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Robin Yap, LLB, MSc, DM

Robin Yap, LLB, MSc, DM

Robin has been in the HRD field for more than 20 yrs having worked for and with Global Fortune 500 companies including Sun Microsystems, JD Edwards/Oracle, and Accenture Learning. He has a multi-degree background including Law, MSc in Computer Technology in Education, and a Doctorate in Management. Robin is also an adjunct professor at George Brown College, Toronto, Canada. He has spoken on different training topics including Business and Cross-Cultural Communication, Multigenerational and Multicultural Workforces, Quality Metrics and Programs, and Advanced Delivery Techniques in various international conferences, webinars, podcasts, universities and colleges (eg. Columbia University (USA), New York University (USA), Northern Illinois University (USA), George Brown College (Canada), Oxford Brookes (UK)). Robin represents ibstpi at the International Standards Organization (ISO) Learning Organization standards committee. Having an entrepreneurial background, Robin's business engagements appeared in Time Magazine, San Francisco's Mornings on 2 TV Show, Warner Brothers TV shows and movies. "Learning to learn" is one of Robin's tenets; demonstrated in his experiential training events.

ibstpi® Responsibilities

  • Online Learner
  • Intellectual Property

Research Interests

  • Social Learning and Social Networks
  • Training Outsourcing and Instructor Performance
  • Leadership Coaching and Development
  • Virtual work and learning spaces

Publications

  • Yap, R. & Rooben, J. (2009). A model for leveraging social learning technologies in corporate environments. Networked Learning Conference Journal.
  • Yap , R. & Keefer, J. (2006, Spring) Transforming learning theories into HRD Learning Games. Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Journal.
  • Yap , R., Muirhead, B. & Keefer, J. (2005, Fall) "RUBRIC: Which blog works for you?" International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning. Invited submission. Peer Reviewed.
  • Keefer, J. & Yap, R. (2005, Fall) "Blog: Is it a Viable Research Tool?" Delta Phi Epsilon Journal.
  • Yap , R., Roth, G., & Short, D. (2005, Fall). Examining Humor in HRD from Theoretical and Practical Perspectives. Human Resources Development International Journal
  • Yap , R. (1995, June). Effecting Customer Satisfaction using RHI, Triple Triangle and xFactoring .ISBN 1-889477-07-9

Contact Information 

Robin Yap, LLB, MSc, DM
 Phronetic International, Inc.
 Toronto Canada
Email: robin@robinyap.com
Twitter: twitter.com/robinyap