http://www.engage-global.org http://www.engage-global.org/building-global-learning-and-development-capacity <h3> Launching Digital Learning Across Network </h3> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/115b7c5f/dms3rep/multi/IMG_3968.JPG"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Background:  </b> <div> FINCA Impact Finance is a microfinance organization operating in twenty-one countries within four regions: Africa, Eurasia, LAC and MESA.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Project Background:  </b> </div> <div> Matthew was contracted to support the development of the ‘FINCA Development Academy’ with clear goals to establish and develop a network of ‘leaders of learning’ across the network that would drive training strategy.   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Engage’s Contribution:  </b> </div> <div> A review of the current resources and capacity highlighted the need to prioritize two key areas. 1) Leadership and Management development, and 2) the capacity of the learning and development teams to develop strategically focused training that had impact.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> A competency matrix for the learning and development team with training interventions designed around the key focus areas, including:  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> • Instructional Design and Facilitation Skills  </div> <div> • Coaching and development  </div> <div> • Digital learning – ecourse and virtual production skills.  </div> <div> These were delivered at annual head of training meetings (classroom) and digitally using virtual and ecourses.  </div> <div> A full fleet of middle management learning journeys were developed that focused on leadership skills, business performance, and customer experience. These were blended approaches allowing subsidiaries to deliver in formats that met their business need.    </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Outcomes: </b> </div> <div> During the period of the contract Matthew engaged and inspired the training function, developing a global network building capacity in instructional design, facilitation and digital elearning. Launching a new LMS platform across the network and driving digital learning hours form 2% to over 36% within two years. Allowing subsidiaries to increase training hours per employee without increasing budget.    </div> <div> Management pipeline improved across the network with increased results in internal climate survey.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Franca Rofe </b> </div> <div> <b> VP HR – FINCA Impact Finance </b>   </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:42:27 GMT PH228372 http://www.engage-global.org/building-global-learning-and-development-capacity thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/developing-high-potential-leadership-the-big-push <h3> Developing a Structured Leadership Pipeline for Petrobras Africa </h3> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/115b7c5f/dms3rep/multi/coaching_convo_01.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Background:  </b> <div> Engage was hired by Petrobras Africa to implement a program to develop the high potential junior, middle and senior managers, which was called “The Big Push”.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Project Overview: </b> </div> <div> 'The Big Push' was a one-year program designed by Engage to develop a strategic plan, train in the most updated managerial and leadership skills and techniques with the final goal to improve alignment of all employees’ values and behaviors, leading to a sustainable business outstanding performance. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Engages’ Contribution </b> </div> <div> During the program the Engage team exhibited skills and knowledge characteristic of a professionals with a vast professional and educational background, combining strategic business and professional knowledge and experience. Drawing business insights from understanding functional and business realities and stakeholder needs. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Engage completely understood our needs and worked with us to identify and successfully overcome the obstacles to the of this strategic HR initiative. Through a variety of change interventions facilitated by Matthew and his Engage team we developed a strategic plan with key objectives that each senior lead worked collaboratively with their teams, middle/junior management skills workshops, and executive management coaching.   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Outcomes </b> </div> <div> During this year, the knowledge and professionalism gained by the team influenced the way the senior managers, including the Managing Director, managed the Company, resulting in a more focus and efficient organization.    </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Due to the success of the initiative Petrobras Africa is working with Matthew and Engage to roll out similar initiatives in each of its African Entities across the continent. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> MARCIO SAMPAIO ANDRADE SILVA </b> </div> <div> <b> PETROBRAS NIGERIA LTD. </b> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:35:28 GMT PH228372 http://www.engage-global.org/developing-high-potential-leadership-the-big-push thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/enhancing-team-performance-program-impact <h3> Supporting 'Tuboresh Chakula' Project Team, Tanzania </h3> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/115b7c5f/dms3rep/multi/Team+building.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Background:  </b> <div> Engage was hired by TechnoServe to support a high-profile program in Tanzania. With key focus on building collaboration between implementation partner teams.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Project Background:  </b> </div> <div> TechnoServe as part of a joint partnership to manage and deliver the ‘Tuboresh Chakula’ US Aid project within Tanzania, identified the need to enhance team collaboration and communication between the different components of the project.   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Engage’s Contribution:  </b> </div> <div> Engage solutions were comprehensive based on the consultants’ experience, training, and insights about organizations and team performance . Engage carried out an intensive diagnostic to identify some key barriers and aligned closely with the team to build rapport and trust. Based on these findings both individual and team interventions were provided that included leadership training, team workshop that included psychometrics and individual leadership psychometrics and coaching. Delivered over a period of time in a blended and coordinated way that each element built and supported the previous.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Outcomes: </b> </div> <div> As a result of Engage’s work, the entire project team has clarity around mission, vision, values as well as personal action plans for the leadership team. It is now much easier to manage the team given there is a common understanding of internal communication.    </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Engage's work was of such high quality that we decided to put them on a retainer for the organization for the coming year to work with our program managers as an opportunity for their professional development.   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Engage is a tremendous resource and pioneering service provision of much needed management, HR, leadership development training/development for those operating in challenging environments.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Rebecca Savoie </b> </div> <div> <b> TechnoServe/ Tuboresh Chakula, Tanzania </b> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:19:52 GMT PH228372 http://www.engage-global.org/enhancing-team-performance-program-impact thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/brenda-owden <h2> Brenda Owden </h2> <h3> <span> Administration Manager </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Brenda Owden first supported Engage at our East Africa office, Tanzania over 8 years ago. Brenda brings her calm and organised approach in managing administration and logistics for our global team and attention to detail when responding to client requests.  <div> <br/> </div> <div> Developing her ability to build rapport across cultures, Brenda has worked with a various international organizations including The British Business Group Tanzania, Entrepreneurs’ Organization and East African Commercial Consulting.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> After completing her bachelors in international relations from the University of Dodoma, Brenda has taken a number of professional development courses as part of her CPD. Brenda lives in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. <div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:35:53 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/brenda-owden team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/joseph-nyangu <h2> Joseph Nyangu <br/> </h2> <h3> <span> Consultant: E-learning and Video Production </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Joseph Nyangu is our elearning developer and video production specialist, using articulate authoring tools and adobe editing software’s to create engaging digital content. Joseph has developed content for global clients working with subject matter experts to craft ecourses and micro-learning using articulate storyline, rise, and video production software. He supports learning teams to transition from face-to-face facilitation to blended learning production skills. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> Joseph understands the challenges working with digital learning in emerging countries with connectivity, end-user digital skills and hardware limitations ensuring content is adapted for maximum reach. Joseph graduated in communications and obtained his advanced certificate in video production from Zambia Institute of Mass Communication and is currently studying for a post-graduate diploma in human resource management at University of Zambia. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Joseph is based out of Lusaka, Zambia where he is the CEO of Immaculate Media.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:33:23 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/joseph-nyangu team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/francisco-gutierrez-torres <h2> Francisco Gutierrez Torres </h2> <h3> <span> Consultant: Digital Learning Technology  </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Francisco Gutierrez Torres is Engage’s digital guru, with over ten years of digital learning experience focusing on LMS/platforms and digital learning authoring tools. Francisco philosophy is to ensure that any new technology is owned and maintained by the teams he works with. Involving hands on training and distance coaching. In addition to platforms, Francisco trains digital instructional designers on different authoring tools to develop e-learning material. Francisco can delivery training in English and Spanish. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> Francisco has a bachelor’s degree in information technology and obtained his masters in education technologies from Spain. He has completed a variety of certifications covering learning infrastructure and digital authoring tools. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Francisco lives in Paraguay with his family and leads on our learning technology projects.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:31:23 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/francisco-gutierrez-torres team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/fathiya-khatib <h2> Fathiya Khatib </h2> <h3> <span> Consultant: Customer Experience, Soft Skills &amp; Coaching, &amp;  </span> <span> Country Representative: Tanzania, and East Africa </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Fathiya (Tia) Khatib is our highly motivated and driven Training Consultant specializing in training interventions that motivate, develop and engages participants. Her understanding and appreciation of her home country, Tanzania and East Africa, coupled with her extensive international experience enables her to build trust and rapport with her learners, pacing and leading them to greater performance. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> She brings her engaging style and wealth of hospitality experience to the training room – inspiring and motivating learners. After graduating in Business Studies Tia continued her studies completing: an Advance Diploma in Travel &amp; Tourism Management from the International Air Transport Association and professional certifications in Human Relations, Service Management and Leadership.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> She has attended a number of ‘train the trainer’ and coaching skills development workshops. deliver programs in Kiswahili, English and Arabic – and a combination of all three! Tia lives in Tanzania and works across the Middle East and Africa.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:28:50 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/fathiya-khatib team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/chilufya-mutale <h2> Chilufya Mutale </h2> <h3> <span> Consultant: Digital Financial Services and Coaching, &amp; </span> <div> <span> Country Representative: Zambia, and Southern Africa  </span> </div> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Chilufya Mutale has over 10 years in the financial services sector consulting fintech start-ups to success and as inhouse CxO. Specialising in human centred product development, risk based pricing model designs and implementing programs supporting customer financial literacy. She helps clients to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and help transform their businesses. Offering mentorship and coaching to entrepreneurs and start-up teams make her a great asset. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> Chilufya graduated from the University of Zambia in natural resource management, and combines her extensive experience with certifications in SME finance, risk management and digital finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance Management, Germany.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Based in Lusaka, Zambia Chilufya works extensively in southern Africa </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:26:58 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/chilufya-mutale team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/mirza-ali-wasiq <h2> Mirza Ali Wasiq </h2> <h3> <span> Consultant: HR, Capacity and Training &amp; Country Representative: Afghanistan </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Mirza Ali Wasiq is a seasoned HRD and capacity building professional with a track record in delivering results in complex environments. Is Engage's Country Representative in Afghanistan, and supports on projects with HR, organizational capacity building and training delivery. <div> <br/> </div> <div> Working a wide range of national and international organizations as internal lead and external consultant being the CEO/Founder of VEER Consultancy, Afghanistan. Mirza is a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a participatory approach to delivering results. He is adaptable to change, providing innovative, practical, and pragmatic solutions to challenges.  <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Mirza Ali Wasiq hold a BA in Business Administration and a Diploma in Business Administration, specialized in management. He is a certified trainer through the IFC/World Bank. Mirza resides in Kabul, Afghanistan and travels extensively within the region.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:24:45 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/mirza-ali-wasiq team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/olivia-fenton <h2> Olivia Fenton </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: Organizational Wellness and Counselling </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Olivia Fenton has over 15+ years’ experience as a private and corporate counselor, hypnotherapist, wellbeing coach and cognitive behavior therapist. Olivia is founder and Director of UK Mind Matters where she has worked with many international clients in Tanzania, Canada, Singapore, Kenya, America, South Africa and the UK.  <div> <br/> </div> <div> With a vast experience in cross-cultural settings Olivia has helped thousands of people over the years transform towards happier, more fulfilled and productive lives. She drives and enhances corporate productivity and employee satisfaction from the vast tools and guidance she offers. Olivia holds a Master’s degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies and graduated with honours in Sociology and Psychology from Loughborough University, UK. She is a certified Hypnotherapist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.  <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> She lived in Tanzania for 8 years and now lives in London with her happy little Jack Russel. </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:22:48 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/olivia-fenton team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/sally-yacoub <h2> Sally Yacoub </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: Gender Equality and Financial Inclusion </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Sally Yacoub is a multi-cultural development professional with over seventeen years of experience as a seasoned and passionate gender equality advisor. She has extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing projects in areas such as financial inclusion, support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women’s economic empowerment, and youth employment. Supporting Engages’ gender and social inclusion initiatives. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> A holder of a master’s degree from Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany whereby her thesis aimed to analyze gender mainstreaming in the United Nations.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Sally lives in Quebec, Canada. </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:19:46 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/sally-yacoub team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/joanna-martin <h2> Joanna Martin <br/> </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: Communications, Media and Engagement </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Joanna Martin is the Managing Director of Indigo MTPC and works with Engage leading media, communications, language coaching and training, and management skills. With over 10 years of experience in all aspects of marketing and media, Joanna has worked for multinational news corporations including the Press Association, ITV news and the BBC based in the UK. Joanna has worked with the UN, NGOs and the private sector creating broadcast and text content. More recently Joanna has been leading media skills to the private sector in East Africa and leading learning interventions developing management and soft skills. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> She completed her bachelors in Theatre Arts and English, and her masters degree in broadcast journalism at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Joanna lives in Nairobi, Kenya and travels extensively across Africa.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:17:53 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/joanna-martin team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/vasmijahan-hasanova <h2> Vasmijahan Hasanova </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: HR, Organizational Development &amp; Coaching </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Vasmijahan Hasanova has over 15+ years of extensive experience in global HR and organizational development within financial and consultancy service sectors. Vasmijahan is the Managing Partner of The MAS Group, supporting Engage in HR Strategy, diversity and inclusion, performance Management, workforce planning and structure, talent recruitment and retention, HR analytics and policy and procedure development.  <div> <br/> </div> <div> Vasmijahan completed her MBA specialising in strategic HR management from South Korea, and her Bachelors in English from Azerbaijan. Investing in professional development with certifications in inclusive leadership, coaching, HR data analyst and innovative HR practices.  <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Vasmijahan speaks Azeri, English and Turkish. She currently lives in Baku, Azerbaijan and works across Central-Asia.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:15:46 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/vasmijahan-hasanova team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/mahmood-shamsher-ali <h2> Mahmood Shamsher Ali </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: Strategy, Leadership and Finance </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Mahmood Shamsher Ali is an experienced coach, trainer and leadership consultant who works with executive teams and individuals across different sectors. His participant centered facilitation style enables him, to bring to the surface their true potential whether individually or in a team, building lasting impact to their organizations.  <div> <br/> </div> <div> Mahmood completed his executive MBA from LUMS Pakistan, and his Bachelors from Australia. He has actively participates in a variety of professional development programmes including ‘Advanced Leadership’ at Wharton, FranklinCovey trainer, etc. Mahmood is based in Lahore, Pakistan and travels extensively across Asia.  <div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:02:20 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/mahmood-shamsher-ali team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/matthew-morgan-jones <h2> Matthew Morgan-Jones </h2> <h3> <span> Managing Director/Senior Consultant </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Matthew is an outcomes-focused Human Resources professional with 20+years’ experience in strategic HR and organizational development within the FMCGs, international development and finance sectors, spanning the globe. Proven track record in motivate employees to increase productivity with exceptional communication and organizational skills whilst delivering best-practice solutions in talent, culture, leadership, training, development, coaching, engagement, employee relations, and change management. <div> <br/> <div> Matthew gained his Masters in Human Resource Development from the UK, is an accredited psychometrist and executive coach. After spending 18 years working in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa, Matthew now resides with his family in East Sussex, UK.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:58:52 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/matthew-morgan-jones team thumbnail main image http://www.engage-global.org/christine-kahane <h2> Christine Kahane </h2> <h3> <span> Senior Consultant: Strategy, Culture and Leadership </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Christine builds on 25 years of experience working with organizations wanting to effect quantum growth through building teams rooted in their core values. <div> <br/> <div> </div> <div> Christine leads Engage’s organisational values work and supports with strategy and leadership development/coaching. Her work in Africa has given her extensive experience in co-creating what companies need in order to thrive; uncovering the unique qualities that bring lasting relevance to strategic approaches, and innovation.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Christine earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. Holds post-graduate certifications in Coaching and leadership. Lives in the USA, and works internationally.  </div> </div> </div> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:58:43 GMT http://www.engage-global.org/christine-kahane team thumbnail main image