This blog post will take you through Opn's recent Learning and Development (L&D) session, where we explored innovative ways to enhance employee skills, foster growth, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning within our company. Join us as we delve into the key highlights, insights, and outcomes of this transformative experience.

Learning and Development (L&D) is Crucial in Modern Business

At Opn, our Learning and Development (L&D) team is on a mission to "Empower People Growth and Opn Profitability." We focus on enhancing employee skills, fostering innovation, and aligning learning with our organizational goals. Our latest learning session, "The Art of Understanding: Personality Types and Effective Communication," is a testament to this commitment. As you read on, you'll discover how our unique experiences can provide valuable insights for our existing team members, potential candidates, and new hires.

Alignment with Company Goals and Employee Needs

To ensure our training addresses the root causes of performance issues, we start with a compulsory Learning Need Analysis (LNA) in collaboration with our hiring managers. We meticulously research and customize the course content, embedding it with Opn's core values: Simple, Real, and Beautiful. This onsite training workshop is not your average lecture; it's an immersive experience filled with activities and real-world case scenarios.

Facilitating Learning and Development Sessions Needs an Instructor

Our facilitators are in-house L&D professionals with a wealth of experience. Rudy, our lead facilitator, stands out with his background in education and social entrepreneurship. With nearly a decade in the regional startup arena, Rudy's accomplishments include winning Techstars Startup Weekend in 2015. He was also selected by the U.S. Department of State for a prestigious leadership fellowship and certified by Gallup in the Behavioral Economic Leadership Workshop. Rudy is instrumental in bridging the gap between learning theory and practical application with proven experiences in EdTech, e-commerce and fintech companies.

Interactive Activities to Engage the Participants

We have divided our content into four parts: Introduction to Personality Types, Understanding Different Personalities, How to Work with People with Different Personalities, and Working as a Team. It requires participants to actively interact with each other based on learning activities such as: What are your personality results? Understanding the Differences through the interview and case scenario, and lastly, case study investigation with the team members.

Here is what our participants said:

“The sessions are very well organized. There’s a good balance between listening to the facts and being interactive.” and “I understand more about my teammates and how to communicate with them.”

Learning & Development Key Takeaways

Through this learning session, participants gained a profound understanding of individual and team working styles, fostering enhanced collaboration and communication across diverse preferences and personalities. Professionalism starts with effective communication, which is the cornerstone of productivity, leading to more productive behaviors.

Opener L&D Feedback:

“ We've always been proud of our diverse team. But like any group of diverse minds and personalities, we sometimes face challenges in understanding and collaborating seamlessly with each other. This learning session on understanding different personality types was transformative. It was interesting to see how our colleagues perceived the world, made decisions, and interacted with others. By recognizing these differences, we began to foster deeper connections and a stronger bond among our team members. Even more significantly, this insight into personality types made us more empathetic and effective in our dealings with external stakeholders. We found ourselves better equipped to anticipate and address the needs and concerns of our partners, clients, and vendors.”

Opn’s Commitment to a Learning Culture

At Opn, we believe in nurturing a culture of learning. We're dedicated to providing learning and development opportunities for our employees to accelerate their potential and support our company's success. We employ the 70:20:10 learning model, which includes joining special projects, Learning Tables where employees mentor and coach from high-calibre leaders, and personalized department-level training sessions tailored to their roles.

Staying Ahead of Industry Trends

As we move forward, L&D becomes a strategic business partner at Opn. We collaborate closely with department managers and leadership to identify the right learning solutions. Our focus is on equipping our employees with the right training that leads to a tangible return on investment for the company. We have leadership training programs, a Business Development learning program, and regular Learning Table sessions with our leaders.

Our commitment to learning and development is unwavering, and this session is just one example of our dedication to growth. We invite you to join us on this journey of continuous growth and excellence at Opn.