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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AWARDS 2026
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Best Talent Development Initiative
The judges were impressed where organisations signalled the importance they placed on L&D and the investment in releasing staff from their day- to-day roles to engage in training as valuable and supported by the organisation
BAM Ireland BAM Ireland’s Talent Strategy & Development Initiative takes an organisation-wide approach to building the skills and capabilities needed for the future. Informed by strategic workforce planning, the initiative brings together clear career pathways, competency frameworks, succession planning, internal mobility and manager development. Through tools including My BAM Career and
Boston Scientific Boston Scientific has created a
Central Statistics Office The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has embedded learning at the heart of its organisational strategy through a comprehensive Management and Leadership Development Pathway. By providing structured development opportunities across all grades, the programme is strengthening leadership capability, supporting career progression and creating a sustainable pipeline of future managers equipped to lead organisational change in an evolving public service environment.
Leonardo Hotels Recognising the challenges of
structured talent development pathway that empowers frontline employees to build confidence, strengthen capability and progress into critical operational roles. Through its GROW Programme, the organisation combines practical learning, leadership development and cross-functional experiences to create a sustainable internal talent pipeline, delivering measurable progression while fostering a culture where growth and opportunity are accessible to all.
attracting and retaining skilled chefs, Leonardo Hotels developed structured career pathways that support culinary talent from entry level through to senior leadership. Combining technical expertise, leadership development and industry partnerships, the programmes are helping to strengthen capability, improve retention and build a sustainable pipeline of future kitchen leaders across the business.
structured career development conversations, employees are
supported to take greater ownership of their progression, while BAM builds stronger talent pipelines and aligns development more closely with evolving business and workforce needs.
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