Experience

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  Lorna Conlon Pty Ltd

  • Director

    • Jul 2019 - Present

    I’m a highly experienced Leadership Development & Culture Consultant, specialising in providing development support for senior leadership within multinationals. I have worked as a business psychologist in commercial blue-chip environments around the globe for over 25 years, & in 2019 I set up Lorna Conlon Pty Ltd to help a wider sector of the international business world ensure their business leaders are the best that they can be.In conjunction with my network of highly qualified & experienced facilitators & designers, I devise & implement:➢ Executive Coaching – aimed at C-Suite & Director levels to accelerate the development of leadership capabilities & to transform organisational cultures. I focus on helping senior executives to enhance their performance & interpersonal relationships, preparing them for their next steps.➢ Leadership Development – programs for global senior leaders, which are on point, high energy & linked to a business case. I provide executives with tools & strategies for meaningful, lasting change, working in close collaboration to design & build a program tailored to your unique needs & culture.➢ Culture Transformation – I partner with leadership teams to achieve positive change in business cultures, focusing on high performance, managing risk, & cultivating innovation.➢ Workshops & Off-Sites – I design & facilitate senior leadership workshops & team off-sites on a variety of business-focused topics. ➢ Individual & Team Assessments – conducting objective psychometric assessments, I facilitate feedback & co-create development plans.➢ Succession Planning – undertaking analysis & providing an in-depth understanding of the leadership behaviours & experience required for the future, with plans on how to develop these attributes.I use an evidence-based, solution-focused approach, bringing my experience as a qualified psychologist into play. You can find more information & client testimonials on my website here ⓦwww.lornaconlon.com.au

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  Macquarie Group

  • Australia
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Director - Executive Leadership Development Program

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2019

    My contribution began with an extensive external review of global best practice in leadership development, coupled with an in-depth needs analysis using human-centred design to inform the design of this leadership program for Macquarie's 300+ most senior leaders around the globe. I was then involved in the design, build and co-facilitation of this experiential program. The program and my role in it have been acclaimed both internally and externally. During this time I also conducted a review into succession planning approaches and role requirements for CEO and C-suite roles.

  • Enforceable Undertaking - People & Risk Culture Workstream Lead

    • May 2013 - Jun 2015

    Led a high-profile risk culture change initiative in Macquarie's financial advice business. This was part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) entered into with the Australian corporate regulator, ASIC. I played a pivotal role partnering with the leadership team of the business as an advisor, coach and change manager. My work led to a significant and fast paced shift in the risk culture, evidenced and reported by independent assessors and which contributed to the satisfactory completion of the EU.

  • Global Talent Lead, Banking and Financial Services

    • May 2013 - Feb 2015

    Led a team of psychologists & talent consultants to develop talent management and performance strategy for growth area of business. Responsible for performance management, promotions, talent identification and development, engagement surveys and actions, leadership development and coaching of senior executives.Reported to Global Head of Talent

  • Global Talent Lead - Capital Markets

    • Nov 2009 - May 2013

    Established a talent / OD function across three business divisions. Led a small team to develop and then execute on talent and performance strategy, . Reported to Global Head of Talent

  • Associate Director Talent and OD

    • Nov 2005 - Nov 2009

    Worked across a variety of roles in a COE capacity and also directly in the business. Initially was responsible for a team of psychologists and operational coordinators who provided global psychometric assessments and interpretative advice. Then expanded services to cover interviewing skills, competency design, team building, leadership development, collaboration, engagement and broader OD activities.Reported to Global Head of OD

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  SHL Talent Measurement from CEB

  • United States
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

    Responsible for generating increased business with new and existing clients across SHL products and servicesReported to National Head of Sales

  • Associate Director - Assessment

    • Nov 2003 - Dec 2004

    Set strategy and business plan for NSW consulting business. Led a team of psychologists in NSW to deliver on business development and consultancy expectations. Mentored and developed psychologist and commercial staff.

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  Pearn Kandola LLP

  • Dublin, Ireland

  • Managing Psychologist

    • May 2002 - Aug 2003
    • Dublin, Ireland

    Led a small team of psychologists in the delivery of global assessment and development assignments. Also responsible for ensuring team met business development targets.

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  SHL Talent Measurement from CEB

  • Dublin Ireland

  • Consultant / Team Lead

    • May 1994 - Sep 2001
    • Dublin Ireland

    Led a team of full-time and associate psychologists in the design and delivery of assessment and development services