In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with John Hinchliffe of Emirates NBD.

John is a digital learning expert recognised as a Top 30 thought leader in the eLearning Industry in 2022 and 2023 and was the youngest recipient of the LPI Colin Corder award for outstanding contribution to learning. John is the Digital Learning Experience Manager at the banking group Emirates NBD. 

John founded the Global Learning and Development Community, which now boasts over 2,000 members and has recently launched LD MENA, an L&D focused network supporting the MENA region.

In this episode, John talks Adam through how to grow and manage an L&D Community. John covers the highs and lows of organisation a community of likeminded individuals, including:

1. Practical tips to grow your own community
2. How to lead with enthusiasm 
3. Finding your structure to facilitate real connections
4. Trusting the process when growing a network from scratch

John gives practical advice on how to build and manage learning communities and highlights the common challenges of growing and maintaining these networks. If you are looking to build your own network, this is a must-listen-to episode. 

Connect with John on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/ 

And check out LD MENA: ldmena.com. 

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