Training Magazine Middle East September 2014 | Page 24

Case Study

ADULT

Tell US Your Name and What You Currently Do?

Allan Gardner, MHRM, PHR, HRMP, CAHRI,

HR Expert Trainer, Certification Instructor, Adjunct Professor HR MBA Business Programs for Chifley Business School of Australia and Adjunct MBA Professor of HR business programs.

What Is Your Specialist Skill?

With over 35 years of experience in the Human Resources field, I am a seasoned International Human Resource Professional with a diverse background encompassing the successful management of Human Resource Departments in government, manufacturing, transportation, and service industries.

I hold multiple global HR certifications, as well as a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management.

This wealth of experience affords a unique blend of both academic and practical experience in course training and instruction.

What is The Best Learning and Development Strategy You Have Implemented?

The implementation of basic learning principles and expectations of adult learning which are critical to successful programs.

Additionally, adult learning at the professional level occurs when the presenter is able to integrate a level of academic as well as practical work experience.

This can only occur when the presenter possesses the appropriate credentials to validate both their topical expertise, as well as actual real-world experience from which to define applicable case studies and effective scenarios.

Blended learning techniques are effective development tools I have implemented. Course participants tend to understand course topic concepts when they are presented through a variety of academic principles, actual work examples, and case studies which promote

BY STEVE RE

24 | TRAINING MAGAZINE MIDDLE EAST SEPT 2014

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