On Wednesday, 24th April 2024, the African Management Institute (AMI) convened a gathering of talent leaders comprising Human Resource Managers and Learning & Development Managers from various companies and organizations across Uganda at the Golden Tulip Hotel.
The purpose of this engagement was to explore strategies aimed at elevating employee performance and consequently enhancing organizational effectiveness through modern learning and development, with a particular focus on the nurturing the “Winning Behaviours” that underpin growth.
The event featured a robust discussion among esteemed talent leaders in Uganda including Abdul Makubuya, Organizational Development Manager at NSSF Uganda; Grace Muwanguzi, Head of Learning and Development at Stanbic Bank Uganda; Trevor Chai, Talent Development Manager at Post Bank Uganda Ltd; and Hellen Banura, Regional HR Business Partner at Raxio Data Centre.
Grace Muwanguzi shared insights on how utilizing technology-based systems is crucial for driving learning development at scale.
Abdul Makubuya spoke about the important decision organizations need to make of being learning driven and touched on how AI-driven micro learning could be the future of learning for employees to drive quick results.
Trevor Chai emphasized Post Bank’s commitment to investing in the development of early stage employees through their graduate training programmes that opens up more opportunities for internal growth at the bank.
Hellen Banura explained how employee learning objectives and company growth objectives are not mutually exclusive, and through continuous and open feedback and engagement, companies are able to strike a balance between the two to serve both parties for growth.
Additionally, Milton Owor, Chief People and Cultural Officer at NSSF, led a “Fire Side Chat” delving into the intrinsic motivations for learning and development. “People are reluctant to train because they fail to see the big picture of what they will achieve”, explained Mr. Owor.
He emphasized the importance of understanding individual drivers and fostering a culture of self-driven growth within organizations. He further added that genuine growth stems from individual initiative rather than external pressure, highlighting the significance of cultural development and employee experience in bolstering organizational performance.
“Successful companies understand the significance of setting strategic goals and investing in their teams to achieve them. Developing high-performing teams involves nurturing effective leadership and ensuring employees demonstrate exceptional self-management and interpersonal skills. With learning needs and methods changing rapidly, our message today was clear: HR and Talent Leaders need to select the right learning and development approaches that yield optimal business results”, said Alvin Katto, AMI Country Manager for Uganda.
The event today provided an excellent platform for HR and Talent Leaders to engage in insightful conversations, explore innovative solutions, and share their experiences regarding talent management. AMI also introduced a transformative approach called “Winning Behaviours” which aligns talent initiatives with behaviours that have been proven to drive success, helping companies achieve their strategic goals and maximize performance.
“With “Winning Behaviours”, HR and Talent Leaders can identify the most effective behaviours and skills required for their organisation’s success and focus on developing them in their employees”, added Alvin Katto, AMI Country Manager for Uganda.