Reskilling the L&D Team for New Challenges

Garry Hearn is a Colonel in the British Army he was recently responsible for the programme management of the UKs largest Defence Technical Traning Transformation Programme, focussed on transforming training and through life learning for up to 40000 students per annum. He is now engaged in delivering leadership and professional learning to the Army's emerging leaders. He is a CIS Engineer with over 35 years experience in a variety of military roles including, leading organisations,Strategic Human Resource, Organisation Development, as well as training and education.  In a previous role he was the Principal of the Defence College of Communications and Information Services and his efforts in transforming the College were recognised with him being appointed as an Officer of the British Empire (OBE).  He has a BSc (Hons) and three Masters level degrees comprising an MBA, MA in History, and an MSc in Strategic HR as well as being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and the Learning Performance Institute (LPI).  He has also recently completed his first book offering an insight into 35 years of leadership and the lessons he has learnt. 

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Work experience has always been a mix of psychology and IT, I like working in the area where these two interact. After graduating I lived and worked in the UK for 5 years. In addition to that I've also worked on long-term projects in Ireland (Dublin), the US, as well as instructional/curriculum design & facilitating workshops and (classroom) training all over Europe, the US, and India.

Projects included: evaluating e-learning on usability, introducing e-learning in an IT software & consultancy firm, introducing e-learning in an industrial area, designing/developing/project management of e-learning courses, and LMS system administration. Most of the time on a low budget, which means coming up with creative solutions. 

Educational Background

Masters degree in Cognitive Science (Radboud University Nijmegen) with a Psychology base. Langevin certified instructional designer. Certified PCM Trainer. Certified in OPQ Assessments.

Personal Background

47 years old, married, 2 cats, member of the board at the Dutch Dance Sports Federation, NADB (responsible for IT and Communication) after having competed myself at the highest level until May 2016.

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Don is a veteran of the learning, skills and human capital industries, with experience at any level from delivery to chairman of the board. A recognized commentator and organiser in learning technologies, Don is passionately committed to helping develop the L&D profession.