Setting a path for proactive collaboration in learning and development 

Kuwait- 7 January 2021:  As part of its ongoing and continuously upgraded digital growth strategy, Burgan Bank honored fifty-six of its bank wide internal trainers for delivering high-quality training sessions to Burgan employees from various divisions, throughout the period from 2019 to 2020. Equipping the workforce with latest skills, knowledge and competencies amid challenging times, the trainers were commended for their commitment by the bank’s HR management and their direct business managers during a ceremony that took place at Burgan Training Center located in Boursa Kuwait while applying CBK health regulation standards.

Adapting swiftly and seamlessly to a digital ecosystem, our subject matter experts were initially inducted by the L&D team as virtual facilitators to ensure an optimal learning experience through the eLearning platform and live virtual sessions. Many employees were successfully trained while integrated in immersive and engaging experiences, helping them evolve in the world of holistic and digital banking and in their respective roles and domains. 

Addressing the trainers during the award ceremony, Burgan Bank’s Group Chief Human Resources and Development Officer, Ms. Halah El Sherbini said: “Today we are honoring learning and growth and celebrating what we managed to accomplish in 2020. We become defined by what we do and who we are in times of crisis and challenge and we have all responded very well as clearly reflected through the collaboration and commitment we are celebrating today. Thank you all for taking part in our growth strategy and for taking responsibility towards the bank and the staff. Thank you also to the L&D team for their passion and dedication towards growing our staff with enjoyment and impact throughout this challenging phase.”

Burgan Bank’s Senior Manager- Learning & Development, Ms. Ghada El-Kadi added: “Today we are celebrating learning which serves as core responsibility of every employee and department leaders.  Self-improvement is key to enabling a promising future and we can be assured of our success if we continue working hand in hand to strengthen our in-house capabilities and personal development skills. We thank our learning and development champions from all divisions, here at Burgan Bank, for sharing their knowledge and expertise. Our aim is to thrive in 2021 through constant collaboration and through promoting a learning culture marked by a coaching and mentoring program targeting on the job learning as part of our strategy to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and consumer expectations.”

At the close of the ceremony, the banks HR department congratulated the trainers and distributed special trophies for their hard work throughout the virtual and blended training period.