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I’m Robert Leiper, a Learning & Development Consultant and Instructional Designer with over 20 years’ experience designing blended, virtual and classroom training across energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and professional services. I partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate complex technical information into learner-centered programmes, creating instructor-led materials, digital learning assets and performance support tools that build capability, improve performance and sustain behavioural change.
I thrive on managing multiple projects, delivering high-quality learning solutions for global audiences, and continually refining learning adoption through coaching, facilitation and practical enablement resources that drive lasting behavioural change.
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Senior Change & Learning Consultant at Afiniti (Client: Gilead Sciences)
March 1, 2026 - PresentDesign and development of instructor-led and blended learning solutions supporting a global transformation programme, including facilitator guides, learner materials, practical exercises and performance support resources. Establish and develop a Champion Network, designing learning journeys, enablement resources and coaching support that build confidence, capability and ownership across the organisation. Create facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, knowledge articles and performance support resources that reinforce learning and support behavioural change. Facilitate drop-in clinics, knowledge-sharing sessions and peer-learning activities that support behavioural change, problem solving and sustained performance improvement during hypercare and beyond. Partner with business stakeholders to assess readiness, gather feedback and continuously improve learning and adoption approaches. Support the transition from implementation to sustainment, embedding learning and capability
Principal Consultant – Change and Transformation at ERM
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025Designed blended learning programmes, classroom workshops, digital learning resources and facilitator-led training solutions supporting global transformation initiatives. Partnered with clients, SMEs and senior leaders to identify capability needs and translate them into practical, performance-focused learning solutions. Facilitated virtual and face-to-face workshops, learning events and stakeholder sessions that built confidence, capability and adoption. Created facilitator guides, learner resources, microlearning content, digital learning assets and performance support materials that enabled successful adoption and capability development. Applied change management principles to reinforce learning, strengthen engagement and support sustained behavioural change. Used learner insight, feedback and adoption data to continuously improve learning effectiveness and business outcomes.
Change and Training Consultant at The Fifth Business
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2019Designed and delivered learning, coaching and change programmes supporting organisational transformation, capability development and performance improvement. Created instructor-led training courses, workshop materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks and learning activities for global clients across multiple industries. Facilitated workshops, coaching sessions and learning interventions that helped individuals and teams adopt new ways of working and improve effectiveness. Partnered with global clients across the energy, manufacturing and automotive sectors to identify learning needs and develop tailored solutions. Designed, scaled and facilitated a global Productivity Coaching Service that helped individuals improve focus, confidence, collaboration and day-to-day performance across multiple countries. Supported large-scale business and technology change initiatives through integrated learning, coaching and stakeholder engagement activities.
IT and Enterprise Systems Roles at Shell Services International (UK / NL) / CALTEK Services Inc. (USA)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Earlier IT and enterprise systems roles supporting SAP, operational systems rollout, end-user enablement and enterprise technology adoption across international environments.
Education
BSc (Hons) Business Computing at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Professional Services
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