About the Company
INOXGFL Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with a strong presence in the chemicals and renewable energy sectors. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, the group operates through its key companies: Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL), INOX Wind Limited, and INOX Green Energy Services Limited. The group is committed to innovation and sustainability across its diverse portfolio, which also includes operations in Germany, Morocco, and the USA.
Industry: Chemicals and Renewable Energy
Headquarter: Noida, India
Other locations: Germany, Morocco, USA
Problem Statement
The INOXGFL Group faced significant challenges in managing and delivering effective training and development programs for its large workforce of 3,500 employees spread across multiple locations, primarily due to operational hassles, infrastructure constraints, and the high costs associated with traditional in-person trainers.
Intervention by My Sarthi Training
To address INOXGFL Group’s challenges in large-scale employee training and to provide a scalable, cost-effective solution, My Sarthi Training implemented a comprehensive digital learning strategy focused on video-based modules.
Step 1: Understanding the requirements
My Sarthi Training initiated the project by conducting detailed meetings with INOXGFL Group’s HR and L&D teams. This crucial first step involved understanding their specific training expectations, current challenges, the diverse audience demographics, various job profiles, and the wide variety of topics that needed to be covered.
Step 2: Identifying and developing comprehensive topics
Collaborating closely with the company’s internal teams, My Sarthi Training finalized a comprehensive list of training topics. These topics were categorized by level (e.g., general awareness, specialized roles) and spanned critical areas:
- Developed Behavioral Training topics:
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Assertiveness and Self-Confidence
- Civility in the Workplace
- Creative Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Delivering Constructive Criticism
- Developing Creativity
- Entrepreneurship
- High Performance Teams
- Improving Self-Awareness
- Leadership and Influence
- Managing Workplace Anxiety
- Self-Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Social Intelligence
- Taking Initiative
- Team Building Through Chemistry
- Team Building for Managers
- Work-Life Balance
- Improving Mindfulness
- Developed Managerial Training topics:
- Future Orientation
- Business Acumen
- Market Leadership
- Customer Delight
- Persuasion for Strategic Influence
- Achievement Orientation
- Managing Self
- Art of Selling
- Long-term Thinking
- Supervisory Skills
- Train the Trainer
- Refined Safety Training content: My Sarthi Training refined existing safety-related training content provided by INOXGFL to enhance clarity and effectiveness. Topics included:
- Safety Training
- Unsafe Acts & Unsafe Conditions
- Hot Work
- Permit to Work
- Near Miss
- Being a Safety Leader
- Canteen Safety and Hygiene
- Bus Driving Safety
- Work at Height
- Confined Space
- PPE
- Job Safety Analysis
- Line Break
- Scaffolding
- Safety Observation
- Incident Investigation
- Two-Wheeler Driving Safety
- Lab Safety
- Safety Induction
- Contract Workers Safety
- Safety Training
- Compliance & Policy training: Refined content for crucial compliance and policy topics such as
- POSH
- SA-8000
- WASH
- Non-Retaliation Policy
- Fair Business Practices
- Performance Management System
- Digital Transformation
- Responsible Care
- General Awareness
Step 3: Content development & refinement
My Sarthi Training designed and developed fresh, industry-specific training content for all critical topics, ensuring relevance and contextualization. Each module was structured to build progressively from basic to advanced concepts, ensuring continuity and flow to keep participants engaged and enhance retention. To reinforce learning, activities, real-life case studies, and job-specific simulations were developed and integrated.
Step 4: Developed test mechanism
Assessments and knowledge checks were created for each topic to evaluate understanding. This allowed for comprehensive pre- and post-training evaluation to track training effectiveness and measure improvements in skill development.
Step 5: Video recording & editing
My Sarthi Training undertook the complete production of high-quality video training modules:
- Screen recording: Captured on-screen presentations, demonstrations, and visual explanations for enhanced clarity.
- Voice recording: Recorded professional voice-overs to explain training content in a clear, engaging tone.
- Video recording: Filmed trainer-led sessions to create a personal, classroom-like experience, even in a digital format.
- Adding animations & videos: Integrated animations and external video clips to simplify complex concepts and make the learning experience dynamic.
- Video editing & refinement: Meticulously edited videos for smooth transitions, visual consistency, and a superior viewer experience.
- Checking & delivery: Conducted final quality checks and delivered polished videos in the required formats, ready for implementation.
Key Outcomes & Impact
The digital learning solution provided by My Sarthi Training brought about a transformative impact on employee training and development at INOXGFL Group:
- Seamless Integration with LMS: All meticulously produced training videos were successfully embedded into the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), enabling systematic access and streamlined utilization for all employees.
- Streamlined Learning Process:
- The HR team gained the ability to easily nominate employees for specific training programs.
- Employees could now access and complete training modules at their convenience, fostering a flexible learning environment.
- Training modules became accessible anytime, anywhere, significantly increasing learning opportunities and employee engagement.
- Automation & Tracking: The digital platform enabled robust automation and tracking capabilities:
- Online tests were automatically conducted to assess knowledge gained and training effectiveness.
- Employee attendance was tracked automatically through the LMS, simplifying record-keeping.
- Feedback was collected systematically after each session, providing continuous insights for improvement.
- Comprehensive reports and dashboards were automatically generated for review by HR and management, providing clear training analytics.
- Automated reminders ensured timely completion of mandatory training programs, boosting compliance.
- Tangible Outcomes:
- Training man-days increased significantly from 2 to an impressive 8 man-days annually, demonstrating a dramatic rise in learning and development hours per employee.
- Achieved 100% compliance for all mandatory training programs across the organization, addressing critical regulatory and safety requirements.
- A centralized training data bank was created, serving as a valuable resource for future reference and ongoing employee development.
When Should a Company Opt for Training Intervention Outsourcing?
Companies should consider outsourcing their training interventions in the following situations:
- When a company has numerous employees spread across various locations, making centralized, in-person training programs logistically challenging and difficult to manage.
- When a company needs to deliver a high volume of training programs to adhere to regulatory, safety, quality, and industry-specific compliances efficiently.
- When aiming to improve outcomes in internal/external audits and enhance positioning in prestigious rankings like “Best Place to Work” or industry excellence awards, indicating a commitment to employee development.
- When the company lacks a dedicated Learning & Development (L&D) team, specialized trainers, or the necessary infrastructure and tools to design, deliver, and track impactful learning initiatives effectively.
My Sarthi Training’s innovative digital learning solution for INOXGFL Group perfectly addresses the challenges of large-scale employee training in a diversified conglomerate. By developing comprehensive, engaging, and easily accessible video training modules and integrating them seamlessly into the company’s LMS, My Sarthi Training empowered INOXGFL to overcome logistical hurdles and significantly enhance its learning and development framework. The tangible outcomes, including a substantial increase in training man-days, 100% compliance, and the creation of a centralized training data bank, underscore My Sarthi Training’s expertise in delivering scalable, impactful, and cost-effective corporate training solutions, truly serving as a “Sarthi” (guide) for organizational growth.
