Kevin Rutherford

Expert Trainer

Kevin Rutherford is the Head of HRD Practice at LEORON GROUP, an international human capital consulting, education, assessment, and research firm that helps companies produce superior business results through strategic talent man-agement. He also serves as the Chief Talent Strategist at Talent Management Academy, a strategic human resources education and knowledge exchange network dedicated to building HR professional’s strategic capabilities.

A successful entrepreneur, Kevin was an equity partner at Navicus, Inc, a leading employment screening and talent manage-ment software vendor. Serving in a variety of roles as CEO, EVP, and Chief Talent Advisor, Kevin helped grow the business rapidly receiving Inc. 5000’s fastest growing company’s distinction four years in a row. The company’s success resulted in an acquisition by Pinkerton, a division of Securitas in 2010. As of 2013, he joined the Board of directors at LEORON PDI and serves as a Head of Practice of HR, Management & Leadership portfolio.

Kevin brings more than 25 years of corporate human resources leadership in the retail, banking and grocery industries. He has had a number of unique challenges with high growth, international, turnaround, and start-up companies. Prior to his entrepre-neurial endeavors starting in 2004, Rutherford held the top HR position with Borders/Waldenbooks, Michaels Arts & Crafts, and Garden Ridge. Earlier, Kevin served in progressively responsible positions in recruiting, organizational development, labor relations, compensation, and benefits with Chemical Bank, The Limited Brands, HEB Grocery, and the US Air Force.

During his career, he developed numerous cutting-edge recruiting, compensation and people development systems that were profiled by Recruiting Strategist, HR.com, Human Capital Institute, National Association of Stock Planning Profes-sionals, and The Corporate Leadership Council. Leveraging his diverse background, Kevin is a strategic advisor to a wide range of organizations including emerging growth companies, global corporations, government and military agencies, and non-profit organizations. A sampling of consulting and education clients include Robert Half International, Oracle, Abbott Labs, Fifth Third Bank, TIAA-CREF, FedEx, Molex, Waste Management, Northwestel, TengizChevroil, Black Elk Energy, the City of Arlington, TX, the Central Intelligence Agency, the US Army, the US Air Force, and the American Red Cross.

He shares his passion and knowledge of the field as a frequent speaker at HR conferences, industry and private events. His engaging style and “how to”, content-rich presentations always rank him in the top 10% of speakers. Mr. Rutherford holds multiple national certifications in Human Resources, Compensation, Human Capital Strategy, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, and Coaching. He has completed the University of Michigan Senior Human Resources Executive Program, Cornell University’s International Human Resources curriculum and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Health Care Management from Park College. Rutherford also serves on several Advisory Boards for leading human capital and talent management firms.

Delivery Type Group Live

Pre-requisites None

Level Advanced Training

This Program is worth35 NASBA CPE credits and 32,5 HRCI Recert. credits

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in strategically leading and managing a Training, Learning, Development, and/or Performance function.

2Learn how to gain C-Suite and Managerial Support by Creating a Strategic Training Plan that is integrated with business strategy.

3Utilize a comprehensive Training Audit to identify critical operating strengths and op-portunities areas within the Training function.

4Examine practical methods, tested frame-works, sound techniques, and proven ideas to manage your organization’s training function and produce tangible, bottom-line results.

5Learn how to cost justify training initiatives and create a Training Scorecard that illus-trates the ROI of Training.

This intensive, hands-on program is ideal for training or business leaders seeking a methodology and strategic set of skills to create a High Performance Training organization. Heavy on in-class exercises, and practical tools, this course prepares you to lead a training function that delivers unmistakable business value, quarter after quarter, year after year.

The following roles will benefit from this course: Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Training Directors, VPs of Learning, Line Leaders with Training Responsibility.

WHO SHOULDATTEND?

PROGRAMTIMINGS

Registration will begin at 08.00 on Day One.

The program will commence at 08.30 each day and continue until 16.30.

There will be two refreshment breaks and lunch at appropriate intervals.

IN-HOUSE If interested to run this course in-house please contact Goran Gakidev at +971 4 447 5711 or e-mail: goran.gakidev@leoron.com

DISTANCE LEARNING PROG.If interested to run this course with our distance learning program please contact Agron Kurtishi at +971 4 447 5711 or e-mail: agron.kurtishi@leoron.com

LEORON Professional Development In-stitute is registered with the National As-sociation of State Boards of Accountan-cy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards

of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding regis-tered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org

LSBF EE offers a range of short programmes and postgraduate cer-tificate courses, tai-lored specifically to the

needs of working professionals who want to succeed in today’s globalised business climate.

The school was established in 2003 and has campus-es in the UK and Singapore; it is also partnered with the award-winning online platform InterActive, delivering education to students around the world who can’t attend classes on campus.

The LSBF experience is career-driven, tailored to each individual student, and led by expert tutors who are pas-sionate about their subject and about teaching.

April 08-12, 2018 | Riyadh, KSA

*The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

Managing a High Performance Training Organization » What’s in a Department Name? Is it Important? » The Evolving Nature of the Function » Challenges and Demands in Learning Today » Setting the Baseline: Conduct a Training Function Audit » Determining Business Drivers - Near and Long Term » Acting on Audit Results to Define Training’s Future Role

Developing an Integrated Strategy » Linking Learning to Business Strategy » Strategic Planning Model for Training » The Workplace Learning and Performance Value Chain » Five Global Best Practices for Function Vision » Creating A Vision and Mission for the Training Function » Identify Key Duties, Responsibilities and Roles of the

Training Function

Prioritizing and Setting Training Investment Levels » The High-Impact Training Model Framework » What is Talent? Talent Management Intitiatives » Using Segmentation to Determine Investment Payback » Segmenting Training by Org, Dept., and Individual Needs » Building Out Five Levels of Training Investment » Managing the Training Investment in Good/Bad Times

The Performance Consulting Approach to Managing Training » The Human Performance Improvement Process » What Makes a Performance Consulting Approach

so Powerful? » Benefits of a Performance Consulting Approach » Applying the Nine Step Performance

Consulting Process » Strategies for Implementing a Performance

Consulting Approach » Performance Consulting Pointers

Aligning the Learning Enterprise with Business Needs » Aligning Training with Organizational Goals Framework » Evaluating and Prioritizing Short- and Long-Term

Business Unit Needs » Conducting a Strategic Training Needs Assessment » Leveraging Workforce Planning Gap Analysis Data » Developing a Flexible, Three to Five Year Strategic

Training, Learning and Performance Plan » Creating an Annual Training, Learning and

Performance Plan

Managing Trainers, Course Developers and Staff » Building Out the Training Team to Match

Strategic Direction » Top Competencies for Chief Learning Officer or

Head of Training

Selecting External Partners and Training Programs » Understanding the Essential Elements of the

Buying Process » Deciding When to Build, Buy or Rent Training Programs » When to Use Custom, Co-Created and Off-the-

Shelf Training Programs

» Using a Competency Framework to Assess and Develop Training Staff

» Selecting the Right Blend of Training Delivery Options

» Balancing the Mix and Type of Internal and External Trainers

» Using Subject Matter Experts as Internal Trainers

COURSE OVERVIEWContinuous shifts in global market demand and opportunity, brought about by the speed and pace of new technologies, now demand that organizations be flexible and adaptable. Recent CEO surveys show Training and Development is fast becoming an essential organizational resource, rather than an optional extra. Executives recognize these shifts require better-educated, better-trained, and higher-performing individuals and teams to effectively execute an organization’s strategic objectives.

With increased investment and attention, comes an expectation that Training Managers possess the business skills to create and effectively lead a High Performance Training organization. CEO’s want Training Leaders who can strategically tackle one of the most critical issues facing businesses today - how to justify, in true business terms, the enormous investment needed to make the knowledge-based organization of the future a reality. This course teaches you how to make Training a powerful and productive force for organizational competitive advantage.

COURSE OUTLINE

April 08-12, 2018 | Riyadh, KSA

» Writing a Request for Proposal or Information (RFP) or (RFI)

» Establishing Criteria for Reviewing Training Program Proposals

» Making Decisions and Maintaining Vendor Relationships

Managing for Impact, Cost and Value » A Four Phase Approach to Maximizing Training Impact » Viewing T & D as an Enterprise, Not a Function » Organizing Work into Work Streams » Financial Management, Budgeting and Reporting » Monitoring and Controlling Internal/External Costs » Adopting a Continuous Improvement Mindset

Gaining Organizational Support for the Training Function » Gaining C-Suite Support of Training Function Strategic

Initiatives » Understanding the Benefits of Building Partnerships

Across the Organization » Gaining Managerial and Supervisory Support for

Training Initiatives » Tactics to Build Partnerships Before, During and After

Training Intervention

Demonstrating Value and ROI from Training » Measuring What Matters - Guidelines for Effective

Measurement » Methods to Track Organizational Impact of Training » Identifying Tangible and Intangible Value of Initiatives » Measuring the ROI of Training with the Modified

Four Levels Evaluation Model » Creating a Value-Added Balanced Scorecard

for Training » Sustaining Performance, Organizational, and

Business Results

Wrap Up and Review » Connecting the Dots: The Future Of Training, Learning

and Development » Developing an Organizational Communication Plan » Call to Action Plan

» Running Training Like a Business: Four Phases of Transforming Training

» Exploring the Profit Center Model Concept

April 08-12, 2018 | Riyadh, KSA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Payment Terms for LEORON Professional Development Institute (hereafter LEORON PDI)a. 100% payment of the amount in maximum 15 days upon the receipt of the invoice. b. The payment shall be conducted either in cash, credit/debit card, cheque or bank transfer. c. The stated amount is exclusive of Withholding Tax and other duties, taxes and transfer related charges which if

applicable are payable by the client in addition to the stated amount.2. Cancelation and Postponement Policy

a. All cancelations and postponements shall be done in written form.b. In case of client cancelation:

i. No cancelation fee if the cancelation takes place not less than 14 days prior to the beginning of the course,ii. 50% cancelation fee if the cancelation takes place between 7 days and 14 days prior to the beginning of the course,iii. 100% cancelation fee if the cancelation takes place less than 7 days prior to the beginning of the course,

c. In case of client postponement, i. LEORON PDI issues a credit note which states that the paid amount can be used for participation in any of the

company’s courses which are scheduled in a period of 12 months from the date of the credit note.ii. A 25% postponement fee if the postponement takes place less than 10 days prior to the beginning of the course

d. In case of LEORON PDI cancelation:i. A 100% refund shall be applicable if LEORON PDI decides to cancel the event - the client has an option to receive

a credit note which can be used for any course for a period of 12 months.ii. In case of LEORON PDI postponement - the client may choose to participate on the same course at the later date or

to be issued a credit note which states that the paid amount can be used for participation of any of the company’s courses which are scheduled in a period of 12 months from the date of the credit note.

3. Selection of Trainer and LocationSelection of the trainer and training location shall be at the discretion of LEORON PDI. Every effort shall be made to maintain continuity, but, if necessary, LEORON PDI can change the trainer and training location any time prior to commencement of the course.

4. Intellectual PropertyThe copyright, intellectual property and design rights of the learning materials are property of LEORON PDI and its expert trainers. It cannot be copied, shared or reproduced without prior written consent of LEORON PDI.

5. Health and SafetyThe clients must conform to and comply with the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures as laid down by LEORON PDI or its partner organizations when the course is delivered in leased premises. Breaches of these policies and procedures may result with the client being suspended or excluded from the course and premises.

6. Complaints and Refunds Procedurea. LEORON PDI shall deem relevant the following types of complaints:

i. If the contents of a course or the training materials are incorrect or inappropriate.ii. If the duration of the course is significantly different to that invoiced.iii. If the conduct or actions by the LEORON PDI trainer are inappropriate or offensive.iv. If the training delivery is not on a satisfactory level

b. Enquiries and complaints shall be made in written form and have to contain sufficient detail to allow LEORON PDI to compile an official written response.

c. All official enquiries and complaints shall be submitted electronically to Val Jusufi, Managing Director of LEORON PDI, at val@leoron.com

d. LEORON PDI shall officially respond to the complaint no later than 7 days from the date of its reception.7. Force Majeure

LEORON PDI shall not be liable to the clients or be deemed to be in breach of any agreement it has concluded with them for any delay in performing or failure to perform any of the LEORON PDI’s obligations in respect of the services if the delay or failure was due to any cause such as war, warlike activities, fire, storm, explosion, national emergency, labor dispute, strike, lock-out, civil disturbance, actual or threatened violence by any terrorist group, newly enacted law or regulation or any other cause not within the control of LEORON PDI.

8. Governing LawThis contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the Au-thority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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