Learning And Development Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Behavioural Academy Management:

● Academy Setup: Establish the Behavioural Academy to focus on developing core

interpersonal and professional skills, such as time management, negotiation, prioritization,

and influencing skills.

● Curriculum Design: Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum tailored to different

employee levels, from individual contributors (ICs) to mid-level managers (N-1s and N-2s).

● Skill Assessment: Create tools and processes to assess employees' behavioural

competencies, identifying areas for development.

● Training Programs: Design and deliver a range of training programs, including workshops,

e-learning modules, and on-the-job training (OJT), to address behavioural skill gaps.

● Storytelling and Data Visualization: Collaborate with partners like Story Wala to integrate

storytelling with data into the training, enhancing communication and presentation skills.

● Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural training

programs, using feedback and performance data to refine and enhance offerings.

Leadership Development:

● Leadership Program Design: Develop and launch targeted leadership development

programs, such as the "Lead Program," focusing on building leadership capabilities in N-1s

and other key leaders.

● Coaching and Mentoring: Implement coaching and mentoring initiatives to support

leadership development, providing personalized growth opportunities for emerging leaders.

● Leadership Offsites and Workshops: Plan and execute leadership offsites and workshops

that foster bonding, collaboration, and strategic alignment among leadership teams.

● Leadership Behaviours and Culture: Identify and promote key leadership behaviours that

align with the organization's mission, vision, and values, fostering a culture of inspiring

leadership and continuous learning.

● Mission and Values Workshops: Conduct workshops that reinforce the organization’s

mission, vision, and values, helping leaders and employees embody these principles in their

daily work.

● Assessment and Feedback: Develop IDPs basis leadership assessments and feedback

mechanisms, such as 360-degree evaluations and psychometric tests, to track leadership

development progress.

Learning Program Design and Delivery:

● Behavioural and Leadership Curriculum Development: Lead the design and development of

learning programs that cater to both behavioural skills and leadership capabilities, ensuring

they are engaging, relevant, and impactful.

● Instructional Methods: Utilize a variety of instructional methods, including experiential

learning, immersive learning scenarios, e-learning, and classroom training, to meet diverse

learning needs.

● LMS Management: Oversee the implementation and management of a Learning

Management System (LMS) that supports both behavioural and leadership development

programs.

● Vendor Management: Identify and collaborate with external training providers and coaches,

ensuring that their offerings align with the organization’s leadership development goals.

● Budget Management: Manage the budget for Behavioural Academies and Leadership

Development initiatives, ensuring effective use of resources and high-quality program

delivery within financial constraints.

Collaboration and Communication:

● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with department heads, HR, and senior

leadership to ensure learning programs are aligned with business objectives and leadership

development needs.

● Employee Communication: Promote engagement and participation in Behavioural and

Leadership Academies through clear and compelling communication strategies.

● Reporting and Metrics: Track and report on the effectiveness of Behavioural and Leadership

Development programs, using key metrics to guide continuous improvement and

demonstrate ROI.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Human Resources, Organizational

Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPLP, ATD) is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 1.5-7 years of experience in Learning and Development, with a strong focus

on behavioural skills training and leadership development.

Certifications: Certified Coach, Hogan, DISC certification will be an added advantage for this role.

Skills:

● Proven experience in designing and implementing behavioural and leadership development

programs.

● Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives

simultaneously.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across

all levels of the organization.

● Experience with e-learning platforms and LMS management.

● Data-driven approach with the ability to analyse learning needs and outcomes.