Creating a Culture of Learning in a Hybrid World

Our expert panel with speakers from Santander, Nedbank, and Erste Group share their insights.

Watch our webinar on-demand

Length: 58 min
Speakers: Sharon Olivier, Andrej Drinovsky, Marita Booysen, Robert Ashcroft, Sallyann Della Casa
Recorded on November 3, 2021

How are organizations using hybrid work environments to their advantage to create a culture of learning?

For most organizations, hybrid work is uncharted territory. As we get to grips with it, fostering a culture of learning in the new world of work is more important than ever.

How are organizations using hybrid work environments to their advantage? What does this mean for the world of Learning and Development and how do we continue to build a culture of learning in the new flow of work?

Key takeaways

Watch this on-demand webinar to understand:


The challenges and opportunities of a hybrid working model in the scene of learning


A model that enables organizations to build robust learning strategies


What L&D leaders are doing to embed a culture of learning in the new flow of work

Met our expert speakers

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Sharon Olivier

Senior Faculty in Leadership Development and HR & Talent at Hult International Business School

As an Organizational Psychologist, Sharon researches and facilitates learning in topics such as leading in the 21st century, agile leadership, team engagement, cognitive diversity/psychological safety, and emotional resilience. 

She has established a record of accomplishment as an accredited Coach and inspirational speaker at conferences on the topics such as personal resiliency and cognitive diversity. 

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Andrej Drinovsky

Strategic Talent Manager at Erste Group

Strategic Talent Manager, Agile HR Leader, Trainer & Coach with 15+ years of experience from FS and Tech industry, being responsible for the CEE Region. Promotes human-centric methods to drive self-owned growth and learning through experiments. Fosters culture change through agile leadership development and executive succession planning. Founding member of the Agile Leader Research Group. Focuses on overcoming barriers to open communication through gamified feedback and team performance platform.

Andrej is a Certified Co-Active Coach, Certified Scrum Master, and has a PhD in Management from Comenius University in Bratislava.

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Marita Booysen

Head Learning and Development at Nedbank

From an early age, Marita's restless spirit has driven her to find expression in various entrepreneurial escapades. Her passion for unlocking potential in people has led her to spend a few years in teaching - first as a high school teacher and later in various academic institutions. She is also a published author of three textbooks in Economics, the latest one being published by Oxford University Press.

All the roads that she had been on, have prepared her well for the 10 years that she has been part of Nedbank. Marita is curious about new trends in learning and is energized by creating meaning through leading the Design and Development team. Her experience and expertise in the Learning and Development field allow her to contribute as a team member in various initiatives - forever trying to unlock possibilities in others.

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Robert Ashcroft

Head of Capability, HR at Santander UK

Robert Ashcroft is a highly accomplished leader in Learning and Development (L&D) and talent acquisition. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has held significant roles at Santander UK, culminating in his position as Head of Capability, where he spearheaded transformative initiatives and implemented Agile practices.

Recognized for his expertise, Robert was named Learning Professional of the Year in 2018 by Training Journal. He is also a multi-award-winning innovator, contributing to the creation of "Mio," a bespoke colleague experience platform. Robert is passionate about customer-centric innovation, leadership, and enhancing employee experiences​.

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Sallyann Della Casa

CEO and Founder of GLEAC

Sallyann Della Casa is the CEO and founder at GLEAC, an Experts-as-a-Service platform, where she focuses on building communities and leveraging collective wisdom. Based in Dubai, Sallyann has a passion for helping individuals develop and apply skills through proximity-based learning.

She founded GLEAC in 2018, combining her experience from her previous role as Lead Tree Shaker at the Growing Leaders Foundation, where she worked on youth leadership initiatives across the Caribbean and the Middle East. Sallyann holds a Master’s Certification in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University.

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