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Lauren Waldman

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

As a distinguished learning scientist, scientific learning designer, dynamic speaker, and prominent industry leader, I am passionately committed to pioneering innovative learning programs, grounded in the best of learning sciences to align with the evolving demands of the business landscape. Known for charisma and boundless dedication, my leadership is centered on crafting learning strategies that foster the growth of robust, high-performing teams. With a track record of exceptional organizational prowess, I excel in the development of learning that transforms human capability teams and consistently achieves impactful business results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Learning Scientist

Learning Pirate Inc
09.2017 - Current
  • Founder, scientific learning designer, and consultant. Merging cognitive neuroscience, behavioral science, and functional neuroscience with instructional design and professional development.
  • Establish strategic partnerships to assist organizations in navigating substantial shifts in learning performance through advanced brain education, comprehensive "learning how to learn" series, and the development of bespoke learning programs. Our focus is on optimizing human performance, fostering enduring change, and promoting sustainable growth.
  • Design and implementation of scientifically designed learning programs for ambitious organizational change initiatives, national sales and marketing launches, leadership development and large scale onboarding programs.
  • Working with some of the most prominent industries (banking, hospitality, government IT, retail) and organizations (Allstate, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, TCS, Tokyo Disney Land, KPMG, Ecolabs) increasing employees' abilities to learn, transfer and produce results with greater efficiency and strategy.
  • Upskilling of entire L&D teams in the science of learning, science of learning design
  • Development of a first in kind interactive learning series, designed with science enhancing ones knowledge on their brains and learning
  • Global keynote speaker

Head of Learning and Development, Canada

TATA Consultancy Services
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Strategic management of training and development initiatives for diverse cohort of 2700 internal and external associates, spanning 110 vertical and horizontal accounts across Canada, with additional support provided to U.S. team.
  • Forged robust partnerships with Country Head and Senior Leadership teams, actively aligning their clients' business strategies with meticulously crafted learning objectives. Centered on enhancing value of learning and ensuring adaptability to real-time events.
  • Undertook extensive country-wide tour, meeting with leaders and heads of major business units to conduct comprehensive analysis of learning needs across every major account. focal points of this initiative included Leadership and Management Development, Technical Proficiency, Domains Mastery, Process Enhancement, and Skills Enrichment.
  • Spearheaded end-to-end design of innovative learning programs, collaborating seamlessly with entire North American team. My contributions spanned wide array of topics, such as Process Improvement, Enhanced Communications, Mentoring, Leadership Development, Work Environment, National Culture, Train the Trainer, Workshops, Team Building Events, and more.
  • Created in-house monthly podcast, hosted live, featuring internal subject matter experts across major domains. This dynamic platform significantly increased business knowledge dissemination to a vast audience throughout Canada.
  • Ownership of comprehensive overhaul of Learning Management System (LMS) housing our compliance training, I successfully led 45% increase in training completion and compliance within brief 5-month period.
  • Meticulous management of country's budget and overseeing all vendor negotiations and relations.
  • Regular visits to accounts allow me to work closely with associates at the ground level, guiding them on a learning path toward future opportunities and promotions.

Onboard Training Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Spearheaded high-level professional internal consulting initiatives across multiple divisions, managing crews ranging from 1200 to 2000. Achieved measurable performance solutions contributing to long-term growth and development.
  • Held pivotal role as first point of contact and assumed full accountability for delivery of New Hire Welcome and Orientation training, ensuring seamless onboarding for new crew members.
  • Established meaningful relationships with Captain and divisional heads (Housekeeping, Bar, Dining, Facilities, etc.), demonstrating leadership in fostering training and development that aligns with brand performance standards for officers, management, and entire crew.
  • Redefined ship's learning culture through comprehensive divisional ship-wide needs assessments. Successfully implemented on-demand training under tight timelines, including creation of implementation plans, design of materials, and conducting train-the-trainer sessions.
  • Provided coaching to crew members in their career progressions, designing cross-training programs to create pathways for success in their next career steps.
  • Maintained sensitive training records and produced reports for shore-side and shipboard management, ensuring 98% training compliance for ship in accordance with organizational and maritime law standards, as well as for regular internal/external audits.
  • Designed initial training session for stakeholders and launched Accelerated Leadership Program (ALPS).
  • Facilitated and evaluated high-level leadership advancement program for nominated senior management and officers, contributing to their professional growth.
  • Managed posting, screening, testing, and interviews for internal job applications, collaborating with divisions to place best candidates in positions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON

Certificate - Neuroimaging

The John Hopkins University
09.2022

Certificate - Medical Neuroscience

Duke University
06.2018

Certificate - Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Harvard University (X)
06.2018

Graduate Certificate - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
09.2009

Skills

  • Triple certified in Neuroscience
  • Enterprise learning operations leader
  • Scientific Learning Design
  • Collaborative and Foreword Thinking Leader
  • Knowledge Management experience
  • Excelled stakeholder management skills

Timeline

Founder, Learning Scientist

Learning Pirate Inc
09.2017 - Current

Head of Learning and Development, Canada

TATA Consultancy Services
10.2014 - 06.2016

Onboard Training Officer

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
06.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Waterloo

Certificate - Neuroimaging

The John Hopkins University

Certificate - Medical Neuroscience

Duke University

Certificate - Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Harvard University (X)

Graduate Certificate - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

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