Learning is a continuous process. Whether that translates to an actual training course we take to hone our skills on a professional level or an activity we undertake in our free time, we are always learning something new. No wonder there’s the concept of lifelong learning, which views us as perennial students. But what does that mean when we think about learning as a business strategy? 

Today, learning and development should be considered business as usual. It is the key for the organizations and their people, to support rapid change, thus evolving and succeeding.

In an ever-changing tech industry, the essence of learning has been revolutionized. We are not talking about just trainings. We are talking about mindsets, the so-called “learnability”- the skill of learning and the integration with work. Building this mindset, we unleash the power of people, empowering them to grow, experiment, and accelerate innovation.  

Ioulia Despoinoudi, who leads the Learning and Development activities in the Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) at Pfizer in Thessaloniki., will analyze this issue in a talk with the title “The power of skill development in Technology!”.

When is this going to happen? On Saturday, October 22 at the Athens Science Festival in Technopolis.

Ioulia Despoinoudi 

She is leading the Learning and Development activities in the Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) at Pfizer in Thessaloniki. 

Her work focuses on designing and providing learning opportunities that empower and engage Colleagues and at the same time develop their skills and capabilities. Before joining Pfizer, she worked as a Consultant, Project Manager and Trainer for entrepreneurial, professional development and training projects, both in private and public institutions.  

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development from Panteion University in Athens. She is a member of the Global Shapers Athens Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum.