👏 A special thank you also goes to Alan Richmond, Service Delivery Manager, for his support in chairing the meetings - and for supplying the biscuits! 🍪 #ColleagueAppreciation #TeamWork #LearningOrganisation #Collaboration

By Frieda Nangolo Nowadays, learning is treated as an occurrence in most workplaces. It often takes the form of a workshop, a training session, or a one-off capacity-building event. Employees are sent to attend, they take notes, receive certificates, and return to their everyday work. Yet, despite these efforts, very little has changed in how work is done or experienced. But what if learning was not something we occasionally do, but something we live? Namibia’s long-term development goals are centred on sustainability, innovation, and economic growth. Achieving these ambitions requires a shift in how organisations approach learning. It is not organisations that simply train their employees that will shape the future, but those that intentionally transform themselves into learning organisations. thebrief.com.na/2026/04/beyo… #namibia #learningculture #learningorganisation #workplacedevelopment #capacitybuilding #skillsdevelopment #innovation

Last week, we celebrated not just a graduation but a milestone in learning, growth, and purpose. 198 incredible graduates walked the stage, each one representing perseverance, development, and dedication to retail excellence. Every programme was a story of transformation, powered by mentors, trainers, and countless supporters who made this journey possible. This celebration also marks a proud milestone for all of us at Chalhoub Group, the 5th anniversary of Chalhoub University. What began as a vision to empower and elevate our people has become a transformative force across the Group and the region. Over the last five years, we have democratised learning, built 5 dynamic academies, earned international and local accreditations, achieved remarkable NPS scores, delivered over 600,000 hours of learning, and, most importantly, transformed careers and unlocked potential. Together, we are not just achieving milestones; we are building a movement. To our graduates: This is only the beginning. Stay bold, stay curious, and keep building the future. #WeAreChalhoub #ChalhoubUniversity #LearningOrganisation #RetailAcademy #peopleatheart في الأسبوع الماضي، لم نحتفل بتخرج فحسب، بل بإنجاز في مسيرة التعلم والنمو والطموح. صعد على خشبة المسرح 198 خريجًا متميزًا، مثّل كل منهم المثابرة والتطوير والتفاني في سبيل التميز في قطاع التجزئة. كان كل برنامج قصة تحول، مدعومًا بمرشدين ومدربين وداعمين كثيرين ساهموا في تحقيق هذه الرحلة. يمثّل هذا الاحتفال أيضًا إنجازًا كبيراً نفخر به جميعًا في مجموعة شلهوب، ألا وهو الذكرى السنوية الخامسة لتأسيس جامعة شلهوب. ما بدأ كرؤية لتمكين أفرادنا والارتقاء بهم، أصبح قوة تحويلية في جميع أنحاء المجموعة والمنطقة. على مدار السنوات الخمس الماضية، ساهمنا في إضفاء الطابع الديمقراطي على التعليم، وبناء خمس أكاديميات ديناميكية، والحصول على اعتمادات دولية ومحلية، وتحقيق نتائج مميزة في مؤشر صافي نقاط البيع (NPS)، وتقديم أكثر من 600,000 ساعة تعلّم، والأهم من ذلك، إحداث نقلة نوعية في المسارات المهنية وإطلاق العنان للإمكانات. معًا، لا نحقق إنجازات بارزة فحسب؛ بل نبني حركة شاملة. إلى خريجينا: هذه ليست سوى البداية. كونوا جريئين، وتحلّوا بالفضول، واستمروا في بناء المستقبل. #نحن_شلهوب #جامعة_شلهوب #مؤسسة_تعليمية #أكاديمية_التجزئة #الأفراد_أولاً

Think First, Move Fast - The Art of Strategy in Motion Marketing is full of contradictions. Move too fast, and you risk what the late, great Brian Searle-Tripp called “brilliant irrelevance” - work that looks great but doesn’t solve the real problem. Move too slow, and by the time you launch, the market has already moved on. So which is it? The truth is, both thinking and speed matter - but perfection is a trap. “A good plan today is often better than a great plan tomorrow”. Start with the Right Problem One of the biggest mistakes in marketing and branding? Solving the wrong problem brilliantly. Before we act, we must verify the problem we’re actually solving. Too often, businesses diagnose symptoms rather than root causes: •Sales are down - but why? Price? Distribution? Relevance? Or has a competitor just leapfrogged us? •Brand sentiment is weak - but why? Poor positioning? A cultural shift? Or is a challenger brand stealing our share of voice? •Customer engagement is low - but why? Media placement? Content? Or are we simply being outperformed? If we don’t rigorously interrogate The Why, everything that follows - The What and The How - is misdirected. Action Creates Clarity We don’t learn by sitting in a boardroom debating theories. We learn by doing. A business that isn’t evolving is stagnating. The best brands don’t wait until they have all the answers - they move forward with confidence, test, measure, tweak, and adjust in real time. •Amazon didn’t perfect e-commerce before launching, they started small and scaled. •Tesla didn’t wait for mass EV adoption, they introduced a luxury roadster, then pivoted to more mainstream formats (sedans) and greater “affordability”. •Nike doesn’t wait for the “perfect” campaign, they lead the conversation, learning as they go. The key is momentum. Not reckless speed. Not blind action. But strategic movement - rooted in problem verification, real-world learning, and agility. Be a Learning Organisation The brands that win aren’t just great planners - they’re learning organisations. They understand that without action, it’s just theory. They challenge, but also listen and measure. They design for real-time feedback, testing and adjusting in motion, rather than waiting for a mythical state of perfection. Because if we wait for everything to be just right, someone else will beat us to it. So… are you moving forward? Before your next big marketing move, ask yourself: •Have we rigorously verified the problem before jumping to solutions? •Are we clear on The Why and The What - but still moving forward with pace? •Are we designing agility into our strategy so we can evolve in real time? •Are we avoiding both “brilliant irrelevance” and “paralysis by perfection”? Because the brands that win, don’t just think well. They DO. They think fast, act smart, and evolve boldly. #Marketing #Branding #Strategy #Agility #FailForward #CreativeEffectiveness #LearningOrganisation

Irrlichternde Milliardäre und rosa Brillen der Gutmenschen. That's why ... ⬇️ #abuse #grooming #cps #childprotectingservice #pakistanygroominggangs #rape #whiteworkingclassgirls #supremacy #corruption #coward #politicalcorrectness #wokeism 🟪 Tribe und Family, Zugehörigkeit (Clan, Mafia): spiraldynamics-integral.de 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 🟫🟪🟥🟦🟧🟩🟨 Your team? #spiraldynamics #change #leadership #mapof21century #SDG16 #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #KVP #standards #organisationalesLernen #organisationalLearning #lernendeOrganisation #learningOrganisation .

Recently, a member of the Lagos State Fire Service visited us to train on handling different types of fires. The session emphasised the importance of fire safety for everyone. Do you have the contact information of the nearest fire station to you? #learningorganisation

A four-day capacity building training was organised in the month of May for our Girls’ Education Program team members from all our seven intervention states. The core principles of the training were creating a safe space for self-expression, experiential learning, and embracing continuous learning and development. We reflected on #socialinclusion in our personal and professional lives, emphasized on the concepts of psychosocial #well-being and #selfcare, and refreshed our Life Skills curriculum with a gender-transformative lens. Thriving on principles of two-ways learning, the osmosis and reverse osmosis of learning continued. #girlseducationprogram #roomtoreadindia #capasitybuilding #learningorganisation

Well done eillidh fantastic initiative can’t wait to feed learning back into our organisation #learningorganisation

Thanks for sharing Karen just witnesses all of these qualities demonstrated as part of our walk in my shoes work at callander medical practice #learningorganisation @NHSForthValley @Dodd68Fra

Was tun wir, dass das ⬇️ "bei uns" NICHT passieren kann? 🇮🇹🧸⚖️ Sozialdienste, Psychologen, Kinderschutz steckten unter einer Decke: Kinderhandel-Ring schockt Italien. (25.07.2019, BLICK) Die Stastsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen 29 Personen. Sie sollen Eltern Kinder weggenommen haben, um sie befreundeten Paaren zuzustecken und dabei abzukassieren. blick.ch/ausland/sozialdiens… #KESB #justiz #jugendamt #deepstate #Verwaltungsapparat #Verwaltung #Apparat #Organisation #elite #mausfeld #agileverwaltung #standards #transparenz #SDG16 #Staatsversagen #Korruption #lnkompetenz #Unfähigkeit 🤦‍♂️ #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #kvp #organisationalesLernen #lernendeOrganisation #learningorganisation .

Congratulations #Agniveers for downstream training @IN_Venduruthy ! Professional Training will shape you for greater responsibilities ahead. Yoga session conducted with youth profiles at #IN_HQSNC. Keep shining bright towards building @Indiannavy a #LearningOrganisation.

Was tun wir, dass das ⬇️ "bei uns" NICHT passieren kann? 🇮🇹🧸⚖️ Sozialdienste, Psychologen, Kinderschutz steckten unter einer Decke: Kinderhandel-Ring schockt Italien. (25.07.2019, BLICK) Die Stastsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen 29 Personen. Sie sollen Eltern Kinder weggenommen haben, um sie befreundeten Paaren zuzustecken und dabei abzukassieren. blick.ch/ausland/sozialdiens… #KESB #justiz #jugendamt #deepstate #Verwaltungsapparat #Verwaltung #Apparat #Organisation #elite #mausfeld #agileverwaltung #standards #transparenz #SDG16 #Staatsversagen #Korruption #lnkompetenz #Unfähigkeit 🤦‍♂️ #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #kvp #organisationalesLernen #lernendeOrganisation #learningorganisation .

Du bist Royalistin. Nicht alle wollen Royalisten sein. Das ist soweit okay, findest Du nicht ...? Alle leisten unfassbar grosse Aufklärungsarbeit für #justice. #diaspora #iran #primusinterpares @GolinehAtai @daniela_sepehri @GildaSahebi @NatalieAmiri @ilkhanipour @DuezenTekkal @HawarHelp @HawarPaten @Weltspiegel_ARD @ParlCH @OeParl @Bundestag I have a dream. #ihaveadream We have a drean. #wehaveadream 🟪 Tribe und Family, Zugehörigkeit (Clan, Mafia): spiraldynamics-integral.de 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 🟫🟪🟥🟦🟧🟩🟨 Your team? #spiraldynamics #change #leadership #mapof21century #SDG16 #standards #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #KVP #organisationaleslernen #lernendeorganisation #learningorganisation .

Was tun wir, dass das ⬇️ "bei uns" NICHT passieren kann? 🇮🇹🧸⚖️ Sozialdienste, Psychologen, Kinderschutz steckten unter einer Decke: Kinderhandel-Ring schockt Italien. (25.07.2019, BLICK) Die Stastsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen 29 Personen. Sie sollen Eltern Kinder weggenommen haben, um sie befreundeten Paaren zuzustecken und dabei abzukassieren. blick.ch/ausland/sozialdiens… #KESB #justiz #jugendamt #deepstate #Verwaltungsapparat #Verwaltung #Apparat #Organisation #elite #mausfeld #agileverwaltung #standards #transparenz #SDG16 #Staatsversagen #Korruption #lnkompetenz #Unfähigkeit 🤦‍♂️ #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #kvp #organisationalesLernen #lernendeOrganisation #learningorganisation .

Joining todays “Corporate Induction” with new colleagues joining @P_H_S_Official 🤩 Matthew Sime setting the scene on how great a place #PHS is to be part of (I am a little biased too 😍) #ValuesBased #LearningOrganisation #PublicHealth #WholeSystems

A great 2 days with @northyorksc leaders on "Becoming a Learning Organisation" training 🚀 Co-created a practice model for a thriving culture. The start of a transformative journey - we're committed to supporting 🙌 #LearningOrganisation #Culture #InclusionService #Leadership

@Nadeem_Moghal tells us that becoming a #learningorganisation is the most #costeffective thing we can do - improving performance, quality & meaning at work! #Movement4Improvement #M4I24

Was tun wir, dass das ⬇️ "bei uns" NICHT passieren kann? 🇮🇹🧸⚖️ Sozialdienste, Psychologen, Kinderschutz steckten unter einer Decke: Kinderhandel-Ring schockt Italien. (25.07.2019, BLICK) Die Stastsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen 29 Personen. Sie sollen Eltern Kinder weggenommen haben, um sie befreundeten Paaren zuzustecken und dabei abzukassieren. blick.ch/ausland/sozialdiens… #KESB #justiz #jugendamt #deepstate #Verwaltungsapparat #Verwaltung #Apparat #Organisation #elite #mausfeld #agileverwaltung #standards #transparenz #SDG16 #Staatsversagen #Korruption #lnkompetenz #Unfähigkeit 🤦‍♂️ #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #kvp #organisationalesLernen #lernendeOrganisation #learningorganisation .

Two weeks until our 'Movement 4 Improvement' Conference 2024 - sponsored by @theQCommunity & @HealthFdn 🤗🙌 We have some fabulous keynote speakers lined up for the day @DrAmarShah #QI @Nadeem_Moghal #learningorganisation @asmith6 #plotthedots @apksachar @rcpsych #equity

🇩🇪 Die Top Regierungs-#Elite weiss ganz genau, dass das bisherige #Staatsversagen sie wegspülen wird bei all den ungelösten Themen. Feudalherrschaftlicher Pfründen- und Machterhalt. Es geht NICHT um [Flüchtlinge]! Es geht nie um Inhalte. #polittheater #scheindebatten #SDG16 .Die 5 entscheidenden Management-Tasks. 🧐 1. Für Ziele sorgen 2. Organisieren 3. Entscheiden 4. Kontrollieren, messen, beurteilen 5. Menschen fördern und entwickeln trend.at/karriere/malik-mana… #kvp #elite 👔 #quality #monitoring | sqs.ch #organisationaleslernen #lernendeorganisation #learningorganisation .Tiefgreifende Reformen, auch in Sachen Führungskompetenz. @ParlCH @OeParl @Bundestag Von der Zukunft her führen. 📚 presencing.com #OttoScharmer #Scharmer #change #changemanagement #wandel #transition #SDG16 . 🟪 Tribe und Family, Zugehörigkeit (Clan, Mafia): spiraldynamics-integral.de 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 🟫🟪🟥🟦🟧🟩🟨 Your team? #spiraldynamics #change #leadership #mapof21century #SDG16 #standards #quality #monitoring 🧐 #excellence #mastery #KVP #organisationaleslernen #lernendeorganisation #learningorganisation .