Vyacheslav Scherban (Slava)
Book a Career Mentorship Chat With Vyacheslav Scherban (Slava)
Vyacheslav Scherban (Slava) is a seasoned Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) and L&D Manager with over 10 years of experience building corporate training systems, deploying LMS, CRM, ERP, and knowledge-management solutions, and driving competence development across construction, tech, sales, operations, and project management.
Certified ICF Business Coach, OKR Coach (2024), Project Management Expert (2024), and trained in Adizes, ADKAR, PMBOK 7.0, BPM CBOK 4.0, Slava has transformed T&D departments and coached C-level and middle management in more than 30 companies.
In the Utopia Thrive Mentorship Programme, he delivers personalized 30-minute consultation calls, offering hands-on guidance on leadership development, change management, process optimization, team management, OKRs, and career growth in L&D, coaching, and organizational development.
Practical, framework-driven, and deeply empathetic, Slava turns challenges into accelerated professional growth and helps mentees build sustainable, high-performing careers and teams.
Areas Of Expertise
- Building High-Impact Corporate Learning & Development Systems
- Focus: With over 10 years designing and leading T&D departments for more than 30 companies across construction, electro-tech, sales, and operations, Vyacheslav has implemented LMS platforms, competence matrices, and development roadmaps that consistently raise employee performance by double digits and cut onboarding time dramatically.
- Knowledge Management & Process Architecture
- Focus: A veteran of CRM, ERP, and IPM software deployments using BPM CBOK 4.0 and PMBOK 6.0/7.0, Vyacheslav helps leaders capture critical know-how, eliminate silos, and create living process architectures that turn chaos into repeatable, scalable efficiency.
- Change Management & OKR-Driven Transformation
- Focus: Certified OKR Coach (2024) and master of ADKAR and Adizes methodologies, Vyacheslav equips executives and teams with battle-tested frameworks that secure buy-in, align ambitious objectives with daily work, and deliver measurable results even in resistant or fast-changing environments.
- Leadership & Soft-Skills Coaching for Managers
- Focus: As an ICF-certified business coach since 2017, Vyacheslav has coached dozens of top and middle managers on emotional intelligence, delegation, conflict resolution, stress mastery, and anti-manipulation techniques—skills that transform good leaders into exceptional ones who retain talent and drive performance.
- Career Acceleration in L&D, Coaching & Organizational Development
- Focus: Combining a natural-sciences foundation from Moscow State University with cutting-edge certifications in project management, OKR, and L&D leadership, Vyacheslav delivers clear, step-by-step roadmaps that help specialists become heads of department, independent coaches, or sought-after internal consultants in under 24 months.
What to expect
A 30-minute consultation with Vyacheslav is structured, energising, and ruthlessly practical, and laser-focused on delivering immediate, actionable value.
Expectation | Focus Area |
|---|---|
Designing or fixing your L&D function | Ready-to-launch competence framework + LMS selection shortlist and 90-day rollout plan you can present Monday |
Leading a transformation that actually sticks | Custom change playbook using ADKAR/OKR → communication kit and quick-win timeline to secure buy-in fast |
Optimising a broken process or project | As-is/to-be process map + top 3 high-impact fixes and resource recommendations you can implement this quarter |
Leveling up your leadership or coaching skills | Personalised 6-month development plan + two targeted exercises you’ll master before the next team meeting |
Breaking into or advancing in L&D/OD | Tailored career acceleration roadmap + positioning script and key connections to land your next big role |