Noor Iskandar Hashim Noor
Learning And Development Professional
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Accomplished Learning & Development (L&D) professional with an MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership & Change, from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Has over 30 years of professional experience in Training and Education, developing and delivering management, leadership and L&D programs. With over 25 years of leading and managing L&D Function, and Learning Centres. Eager to join an Organization with the passion to leverage Human Capital Development best practices to raise the level of competency and maturity of its People for Organizational Success. Implemented protocols and programs to link learning effectiveness to business needs. Successfully redesigned a senior leadership program to make it more effective, and reduced the cost from RM1.2 million to RM500,000. Did similar to a middle manager's program. Transitioned an L&D team from administrative-transactional role to an in-house L&D solution provider smart partnering with the business.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Group Organisational L&D / L&D Specialist
FGV Holdings
Kuala Lumpur
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Facilitated more than 50 virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Coordinated training schedules across sites with HRBPs, supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and implementation.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards for 20 subsidiaries and almost 100 positions.
- Created and oversaw two cohorts of Senior Leadership and Middle Managers Leadership training programs for Operational Subsidiaries.
- Developed and Conducted two cohorts of L&D Functional program for L&D personnel of Subsidiaries.
- Developed and Conducted over 10 TTT programs to increase number of internal trainers, reduce dependency on external trainers and reduce training costs.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes for more than 10 courses.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions for 20 positions.
- Train, Developed, Coach and Mentored L&D Team to move from Administrative-Transactional role to an in-house L&D Solutions Provider.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for L&D Functional, TTT and Team Leadership training courses.
- Established Criteria and Protocols and maintained quality control standards in managing training function and implementing training courses among subsidiaries.
Head, Leadership Development
PETRONAS Leadership Center
Kajang, Selangor
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Responsible for PLC's Performance, including Financial, Operational Excellence, People, and Level of Service.
- Developed and Implemented strategic business plans to elevate PLC as PETRONAS and Malaysian brand name in Leadership development.
- Collaborated with business leadership and Conducted focus group workshops to assess offered leadership programs and to develop improved leadership programs to fit needs of PETRONAS.
- Directed and improved program operations by analyzing data and making proactive adjustments.
- Delivered informative presentations to specific business groups and large-scale conferences on topics such as Leadership Training Effectiveness and Measuring Training Implementation Effectiveness.
- Managed and Coordinated operations of PLC's training offerings.
Various Training and L&D Roles
Army, Bursa Malaysia, RHB Capital, Malaysian Directors Academy
Kuala Lumpur
05.1988 - 11.2011
- Lead and Manage Training Functions in two training centres in the Army, Bursa Malaysia, RHB Capital and Malaysian Directors Academy (MINDA).
- First in Bursa Malaysia to develop a training calendar, collaborating with business heads and training providers.
- Developed training development policy, process and procedures for Bursa Malaysia and RHB Capital.
- Conducted Performance Management Workshops for 300+ staff, with 20 sessions in three month for Bursa Malaysia.
- Designed GLC Directors Program for MINDA.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Master of Science - Business Strategy, Leadership And Change
Heriot Watt University
Putrajaya, Malaysia 09.2018 - 04.2021
Professional Certification - Human Resource Director
Malaysian Institute of Human Resource
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 03.2015 - 05.2016
Professional Diploma - Diploma of Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 05.1990 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA, USA 01.1983 - 12.1987
Skills
Leading and Managing L&D Function
undefinedAffiliations
2021 - Current. Thought Leader, National Human Resource Council (NHRC), Human Resource Development (HRD) Corp.
Invited by HRD Corp to be part of their team of Research Fellows of NHRC to represent HRD Corp to support the growth and development of the L&D profession and the L&D industry in Malaysia.
24 Nov 21 – Gave a webinar for HRD Corp on the topic of “Drive Transformational Change Through Learning and Development”.
Mar – Dec 1995. Secretariat, MLVK for Malaysian Armed Forces. To implement Armed Forces-wide Vocational Accreditation programs.
Timeline
Master of Science - Business Strategy, Leadership And Change
Heriot Watt University
09.2018 - 04.2021
Professional Certification - Human Resource Director
Malaysian Institute of Human Resource
03.2015 - 05.2016
Head of Group Organisational L&D / L&D Specialist
FGV Holdings
01.2015 - 08.2024
Head, Leadership Development
PETRONAS Leadership Center
05.2012 - 04.2014
Professional Diploma - Diploma of Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
05.1990 - 12.1991
Various Training and L&D Roles
Army, Bursa Malaysia, RHB Capital, Malaysian Directors Academy
05.1988 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts
01.1983 - 12.1987
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