Pushkaraj A.
Strategic Training Specialist
Professional Value
Pushkaraj helps organisations achieve operational excellence through expert project management and process improvement. A specialist in business transformation, he has worked with firms across India. Pushkaraj provides strategic guidance and hands-on support that helps teams deliver complex initiatives successfully.
Executive Profile
Pushkaraj completed his post-graduation in Microbiology from the University of Pune. His initial work experience in sales, marketing, and training complements his outdoor experience of 25 years. He completed the internship program in process work with ISISD in 2001. He is also a certified practitioner for FIRO-B and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator).
Pushkaraj has been a keen outdoor enthusiast. He has done extensive trekking and mountaineering in Sahyadri and Himalaya since 1979 and participated in several rock climbing expeditions in Sahyadri. He has completed an introductory course in whitewater rafting and kayaking. Since 1989, he has worked on more than 400 outdoor developmental programs for various corporate groups in India, Oman, and Dubai. Pushkaraj has also facilitated personal growth labs for B-school students.
Some of his significant assignments have been with –
- Piramal Healthcare
- Wockhardt
- Pfizer
- Orchid
- Godrej Group of industries
- Hindustan Unilever
- Planet M
- Arvind Mills
- Times of India
- Radio Mirchi
- Sony TV
- Citibank
- Centurion Bank of Punjab
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Magma Fincorp
- L&T
- Siemens
- Tata Motors
- Eicher Motors
- Tata Power
- Forbes Marshall
- Cummins
- Tata Teleservices
- Hutch
- Airtel
- Kanbay
- Cap Gemini
- EXL
- Oberoi Mumbai
- Oberoi Udaivilas
- Trident Bandra-Kurla
- Taj Group of Hotels
- Delhi International Airport Ltd.
- Bharat Petroleum
- British Gas
- KPMG
- CRY – Child Relief and You
Workshops have addressed various objectives like team building, leadership, managing change, and induction of new trainees.
Pushkaraj’s Specialties: Designing and conducting Developmental Training Programs using Outdoors and Experiential Learning methodology. Process group facilitation. People development strategy for organizations.
When not at work, Pushkaraj spends his time in photography and writing.
Core Competencies
Team Building
Pushkaraj facilitates team building programs using outdoor and experiential learning methodology.
He has conducted over 400 outdoor developmental programs for corporate groups.
His approach incorporates psychometric instruments like FIRO-B and MBTI to enhance team dynamics.
Leadership
Pushkaraj develops leadership skills in individuals through coaching and training programs.
His experience includes a one-year coaching assignment for Area Business Managers, focusing on transitioning from number-driven managers to people-oriented leaders.
Personal Development
Pushkaraj promotes personal growth through facilitated labs and workshops.
He has worked with various organizations, including Aastha Foundation and the Institute of Management Development and Research, to design and deliver personal development programs.