Add-on Courses and Certificate Programmes
Group for Institution Development
Group for Institution Development, commonly known as GRID, is a registered society of consultants and trainers founded in 1983 in Bangalore. During its inception, GRID worked with leaders of a variety of organisations and institutions to facilitate them prepare for a constantly changing future.
Founded by A S Vasudevan with the support of the doyen of OD Prof. Late Udai Parekh the Aspirational Goal of GRID is transforming Organisations to be relevant to the challenges of the times. Change management, soft skill training, consultancy to build capacity to lead organizations and L&D are the core competence of GRID.
Since 2005, GRID is re-located in Mangalore and is mainly engaged in conducting workshops and training programmes to a vast majority of clientele.
Our clients include educational institutions, NGOs, youth groups, corporate sector, banking institutions, government departments and religious congregations.
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GRID Programmes
Workshops and Training
Leadership Training Programmes
This participatory workshop will focus on roles and qualities of effective leaders along with other aspects of leadership.Soft Skills for Employability / Productivity
Workshop to improve soft skills or people skills that play a significant role in one’s success in life particularly in one’s profession.Team-building
Workshop that will focus on Teams and Teamwork, Team Development, Trust Building and improving Interpersonal Relationships in teams.Personal Growth
The workshop while reflecting on personal strengths & limitations, will focus on areas of personal growth and set goals through a personal growth plan.Effective Communication
Workshop that will enhance the communication skills of the participants and provide an overview of communication processes and skills.Effective Communication and Customer Care
This workshop will focus on appropriate means of communication and service delivery to the customers, both internal and external.Stepping In
The participatory and interactive programme called ‘Stepping In’ is designed for freshers as they ‘step in’ to the new challenges of higher education.Stepping Out
‘Stepping Out’, focuses on soft skills for employability as students leave the comfort of colleges and head to face challenges of working life.Teacher Effectiveness and Methodologies
This workshop for teachers, tutors and instructor will refresh and enhance the skills, methods and techniques of effective teaching and learning.Effective Communication and Client Service
The workshop will focus on appropriate means of communication and service delivery to the clients, both internal and external.Social Analysis and Indian Situation
Analyse the socio-economic, cultural and political aspects of Indian society and focus on approaches and strategies for development and social action.Our Team
Trainers and Facilitators
A S Vasudevan
Founder
Prof. Joselyn T Lobo
Chief Facilitator
Ms. Ratna Pinto
General Secretary and Consultant
Mr. Jayaprakash Rao
Media Consultant
Ms. Manisha Vasant
Educationist