our key strategic partner announced a partnership with the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University for exclusive, global distribution of Welch Way management development solutions. Strayer University is owned by Strayer Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA), an education services holding company.

As the only leadership development program based on the singular experiences of world renowned CEO and management expert Jack Welch, Welch Way delivers business insights through six richly interactive online programs that focus on critical management and leadership topics. Designed to change the way organizations develop their managers, Welch Way drives immediate results by giving customers and their teams a playbook of proven tools and actionable practices to improve productivity and retention, develop a high performance culture, transform teams and ultimately build better leaders.

 

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XpertLearning are delighted to have been chosen to feature in Emirates NBD’s latest campaign for the launch of their brand new Rise initiative. Continue reading “Online Learning on The Rise”

Dubai walks the talk for breast cancer awareness. Thousands of Dubai residents attend from of all ages, nationalities and professions take part in the Safe & Sound Burjuman Pink Walkathon on Friday 31st October 2014 at Zabeel Park, Dubai, to send a message to raise awareness about breast cancer. The walk is an initiative to create awareness about breast cancer and also honour cancer survivors. Johnna Marie Ramos Quinto – Office Manager at XpertLearning said “It is a great feeling to participate in this event and to walk with them in my simple way to support the breast cancer patients and survivors”

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the 2013 Dubai SME100 ranking of the 100 top performing SMEs at a special ceremony held last week.

For the second year in a row, XpertLearning is proud to announce that we have been ranked as one of Dubai’s 100 top performing SMEs, improving on our previous ranking by more than 10 places!

Paul Michael Gledhill, co-founder of XpertLearning, quotes “It was a thrill being ranked in the top 100 last year but what has made it even better to be ranked this year was the fact that so many more companies participated, we continue to learn and grow on our journey and SME 100 has certainly accelerated this for us.”

The Dubai SME 100 celebrates Dubai’s top performing SMEs and places a balanced emphasis on financial and non-financial dimensions that affect enterprise performance and development. The non-financial dimensions cover Innovation, International Orientation, Human Capital Development and Corporate Excellence.

While 1,092 SMEs were nominated for the 2011 ranking, the 2013 ranking attracted more than 3,000 SME applicants, a 178 per cent increase over the first cycle.

Commented His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of DED: The Dubai SME100 initiative has truly made its mark in recognising Dubai’s top SMEs. These SMEs have made a difference to the Dubai business and economic landscape. I am proud of their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to grow. I congratulate the top 100 SMEs, and wish them a great future.

When you set out to bring an elearning program to your organization, don’t be surprised by resistance you may experience; inevitably, with change comes objections. Continue reading “5 Objections to Elearning and How to Diffuse Them”

Over the last few years, corporates, educational institutions and the eLearning industry have discussed how technology can be used to reach out to a new and expanding group of learners who need to learn but cannot afford to be tied down to a desktop; Continue reading “The Next-Gen Learning Management System”

Skillsoft offerings and customers honored by Workforce Management Magazine, TrainingIndustry.com, Chief Learning Officer and Training Magazine for exceptional learning solutions and programs Continue reading “Skillsoft Receives Continued Recognition as Learning Industry Leader”

Doug Lipp – Brings the Disney U story to Dubai.

Doug, strolls into the Shangri La like he’d lived there most of his life. He is extremely comfortable in his shoes and immediately connects with everyone he engages with, charisma is his friend, and he oozes it.

Doug’s Disney anecdotes are tremendously inspirational, as not many people even if they try cannot connect emotionally to the brand.

Taking everyone back to the history of Disney he weaves his way through some amazing and elaborate stories that bring in the audience attentiveness and sentiment.

The translation from the Disney stories to the general business lives of the participants is extremely practical and applicable as they scribe their own aspirations.

His boundless energy throughout the day was relentless and infectious.

Chatting to Doug, he was just as personable as he lauded the Dubai achievements. The winning of the Expo 2020 is significant for the region he states – it will be exciting times for people in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

I asked him about his passion for travel and speaking and it is apparent he is truly enjoying his trips and the audience engagement all around the world.

This is Doug’s second visit to Dubai and he has relished the opportunity to see the landmarks here particularly the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Island where he was working at Atlantis.

Doug was brought back to Dubai by Right Selections following his visit six months ago. When asked when he will return he replied “As soon as they will have me back”.

I’m sure the demand and hunger for this type of edutainment is here in the region so it won’t be long before he returns.

For more about Doug lipp http://www.douglipp.com/disney-u.html

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