Naveed Shaikh

Strategic Talent &

• Development professional with 15+ years of experience driving learning strategy, leadership development, capability building, talent management, succession planning support, stakeholder engagement, coaching, organizational development, and performance improvement initiatives across diverse industries including Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, BFSI, IT, Manufacturing, Education, and Consulting. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with senior leaders, HR stakeholders, learning champions, and cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable talent and learning solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Experienced in learning needs analysis, talent development programs, leadership capability building, learning governance, training effectiveness measurement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Extensive experience across the complete learning life-cycle including Training Need Analysis (TNA), Learning Needs Identification, Competency Mapping, Learning Strategy, Content Design &

• Development, Leadership Development, Behavioral Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Learning Evaluation, and Learning Impact Assessment. Currently serving as Learning &

• Development Faculty and Consultant while pursuing a PhD in Human Resources &

• Behavioural Sciences (Organizational Behaviour)

Learning & Development Trainer | Learning Consultant at SVKM'S NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (NMIMS) (2021-03 – Present)

Lead end-to-end Learning & Development initiatives including TNI, content design, development, facilitation, evaluation, and learning operations. Conduct skills-gap assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify capability-building opportunities. Design and execute learning interventions focused on leadership development, communication effectiveness, behavioural competencies, and professional excellence.

Develop learning frameworks, assessments, reports, learning materials, evaluation tools, and development programs. Facilitate employee and student development initiatives through coaching, mentoring, counselling, and capability-building interventions. Measure learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement indicators.

Support talent development and employee engagement initiatives through customized learning journeys.

• Designed and delivered large-scale capability-building and leadership development programs across academic and corporate environments

Learning & Development Consultant at Independent Learning & Development Consulting Practice (2018-12 – 2021-02)

Conducted Training Need Identification (TNI) and capability assessments using performance reviews, stakeholder inputs, and business requirements. Designed and implemented learning interventions, behavioural skills programs, communication excellence initiatives, and leadership development workshops.

Developed Individual Development

Plans (IDPs) and capability-building roadmaps. Partnered with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders to align learning interventions with organizational objectives. Measured training effectiveness, learning impact, and business outcomes through structured evaluation methodologies. Delivered talent development and employee development programs across BFSI, IT, Manufacturing, Education, Pharmaceutical, and Services sectors.

• Industries Supported: BFSI, IT, ITES, Analytics, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Education
• Leadership Programs Delivered: Leadership Development, Team Effectiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Coaching Skills, Performance Improvement, Time Management, Goal Setting, Change Management, Customer Excellence

Manager – Training & Development / Learning Consultant at KIDZANIA INDIA & KIDZANIA DOHA, QATAR (2015-07 – 2018-11)

Led Training Need Analysis (TNA) and Training Need Identification (TNI) across business functions. Developed annual learning calendars, capability development plans, and employee development initiatives. Designed and delivered onboarding, behavioural skills, communication, customer experience, and leadership development programs.

Managed training dashboards, learning MIS, certification processes, evaluation reports, and training governance. Measured training effectiveness and ROI using participant feedback, manager feedback, customer feedback, and performance metrics. Supported employee engagement and organizational development initiatives during business expansion.

Managed learning audits and ensured adherence to global learning standards.

• Established the complete Learning & Development function for KidZania Delhi NCR and supported capability-building initiatives for KidZania Doha, Qatar

Communication & Behavioural Skills Consultant at Learning & Development Consulting (2012-01 – 2015-06)

• Conducted Training Needs Analysis and competency assessments
• Designed and delivered behavioral, communication, leadership, and customer service programs
• Developed learning content, participant manuals, facilitator guides, and assessments
• Facilitated coaching, mentoring, and behavioral development interventions

Corporate Trainer at Leadership Management India (2011-01 – 2011-12)

• Designed and delivered learning programs focused on behavioral effectiveness and leadership development
• Conducted learning diagnostics and post-training evaluations
• Created annual learning plans and training calendars
• Presented learning analytics and effectiveness reports to clients

Trainer at Speakwell English Academy (2010-02 – 2011-01)

• Delivered communication, presentation skills, public speaking, and personality development programs
• Conducted learner assessments and individualized development planning
• Facilitated career and personal development counseling sessions

Manager – HR Solutions at Inspire HR Services (2007-08 – 2010-03)

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search
• Business Development

PhD Research Scholar (Pursuing) in Human Resources & Behavioural Sciences

M.Sc. in Psychotherapy & Counseling – European International University, Paris, France

Masters in Management Studies (MMS) in Human Resources – Mumbai University

B.Sc. in Mathematics – Mumbai University