Knowledge Tree Consulting - Profile_2018

1. Innovative Learning Solutions
Knowledge Tree Consulting
Innovative Learning Solutions

2. We are committed to helping organizations develop the skills and competencies of their people, preparing
them to take on global challenges with confidence, and enabling them to meet organizational goals with
commitment, through our innovative learning solutions and services.
OUR MISSION

3. WE’RE A ONE
STOP SHOP
where ALL your
learning needs get
guaranteed
solutions
WE
UNDERSTAND
we give you value for
money and the best
ROI because we
understand your
expectations
QUALITY
COMES FIRST!
our greatest asset is our
reputation for quality
services & solutions
WE PROVIDE END-
TO-END LEARNING
SOLUTIONS
right from Strategy to
Execution on a wide
range of services
WE’RE
FLEXIBLE
capability to deliver
large-scale projects
or a single learning
intervention
WE’RE
INNOVATIVE
tried & tested
solutions delivered
thru the latest learning
innovations
SIXREASONS
TO PARTNER
WITH US

4. OUR SERVICES
Organizational
Development
Managed
Learning
Services
Tools
Systems
Dashboards
Learning
Delivery
Coaching
Leadership
Development
Assessments
Content
Development
Simulations
Gamification

5. OUR STORIES
Organizational
Development
We help organizations
formulate their Learning &
Development Strategies in
line with their business goals
and support in their efficient
Implementation
Client: Fortune 10 IT
Product Company
Implementation
Ramped up 5000+
developers in a new
Technology in record
time Ensure technology
readiness of R&D labs
before product
development & release
RAMP-UPS & ROLL-OUTS
Client: SMB IT Service
Company
Implementation
Undertook a detailed
competency
benchmarking study,
designed & implemented
Competency Framework
successfully
Client: IT Major
Implementation
Devised a technology
based solution to
facilitate the
implementation of the
70-20-10 approach with
focussed tracking of
ILT/eLearning,
Coaching/Mentoring &
On the Job Training
Client: Leading IT
Consulting firm, Leading
Ecommerce company
Implementation
Formulated &
implemented learning
strategy & learning
roadmaps for the
organization, including all
Roles & Lines of Business
COMPETENCY FRAMEWORKS LEARNING MODELS LEARNING ROADMAPS
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting was
instrumental in helping us bench-
mark and streamline our processes
which enabled us to run a very
successful L&D function at SAP
Global Delivery right from strategy
to implementation. The team was
very professional and brought an
engagement methodology which
took into account the specific
needs of the L&D function; making
us more effective in catering to our
internal stakeholders.”
Shivaram T, Former Head – HR
SAP Global Delivery

6. Managed Learning
Services
We partner with
organizations to run their
L&D function, either partly or
fully, so that they can focus
on their core business, while
leaving the development of
their people in our expert
hands
Client: India’s foremost Fashion
Ecommerce Company
Implementation
Retained as learning partner
responsible for setting up and
running the learning function,
including policies, processes,
dashboards and training
operations, right from TNI to
Reporting & Analytics
OUR STORIES
LEARNING FUNCTION
OUTSOURCED!
TRAINING OPERATIONS
OUTSOURCED!
TRAINING CALENDAR
OUTSOURCED!
Client: Consulting arm of a
premier IT Company
Implementation
Set up training operations
including policies & processes
and placed resources on-site to
ensure smooth coordination of
end-to-end learning operations
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Provide high quality resources,
monitor and track calendars
and ensure efficient
implementation, including
logistics and reporting for both
Technical and Behavioural
Training Calendars
Customer Speak
“As our preferred learning partner,
Knowledge Tree Consulting
helped us establish our learning
policies & processes and did a
great job taking care of the
learning function, right from
identifying training needs to
fulfilling them.”
Pooja Gupta
Former SVP & Head HR
Myntra Designs & Vector
Ecommerce

7. Training Delivery
We partner with organizations
to deliver standard &
customized learning
interventions whether
Technical, Functional or Soft
Skills, stand-alone or curricula-
based, using innovative &
cutting-edge delivery methods
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting
helped groom & enhance the
performance of our top talent &
young leaders through the
‘’Reach for Excellence’ journey
program which they
conceptualized & executed to
perfection at all our locations.”
Satyam Patnaik
Former VP, Human Resources
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Designed & executed customized
curricula for inducting new-hires & for
transitioning employees into higher
roles in several organizations in diverse
sectors, including tier-2 locations
CURRICULUM DESIGN & DELIVERY
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Designed & ran successful journey
programs to build skills of
managers/leaders and/or top talent with
built-in projects, coaching, assessments,
and tracking of progress while ensuring
workplace implementation & ROI
JOURNEY PROGRAMS
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Helped teams identify and resolve issues,
impacting collaboration & team
performance thru effective diagnosis &
dialogue, thru’ inbound/outbound
interventions, resulting in dramatic
improvement in employee survey scores
TEAMWORK & BUILDING TRUST
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Delivered courses using alternate
methods like Theatre, Storytelling, Video
making, Master Chef, Cocktail making,
Art//Doodling, Music/Anthems,
Crime/Murder, Adventure, Wine/Beer
tasting, Business Simulations etc.
INNOVATIVE DELIVERY METHODS
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Designed & executed short duration
programs on various soft skills to
ensure quick up skilling through highly
focused and effective sessions of 3-4
hour duration
SMARTIES/CAPSULE PROGRAMS
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Delivered programs pan India, Asia &
Africa, ensuring consistency of content
and delivery, to diverse audiences from
CXOs to delivery boys & serve staff, in
a number of languages
MULTI-LOCATION, AUDIENCE-LEVELS,
LANGUAGES,

8. Leadership
Development
We design and implement
Leadership Development
Frameworks in organizations
and help groom potential
leaders to take on critical
leadership roles confidently,
through a blend of assessments,
learning interventions and one-
on-one coaching
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE COACHING
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
Client: IT Product Company
Implementation
Designed & implemented leadership
development framework which
included structured interventions
facilitated through automated systems
Client: IT Product Company
Implementation
Designed & implemented
academies/curricula for People Managers,
Project Managers and Architects
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Designed & executed leadership
programs, visioning and strategy
workshops, innovation leadership
workshops, entrepreneurship
workshops etc. in various organizations
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Coached leaders at the CXO level in
various organizations
“Nirmala and her team formulated
and rolled-out an excellent
Leadership Academy at SAP Labs
India while I was at SAP, which
included a robust framework
based on the 70-20-10 principle.
The automated framework was
easy to use and extremely
effective.”
Ramakrishna Yarlapati
Former Senior VP & Global
Executive
SAP

9. Assessments
We are certified in psychometric
instruments like MBTI, DISC,
TriMetrix, Belbin’s Team Roles
etc. which we use in conjunction
with our learning & coaching
interventions very effectively. We
do 360 degree assessments &
Development Centres. We also
provide Technical Assessment in
various Technologies.
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting
helped assess top talent at our
Salem Center as part of a
specially designed curriculum,
including 1-on-1 debriefs.”
Aditte Julkaa
Former Head, L&D
Capgemini – India BPO
JOB BENCHMARKING PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS
Client: SMB IT Company
Implementation
Did a job benchmarking
study to identify role-
based competencies in a
small and medium sized IT
company. Employees were
then assessed against the
identified competencies.
This was done using
TriMetrix.
Client: Multiple
Implementation
We use various
psychometric tools to make
our learning interventions
more effective. We design
& assess participants thru
self-assessments, pre and
post assessments to
measure increase in learning
in our courses
Client: Multiple
Implementation
We develop question
banks and conduct online
tests in various
technologies for new-hire
recruitment and technical
skills assessments

10. Content
Development
We have the expertise to
develop customized content,
both in Technical and
Behavioural areas. This could
be in various formats,
including PPT, PPT with
Voice, eLearning at different
interaction levels and
Immersive Learning
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Thank you for the high touch
service and responsiveness you
showed in developing great
customized content that was
both engaging and memorable
for our Leadership Development
curriculum”.
Bhanu Chandran
Former VP, Talent Management
- APAC
Northern Trust
Client: Multiple
Implementation
We design and create state
of the art Infographics,
Brochures, Posters,
Presentations etc., using
tools like MS Word, MS
PowerPoint, GoAnimate etc.
PRESENTATIONS &
INFOGRAPHICS
Client: Big Four Consulting
Organization, MNC Bank
Implementation
Designed and created
courses including Slide
Decks, Participant Guides,
Instructor Guides, Case
Studies, Assessments, Ready
Reckoners etc. for Pre-hires,
Induction, Management
courses
COURSE CONTENT
Client: Multiple
Implementation
We do instructional design
and content for eLearning
courses
ELEARNING CONTENT
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Did the GID (Gamified
Instructional Design and
created content for several
immersive learning courses
CONTENT FOR
IMMERSIVE LEARNING

11. Gamification
Learning in a Gamified
environment is very effective
as it is highly visual, hands-on,
exciting and competitive. We
have implemented state-of-
the art solutions in this
futuristic area in several
organizations, in collaboration
with our partners, Antiz
Technologies.*
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting has
partnered with us to bring
Gamified solutions to customers,
by providing support thru’
Gamified instructional design
(GID) and content.”
Srikanth Srinivasaiah
Managing Director
Antiz Technologies
NEW HIRE ORIENTATION
GAME-BASED LMS
SCENARIO-BASED
PROGRAMS
PRODUCT/FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING
Implementation
Created induction
programs for new hires
using a test and teach
approach which is far
more effective compared
to regular corporate
presentations.
Client: Retail Company Client: Retail Company
Implementation
Implemented scenario-
based, customer-
interaction programs
(Retail) taking the learner
thru many real-life
situations & testing
his/her reactions &
responses
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Our game-based LMS
uses our AWE
Architecture to structure
immersive learning
content allowing users to
learn in a Gamified
environment with in-
built learner monitoring Client: Multiple
Implementation
Implemented game-
based solutions for in-
depth product training,
functional training &
training around
inaccessible sites like oil-
rigs etc. through real-life
terrains & 3D visuals
*Please contact us for demos

12. Tools, Systems,
Dashboards
We build tools and systems to
support learning operations in
organizations, from Excel tools &
dashboards to automated systems
for training needs identification,
tracking & monitoring to analysis &
reporting. We have also supported
in the implementation of large
automated Learning Systems in
Organizations.
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“While Nirmala was at SAP Labs
India, she and her team designed,
developed and successfully
implemented a fully automated
training needs identification,
tracking & reporting system, which
helped in the smooth running of
our L&D function.”
Bhuvaneswar Naik
Former VP, Human Resources
SAP Labs India
EXCEL TOOLS & DASHBOARDS TRAINING SYSTEMS AUTOMATED FRAMEWORKS SAP LEARNING SOLUTION
Client: Fashion Ecommerce
Company
Implementation
Created Dashboards for
monitoring & tracking
learning operations
Created Excel based tools
for learning analytics &
reporting
Client: IT Product Company
Implementation
Designed & developed
automated tools for training
needs identification,
approval workflows, course
registration, calendar,
monitoring & tracking,
analysis & reporting of
training in organizations.
Client: IT Product Company
Implementation
Designed & developed
automated systems for the
implementation of the
70:20:10 principle in an
organization, including
Leadership Development
interventions, structured
Coaching and monitoring &
tracking On the Job training
Client: Two subsidiaries of IT
Product Company
Implementation
Supported technical experts
in the end-to-end
implementation of SAP LSO,
including initial data
preparation & subsequent
maintenance.

13. Coaching
We help set up coaching
frameworks and processes in
organizations. Our
experienced and accredited
coaches provide Executive
Coaching, Performance
Coaching, Behavioural/Life
Skills Coaching and also
Coaching for building
competencies in specific areas.
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting has
played a crucial role in
performing diagnostics and
conducting team interventions
including executive coaching for
enhancing trust
and performance within our
leadership teams.”
Priya Prabhu
Former Senior Manager, HR
Novo Nordisk
COACHING FRAMEWORKS
Client: IT Product Company
Implementation
Developed & implemented an automated
tool to structure the whole coaching
process whether 1-on-1 coaching,
mentoring or shadowing, to monitor,
track and assess effectiveness through
well-definded systems
COACHING INTERVENTIONS
Client: Multiple
Implementation
Successfully coached individuals at
different levels in several organizations
including CXOs, in areas such as executive
presence, communication, innovation,
performance improvement, behavioral
skills development etc.

14. Simulations
We partner with providers to
incorporate and run simulations
in our learning interventions,
pertaining to Strategy, Business
Acumen, Working in Teams,
Inter-team Collaboration,
Leadership etc.et
OUR STORIES
Customer Speak
“Knowledge Tree Consulting
helped us run Fort Fantastic, an
engaging and fun-filled business
simulation as part of our
Induction program. We found it
flexible and easy to use while
bringing about valuable learnings
such as Team Work,
Collaboration, Operational
Efficiency etc. to our inductees.”
Prabhakar S
Global Director Accelerator
Honeywell
TEAM BUILDING / COLLABORATION STRATEGY / BUSINESS ACUMEN LEADERSHIP / VUCA
Client: Multiple
Implementation
This Business Simulation is
versatile and can be used to
effectively bring about learnings
in areas like Strategy, Change,
Business focus, Result
orientation apart from Working
in teams, Communication, Inter
team Collaboration, Agility,
Managing conflict etc.
Client: Multiple
Implementation
This computer simulated Business
Management tool is based on
specifically created scenarios that
focus on developing the business
acumen and sharpening the
decision making skills of
professionals. Conflicting
situations induce the Participant
to take decisions under extreme
pressure, as in real-life situations
Client: Multiple
Implementation
This simulation provides teams
with a mission and a challenge.
They must manage within their
resources and given information
to make tough decisions and
execute plans. Participants learn
about empowerment &
engagement, aligning teams to
the big picture, trust & effective
communication within teams and
goal orientation

15. ABOUT US
Knowledge Tree Consulting was set up in 2007 by like-
minded learning professionals who saw the need for a
quality-driven service provider who understood
organizational requirements, having ‘been there and done
that’.
Our USP lies in the fact that we are a one-stop-shop
delivering high-quality learning and development solutions to
a wide range of customers.
The advantage that we bring to the table is, more than forty
years of joint experience, working in and managing large
Learning functions. This helps us anticipate the needs and
exceed the expectations of our customers.
We have a global network of highly skilled, experienced
experts who bring in world-class quality to the classroom,
resulting in highly effective learning interventions.

16. LEADERSHIP TEAM
Nirmala has more than 25 years of experience
in L&D, having worked in senior positions in
companies like NIIT, Microland, and SAP where
she set up the Learning Function and ran it
successfully for over 7 years.
During her years in corporates, she has
garnered a wide-range of experience, right
from setting up & managing the learning
function end-to-end, to training delivery,
designing curricula, assessments, coaching,
automating processes and content
development.
She is a voracious reader, a writer and a
crossword freak. She loves to innovate and is
always game for trying out new stuff.
Anand has around 20 years of experience in
L&D. He has worked in companies like NIS,
Microland, and SAP where he looked after
Training Operations.
He has been responsible for and has
managed learning centres and large training
operations where he has scheduled
programs and managed extensive resources
and logistics. He has set up alliances with
universities and implemented learning
systems in organizations.
He is an avid biker, rock-climber and
adventurer who is always looking for new
roads to travel and new mountains to
conquer.

17. AEROSPACE
Honeywell
Safran
OUR CLIENTS
IT SERVICE
Accenture
Wipro
Brillio/Collabera
Capgemini Technology Services
Sasken
Microland
Quinnox
Aricent
Mindtree
Defiance
Cognizant
TCS
ESSPL
L&T Infotech
Blue Star/Infogain
Sapient
FMCG
Asian Paints
Saint Gobain
Madura Coats
BFSI
ANZ India
AXA
Capgemini Business Services
Northern Trust
Wells Fargo
CONSULTING
Deloitte
SAP Global Delivery
PHARMACEUTICALS
Strides Shasun
Novo Nordisk
Baxter
Biocon
ECOMMERCE
Holiday IQ
Myntra Designs
Reliance Ecommerce
Jabong
IT PRODUCT
SAP Labs India
Hewlett Packard
Sony
Tektronics
Sabre
EDUCATION/TRAINING
IIHT
SAP Education
KWEC
IIM Bangalore
Antiz Technologies
Manipal Education
RPS
EthinkRoots
AUTOMOTIVE
Abharan Motors
Continental
HEALTHCARE
Columbia Asia
SUPPLY CHAIN
Vector Ecommerce
TELECOM PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Broadcom
Reliance Communication
HR SOLUTIONS
Adecco
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Beerworks (Geist)
REAL ESTATE/INFRA
Jones Lang LaSalle
RETAIL
Lowe’s
ENGINEERING/ELECTRONICS
Bosch
VENTURE CAPITAL
Kalaari Capital
MEDIA ANALYTICS
Media IQ Digital
DESIGN & CONSULTANCY
Arcadis
TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS
Rapyuta Robotics

18. CONTACT US