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Sherieka Baker Brown's Learning Journey

Global Talent Management Leader
Sherieka Baker Brown

Sherieka Baker Brown, MBA, BSc HRM, GTML™

Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations at GraceKennedy Limited

Sherieka Baker Brown

The GTML™ credential, coupled with a fulfilling and rewarding learning experience, has broadened my global perspective on talent management.

  • How did you decide to become GTML™ certified?

    Upon assuming leadership of the talent management function, I saw it as an opportunity for growth and so I embarked on a learning journey that would equip me to lead the team confidently and execute my organization's talent strategy.

  • What were the most interesting aspects of the GTML™ learning journey?

    The practicality of the case studies and how grounded they were in real-world scenarios that challenged me to think strategically and the alignment of the learning material to the exam.

  • Please share some insights into your approach to preparing for the GTML™ exam.

    Balancing a full-time job as a wife and mother concomitant with studying presented its own unique challenges. Studying meant juggling early mornings, late nights or sacrificing family time on weekends. Some days I was too exhausted to carry on and other days I fell behind. However, with a “rhinoceros-like” attitude — unyielding and determined; these attributes kept me grounded enabling me to forge ahead.

  • Would you like to give some advice to young HR professionals who want to take up a talent management role?

    Seek out mentors, stay curious, and never underestimate the value of continuous learning. GTML™ credential provides structure, credibility, and the global perspective needed for effective leadership in the talent management space.

  • How has your GTML™ credential and the applied knowledge helped you in your career and personal growth? How does it help you in remaining competitive?

    The GTML™ credential, coupled with a fulfilling and rewarding learning experience, has broadened my global perspective on talent management, enhancing my ability to strategically align total rewards with enterprise-wide talent objectives across our diverse markets.

  • What are, in your opinion, the essential characteristics of a Talent Leader?

    Agility and adaptability, integrity and ethical leadership, mentoring and coaching, emotional intelligence.

  • How will you describe your GTML™ certification journey in one word?

    Transformational

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