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Hi, I'm Mariola Diawara
Workplace Learning Strategist
Since 2008, I have dedicated my career to Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning. I collaborate with my staff and clients to build and deploy a Learning and Development Strategy and/or Learning Interventions that makes learning personal, relevant, enjoyable, and which has a direct impact to the bottom line and individual success.
To achieve that, I embrace four key principles when working with organizations. Check them out here.
I develop effective and fun learning strategies.
And that is not all!
I love what I do for a living. Learning and Development really is a lifestyle for me. With new innovations and tools entering the industry continuously, I love exploring how these can enrich my professional practice.
My office is based in Amersfoort, and yet the vast majority of my team, clients, and stakeholders are globally dispersed. This means that most of my meetings are virtual, much to the delight of our Labrador Retriever who snuggles at my feet at every opportunity.
This Spring, I concluded my MS in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning at Boise State University in Idaho.
Testimonials
Work experience
June 2024 - now
Learning Specialist, Aegon / Transamerica
Supporting the AEGON group in finetuning and deploying the Information Security Training and Awareness Strategy and assist to develop/source and launch these initiatives.
October 2023 - May 2024
HR L&D Manager, Nobian
Development of the HR Learning & Development Vision for Learning.
October 2023 - January 2024
L&D Consultant, ING
Learning Needs Analysis for a new Learning and Development / Marketing Initiative for the Private Banking division.
March 2023 - October 2023
Learning Specialist, Aegon / Transamerica
Supporting the AEGON group in setting up a global Data Privacy and Information Security Training and Awareness Strategy and assisted to develop/source and deploy these initiatives.
January 2022 - June 2023
Project Manager L&D, CBR
Redesign of the training curriculum for onboarding of examiners.
March 2021 - December 2021
Manager Vocational Training, CBR
Line Manager of core team of trainers and coaches of the CBR organization
March 2021 - December 2021
Change Manager and Learning Specialist, Aegon / Transamerica
Supporting the AEGON group in setting up a global Data Privacy and Information Security Training and Awareness Strategy and assisted to develop or source and deploy these initiatives.
December 2016 - April 2019
Global Learning & Development Manager RD&I, AkzoNobel/Nouryon
Responsible for establishing the strategic L&D program in line with the Business, HR strategy and Supply, Research & Development objectives
February 2012 - September 2016
Senior Learning Account Manager, Shell
Learning Design & Development project lead for the portfolios: Wells Engineering, SubSurface, Project Academy, Upstream International, Contracting & Procurement and the broader "Learning in Shell" community.
April 2008 - February 2012
Training Manager Benelux & France, Shell
Responsible for providing blended training solutions for both Retail staff and retailers/dealers/site staff, based on competence gaps, ensuring classroom training is not perceived as the only solution to bridge the specified gaps.
Education
2022 - 2024
Boise State University
Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
- Certificate Workplace Performance Improvement
- Certificate Workplace Instructional Design
1998 - 2000
Professional skills
Strategic and Operational focus
Contribution to Positive Learning & Work Climate
Systematic and Systemic approach
Articulate 360 Rise and Storyline wizard
Cross Functional connector
Entrepreneurial & Innovative
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