Kevin Lyons

Pioneer
DISC Type : ISD

Senior HR Manager at Pearson

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kevin Lyons is a Senior HR Manager at Pearson with a passion for talent management, focusing on Learning & Development, Wellbeing, and Inclusion. He is an advocate for evidence-based management and HR technology. People who have worked with him describe him as enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and hard-working.

He is a Chartered MCIPD and a Fellow of The RSA, with a background that includes a degree in History.

Uniquely for an HR professional, Kevin is also a data privacy champion and a cyber security specialist.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Neurodiversity Inclusion
He has collaborated on and shared multiple articles focusing on neurodiversity in recruitment and learning, calling it an emerging focus in the DEI debate.
AI in HR
He is an "AI champion" with hands-on experience using tools like Leena. ai and Eightfold, fascinated by the impact of technology on human resources.
Diversity & Inclusion
A core component of his role at Pearson and a frequent topic in his shared content, focusing on the business benefits of DEI strategy.

Media Appearances

Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager at Pearson – GroSum TopTalk. Featured in GroSum

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Episode 23 – Understanding the Human Condition to Deliver Business Success (featuring Flo Starks, Chief Diversity Officer and Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson PLC). Featured in Uplifting People Podcast

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Work History

1-2016
Senior HR Manager at Pearson
11-2014 - 1-2016
HR Business Partner & Manager EMEA at Orion Health
2010 - 2014
HR Director at Advanced Computer Software Group Plc
2003 - 2010
HR Director at COA Solutions (Cedar Software)
1994 - 2003
HR Director at Walker International

Education

2000 - 2003
CIPD Professional Diploma from Chartered MCIPD, BA (Hons) 2i History, CIPD Diploma
Fellow of The RSA from The RSA

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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