Individual & Organisational Learning

Ever-So-Lean Podcast

Today, we have a very special guest joining us, the one and only Dr. Alaa Garad, a true titan in the world of Quality Management and Organisational Learning. With an astonishing 24+ years of experience and an impressive track record in esteemed organisations like Emirates Airlines, Union National Bank, and IIP UAE, Dr. Garad is a highly acclaimed industry expert.

Hold onto your seats as Dr. Garad takes us on a captivating journey into the realm of learning-driven organisations. He is not just any expert; he is the visionary creator of the revolutionary Learning-Driven Organisation Model, a concept that has transformed countless businesses. If that wasn't enough, he's also a bestselling author, with his ground-breaking book, 'The Learning-Driven Business,' captivating readers worldwide.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions, Dr. Garad was honoured with the prestigious BQF Headline UK Excellence Award in 2022. It's clear that we're in the presence of greatness, and he's here today to share his unparalleled insights on how learning can supercharge individual performance and propel us towards achieving our goals.

Get ready to unlock the secrets behind organisational learning and its pivotal role in driving companies towards their mission and strategic objectives. Dr. Garad will shed light on the transformative power of continuous learning, unveiling strategies and techniques that can turn any organization into a powerhouse of growth and success.

This episode promises to be a rollercoaster ride of inspiration, knowledge, and actionable takeaways. So fasten your seatbelts and join us as we delve deep into the fascinating world of learning-driven organisations with the incredible Dr. Alaa Garad. You won't want to miss a single second of this thought provoking conversation!

Key Takeaways:

1. Passion drives success.
2. It’s never too late to learn. Whether you are a child, a young adult, middle-aged or an OAP, it doesn’t matter there’s always opportunities to learn.
3. Think about different learning types. If you’re creating learning for people, think about how you’re creating that learning and how do you expect people to connect with it. How are they going to retain that knowledge?
4. Be humble enough to learn from mistakes, if you and an organisation make a mistake, just be humble just say look I made a mistake that didn’t work out. Think two-way doors, most things can be undone.
5. Make learning fun, it aids knowledge retention.
6. Learning doesn’t need to have high costs. Installing mechanisms like an After-Action Review is useful. Just Google, there’s lot of free resources and templates freely available. It doesn’t have to cost money to be able to learn, you can benchmark from other people, other organisations and look at published reports that are online. You can even build a strong network on platforms such as LinkedIn to share knowledge.
7. Take ownership of learning as individuals and organisations and learn how to learn.

Find out more about Dr Garad's LDO model at www.ldomodel.org

To find out more about the BQF Certified, Lean Six Sigma Business Blackbelt, and other certifications available with Catalyst Consulting Ltd, visit www.catalystconsulting.co.uk

To learn more about the British Quality Foundation (BQF) visit www.bqf.org.uk

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