Arvind Katageri

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India23 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven expertise in L&D strategy and execution.
Innovative training programs enhancing employee engagement.
Strong leadership in organizational development initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning and Development expert in the Service and IT industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Leadership DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentTrainingManagement

Other Skills

CRMChange ManagementCoachingCompetency DevelopmentCreative L&D programsDecision-MakingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployee RetentionGamified learningHuman ResourcesL&D StrategyL&D strategyOperations ManagementPerformance Management

About

Result-oriented, passionate and experienced HR (L&D) Senior Manager with hands-on working knowledge in Information Technology (IT) and Service industry. Skilled in Coaching, Designing, Developing and Delivering Leadership and Behavioral Development Training's and OD interventions.

Experience

The indian hotels company limited (ihcl)

Vice President - L&D

Aug 2023 – Jun 2024 · 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Design and execute the L&D strategy for the organization that aligns with the strategic business imperatives.
Create a learning organization that is forward looking and future engaged.
Revolutionize the way knowledge gets delivered and learning takes place. E.g. democratized learning, micro learning, etc.
Implement new age and creative L&D programs, processes, techniques and tools. E.g. Learning through Art, Gamified learning, etc.
Foster a culture of knowledge exchange, coaching and development to engage and grow human capital.
Implement a robust technology platform that serves as a solid enabler towards creating an L&D organization of the future.
Conduct and facilitate Leadership & Management Development programs.
Collaborate with internal and external subject matter / content experts, business partners and vendors to create and design new content, tools and learning solutions.
Measure and assess the impact of L&D initiatives.

L&D strategyLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentCoachingTraining

Wipro ltd

2 roles

Function Head - LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, Human Resources

Jan 2007 – Aug 2023 · 16 yrs 7 mos

Joined as Assistant Manager - Corporate HRD
Currently working as Senior Manager - Learning and Development (L&D) with Wipro Limited; offering nearly 15+ years of a successful, result-oriented career in L&OD and 24+ years of overall experience with diverse roles distinguished by commended performance
Define L&D Strategy for Role based Programs vertical in line with larger strategy
Proven expertise in managing Organisational Development, Leadership Development and Training activities including planning, developing, implementing and administering OD and Leadership programs for company employees and associated projects to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives
Operational competencies include Strategic Planning, Organisational Development, Leadership Development, Change Management, Managerial Capability Building and Competency Development
Skilled change agent, creative thinker, and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employee with the mission of the organization
Successfully led teams who instituted best Practices on Cost Effective Training & Development, Competency Mapping and Performance Management
Experience in developing training manuals (in-person and digital) for business excellence and implementing innovative methods to bring about significant changes in the organization by conducting training & development activities at all levels
Strategizing, designing, developing & delivering HiPo's and managerial capability building programs across various BU’s
Extending support to the leaders for all different business units as Internal Consultant
Conducting research on training programs, both existing and ones required by the business
Steering efforts in delivering stand-up training based on needs identified for developing and building competencies across Wipro locations
Have led a team of 13 faculty members

L&D StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentChange ManagementCompetency Development

Senior Manager - Learning and Development

Jan 2007 – Feb 2023 · 16 yrs 1 mo

Metllife india insurance company pvt. ltd.

Manager - Training

Apr 2005 – Jan 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore, India

Designed and conducted training programs for Financial Advisors and Sales Managers in the area of Team Building, Personal Development, Retention and Sales Process
Developed focused training modules matching the needs of the distribution channel across various regions
Provided insights on creating the Training and Development strategy, and execute/supervise all sales training for the alternate distribution channel
Developed a Sales Model being used by all the trainers across different regions

Training Program DesignSales TrainingTeam BuildingTraining

Pizza hut - pizzeria pure foods pvt ltd

Area Manager - Home service

Apr 2001 – Apr 2005 · 4 yrs · Pune Area, India

Handled Operations through a team of 195 members in five outlets in Pune
Undertook Training and Skill Development Programs for multi-skilled personnel from the outlets
Inculcated a strong brand consciousness among the team motivating them to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Handled Restaurant General Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Manager appraisals
Executed and supervised employee retention and reward/recognition programs
Communicated with local marketing agencies to formulate and implement in-store promotional campaigns and prepared reports to analyze the effects

Operations ManagementTraining and DevelopmentEmployee RetentionManagement