About the Company
Meghmani Finechem Limited (MFL), rebranded as Epigral Limited in 2023, is a prominent entity in the chemical industry. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Gujarat, India, MFL has expanded its footprint to include locations in Brazil, China, and the USA. The company specializes in Chlor-Alkali products and value-added derivatives, operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Dahej, Gujarat—a leading Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in the country. MFL’s Dahej facility is a fully integrated complex with well-established infrastructure and captive power plants, positioning the company as India’s fourth-largest manufacturer of Caustic Soda Lye, Chlorine, and Hydrogen, as well as a leading producer of Caustic Potash, Chloromethanes, and Hydrogen Peroxide. As of recent reports, the company employs approximately 1,000 individuals.
Industry: Chemical
Headquarters: Gujarat, India
Other Locations: Brazil, China, USA
Problem Statement
The company was looking for an impactful outsourced training intervention with a reliable agency for long-term engagement.
Requirements:
- Long-Term training engagement: The company sought a single training agency that could provide structured and engaging programs for a minimum of two years.
- Impact analysis: There was a strong need for a before-and-after assessment to measure the training’s effectiveness and ensure tangible improvements.
- Trusted training partner: The client wanted to collaborate with a reliable agency that had a network of expert trainers across different domains.
When should a company opt for training intervention outsourcing?
Companies should consider outsourcing their training interventions in several strategic scenarios:
- When other critical functions need attention: Outsourcing training allows internal teams to focus on core business priorities and strategic initiatives while ensuring continuous employee development and skill enhancement.
- When the organization cannot hire an in-house L&D team: Organizations that lack the resources, budget, or specialized expertise for a dedicated Learning & Development (L&D) function can leverage external partners like My Sarthi Training to access top-tier corporate training solutions.
- When a company needs to expedite the execution of Training Intervention: Outsourcing enables quick implementation of structured training programs to address urgent skill gaps and drive immediate performance improvements, bypassing the lengthy process of building an internal team or curriculum.
About the Participants
The training program involved a large cohort of approximately 900 participants from various critical departments, including Production, Maintenance, Utility, and Safety. These professionals, with 5 to 25 years of experience and an age group ranging from 25 to 55, predominantly held Bachelor of Engineering qualifications. This diverse group represented a significant portion of MFL’s operational workforce, underscoring the broad impact of the behavioral training initiative on their professional development.
Intervention by My Sarthi Training
To address Meghmani Finechem Limited’s (Epigral Limited’s) need for a structured and impactful behavioral training program and to become their long-term outsourced training partner, My Sarthi Training implemented a systematic and result-oriented intervention:
Step 1: Understanding training needs: My Sarthi Training initiated the process by conducting in-depth meetings with the HR Head and respective HODs to gain a comprehensive understanding of the organizational training challenges and the client’s explicit need for a long-term, structured training engagement.
Step 2: Training Need Analysis (TNA): A robust Training Need Analysis was performed:
- Developed a detailed Skill Matrix and guided HODs in identifying crucial behavioral and managerial skills required for each job description.
- Assessed individual skill gaps across all departments and provided structured guidance to HODs on prioritizing areas for skill development.
- Categorized training topics into three distinct levels: Operators/Technicians, Supervisors/ Engineers, and Managerial Positions, ensuring targeted content delivery.
- Prioritized training interventions based on the comprehensive skill gap analysis and designed tailored programs for each employee level.
Step 3: Training design & implementation
- Created a comprehensive training calendar, meticulously aligning it with the company’s business needs and operational priorities.
- Conducted training programs over a period of four years across MFL’s Ahmedabad and Dahej locations, demonstrating a commitment to sustained engagement.
- Engaged a team of seven expert trainers from My Sarthi Training’s network to deliver 34 structured training programs covering a wide range of behavioral and managerial skills.
- Delivered a remarkable total of 21,000+ man-hours of high-quality corporate training.
Step 4: Training evaluation & impact measurement
My Sarthi Training implemented a rigorous evaluation framework to ensure measurable impact:
- Pre-training assessment:
- Conducted MCQ-based Skill Tests to objectively measure competency levels before the training interventions.
- Post-training assessment:
- Repeated MCQ-based Skill Tests to measure competency improvements after the training, providing clear data on skill enhancement.
- Gathered written participant feedback and recorded video testimonials to comprehensively assess training effectiveness and gather qualitative insights.
- Implemented MAP Cards, a system allowing individual tracking of participants’ implementation of action points and newly acquired skills in their daily roles.
- Organized regular review sessions with HODs and participants for continuous improvement and real-time feedback integration.
- Submitted detailed annual training reports, including robust data analytics on training outcomes and key takeaways for future improvements, reinforcing the long-term partnership.
Key Outcomes & Impact
My Sarthi Training’s comprehensive and long-term outsourced training solution delivered significant strategic and operational benefits to Epigral Limited:
- Complete outsourcing of the training & development function: My Sarthi Training effectively streamlined all training interventions, eliminating the need for internal management burden and allowing MFL to focus on its core chemical operations.
- Number of Full Day Training: 47
- Number of Trainers: 7
- Number of Departments: 14
- Number of Participants: 700
- Number of Man Days: 32,900
- Number of Man Hours: 2,63,200
- No need for a specialized Senior T&D role: Large-scale training initiatives and employee development programs were managed efficiently and expertly by My Sarthi Training, negating the requirement for MFL to hire and maintain an in-house L&D specialist.
- Impactful training with multi-level evaluations: The partnership ensured highly impactful behavioral and managerial training, with effectiveness rigorously assessed through various evaluation methods at different intervals, proving tangible performance improvements.
- Ready reports for management review: My Sarthi Training provided comprehensive training analytics and insights through detailed reports, empowering leadership with critical data for informed decision-making and strategic planning regarding their workforce capabilities.
The strategic partnership between Epigral Limited (formerly Meghmani Finechem) and My Sarthi Training exemplifies the immense value of outsourced corporate training when seeking a reliable, long-term solution for employee skill development. By meticulously understanding needs, implementing a structured approach from TNA to evaluation, and consistently delivering high-quality behavioral and managerial training, My Sarthi Training successfully filled a critical organizational gap. This not only enhanced individual capabilities across 900 employees but also allowed MFL to divest from non-core L&D functions, proving My Sarthi Training to be a truly integrated and impactful “Sarthi” (guide/partner) in their journey of organizational development and workforce optimization.
