QUARTERLY MAGAZINE January 2022 Vol 08
QUARTERLY MAGAZINE January 2022 Vol 08
IN CONVERSATION
I like to make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to the world meaningfully. The values that I inculcated drives me to bring people to the source of their true potential. O&TD gives me the opportunity to drive that cause through Learning, OD interventions and Developmental initiatives. The feeling of facilitating this shift, is very gratifying.
At RPG Group, by connecting the Group’s vision statement with learning methodologies, the focus is on their most valuable asset – people. Developing employees’ capabilities based on a fine balance of organisational objectives as well as personal aspirations is at the core of the Group’s ethos.
The world’s most valuable commodity is knowledge and access to information. Staying abreast of trends and updates in the industry and continuous upskilling are the building blocks of a holistic workplace that values sustainable development. A learning culture fosters an environment for employees to continuously better themselves, benefitting the overall business. This, in turn, leads to a happier workplace.
During the last two years, RPG explored alternative modes of imparting (Learning and Development) in the hybrid model. While our residential marquee programmes have come to a momentary standstill, we have continued with our employee capability-building through virtual methodologies. Skillsoft Percipio, a library of digital learning assets with customisable settings, lets users choose their skill area, subject, channels, certification, aspirations, content, etc.
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Our culture spins on the axis of RPG values and happiness, and it is translated into every programme that we conduct.
The pandemic brought all inter-company networking to a grinding halt. So far, only our academic objectives are met. No matter how many engaging, virtual sessions one may conduct, without physical meetings, the package isn’t conducted in its entirety. I hope to revert to the old-school ways of learning through networking, or peer learning.
A general habit one must form is to consciously be aware of oneself – finding the true purpose of existence, identifying personal goals, aligning professional aspirations, and self-awareness as far as achieving them is concerned, finding ways to bridge the gaps through developmental paths crafted with cognisance.
There’s an interesting aspect of human behaviour – no one changes simply because they’ve received constant feedback from their superiors. When there’s an ambition to grow, learning becomes intrinsic, as opposed to developing oneself on a foundation of self-doubt. Motivational, self-directed learning uncovers hidden talents, because it is driven by purpose.
A deeper habit to develop is to unlearn and re-learn. We are programmed to operate from conditioned neuron connections, or established pathways formed from life, experiences, knowledge, networks, etc. This has its own impact on our development or lack thereof, because in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world, a one-dimensional approach will only lead to dissatisfaction. Growth-mindset as a consequence of FOMO (fear of missing out) has been a driving aspect in our behaviour long before it became a trending hashtag. Learning comes naturally in the earlier stages of life. As we grow older, we need to develop new neuron connections through deliberate learning be it from life, peers or even Netflix.
To me, learning strengthens mental immunity. Our bodies grow on their own, but as we mature physically, we need to support our mental and emotional growth. Some of the best leaders are people with a perfect balance of high Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as well as Emotional Quotient (EQ), shifting people and economies to happier, prosperous paradigms.
What I do at RPG is not just a job on paper, I have poured my brain, heart, and soul into this, and continue to every day, and that’s my habit!
