Crowne Plaza, RDC Hotel
Riyadh, KSA
Learning & Development (L&D) as a Business Partner
L&D is evolving, and it’s time to lead the change.
Learn how to partner strategically with the business, influence decision-making, and design learning solutions that create measurable results. Build your confidence and credibility as an L&D professional who drives performance.
What's in Store
Use the context of own organisation to inform participant’s practice as an L&D business partner to add greatest value with a focus on aligning people with business strategy
Apply L&D business models to strategy and planning
Strengthen position as a trusted business advisor, build effective relationships and increase visibility within own organisation
Identify and enhance influencing skillsets to challenge others constructively
Sharpen skills to qualify, map and engage key stakeholders
Develop skills to 'coach the leader' to surface insights and raise awareness
Led by Jo Bteddini
Jo (FCIPD) is a Regional L&D Partner at CIPD MENA, where she focuses on delivering strategic learning solutions that add value across the region.
With over 18 years of experience in HR, learning and organisation development, Jo brings a well-rounded perspective to people practices that drive sustainable impact. She has led transformation initiatives across both public and private sectors, with a footprint that spans Africa, Eastern Europe, the Levant, and the Middle East.
Jo has a proven track record of designing modular and blended learning journeys that are aligned to business goals and brings a strong commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and regionally relevant learning. She is also a qualified coach - passionate about supporting individuals through change and helping them grow with purpose and confidence.
This workshop is ideal for:
This course is suitable for people who meet business needs by delivering operational work with some complexity or for professionals who have to drive people change and deliver medium to long-term value for stakeholders.