ASTD MENA 2013 human resources training and development set in Jeddah

"The ASTD MENA 2013, under the theme 'Enabling Excellence in Human Capital Development', is designed for all professionals, trainers, and decision makers in the fields of Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Career Development, Performance Improvement/Coaching, and Training Technology," Dr. Ramzi E. Salha, Business Development & Marketing Director of Al Harithy Group of Companies, said.

As learning is a key driver for any size organization, the upcoming ASTD MENA 2013 focuses on issues and solutions related to workplace learning and development professionals who have the responsibility to manage all aspects of learning in their organizations, he noted.

The event covers a vast spectrum ranging from CEOs and specialists to school heads and students. ASTD MENA 2013 is an international conference & exposition bringing Fortune 500 companies operating in the region together to share their experiences and insights in learning and development that will assist businesses of all sizes to further grow.

There will be over 12 sessions in the 3-day conference, plus the post-conference comprehensive programmes slated on January 16-17, 2013.

Twelve eminent speakers - Tony Bingham, Walter McFarland, Bill Olsen, Jack J. Phillips, Dato' R. Palan, Bob Pike, Clark Quinn, Suzanne Simpson,Khalid M. Al-Zamel, and Mohammed Benayoune - will shed light on training strategies that can be applied to accelerate innovative thinking.

The post-conference programmes two-day extensive ASTD certificate programmes are split into tow courses: the first on 'Measuring and Evaluating Learning' which provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the measurement and evaluation of learning and performance solutions, facilitated by Mr. Jack Phillips, a world-famous expert on accountability, measurement, and evaluation.

The other is on 'Train-the-Trainer Boot-Camp Workshop' which transforms the acquired training with learning skills that separate the extraordinary from the mediocre Facilitator is Bob Pike, founder, chairman and CEO of The Bob Pike Group in Minneapolis, a renowned 'trainer's trainer' and specializes in training those who train others.