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Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, is set to hold its first Live edition in the vibrant commercial city of Lagos.
Continuing to innovate as the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent in the industry, since its inception in 2019, Radisson Academy has expanded its offer to more than 2,500 training programs and has become a cornerstone of both employee development and enabling strategic business success.
Speaking about the positive impact of the academy, Harpreet Singh Chhatwal, Vice President, People and Culture MEA, SA and SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “At Radisson Hotel Group, our people are our biggest assets. The introduction of Radisson Academy Live in Lagos is a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to developing and empowering African talent. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team in Nigeria and beyond, where every individual brings a great attitude and an insatiable hunger to learn. By continuously nurturing our Moment Makers, we strengthen our talent pipeline and cultivate a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture across the region.”
Radisson Hotel Group has implemented a significant investment in its diverse team of Moment Makers across +95 countries as part of the Group’s strategic transformation plan. The objective of Radisson Academy is to create a highly productive learning environment that ensures team members across various levels are engaged and have the necessary skills & knowledge to excel in their roles and adapt to the evolving market demands. Radisson Academy thus offers highly impactful, continuous learning opportunities and customized training programs on business & personal development topics, accessible via Radisson Academy Online, Radisson Academy Live, Radisson Academy on the Job, Radisson Academy Virtual, and Radisson Academy Certifications.
Sandra Kneubuhler, Managing Director, Africa, Radisson Hotel Group added, “
“”At Radisson Hotel Group, we believe that ‘We grow talent, and talent grows us.’ This principle is the foundation of our culture, driving our commitment to developing our Moment Makers. Our team members in Nigeria are notably dynamic and dedicated, contributing to a robust performance culture. We recognize their potential and are committed to motivating our talent and investing in their personal growth, equipping them to become even more effective leaders.”.
Since 2019, when Radisson Hotel Group laid the groundwork for Radisson Academy with a refreshed focus on its learning development modules, the Group has worked closely with business leaders and provided new dedicated trainings, ranging from leadership and people management skills to hotel operational skills, as well as functional capacity building in areas such as M&E, Sales, Revenue Management, Financial Accounting and more.
“We are excited to host these live workshops aimed at increasing African participation in Africa, which will provide comprehensive training and talent development for our diverse team in Nigeria,” states Ahmed Raza, District Director Nigeria, Radisson Hotel Group.
Looking ahead, Radisson Academy remains dedicated to equipping team members with key skills to grow professionally, boosting their potential through customized training programs from the very start and creating a strong performance culture, all of which play a major role in facilitating career development at all levels across the company.
Editors Note:
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,520 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.
Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 20 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.
At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.
The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.
