Dr. Pareek's unparalleled vision positioned HR and OD as critical functions in organizational success. His global experiences, translated into this educational toolkit, provided a structured approach to analysing behavioural processes at individual, group, and organizational levels.
Dr. Pareek was not possessive of power. He believed and practiced that the power you get is by your scholarly work and personal conduct. Students and faculty used to respect him for his openness, principled behaviour, and conduct.
Twins” is what many of our colleagues in India called Udai and me at the Small Industry Extension Training Institute (SIET Institute, now known as National Institute for Small Industries Extension Training [ NISIET ]) in Hyderabad where we both were working together for the first time half a...
His donating his body for medical research even after his death symbolises what he stood for all through his life: Extension motivation- to be useful to the larger society.
This book is a timeless, practical, and indispensable resource for anyone serious about organizational growth and people development.
The Authors emphasize the necessity of aligning training programs with organizational goals and individual learning needs. The importance and contributions of all three pillars participants/trainers & organizations) are amalgamated skillfully.
One of the challenges organisations face is ensuring that the employee effectively transfers the knowledge and skills gained fromtraining tothe workplace.
The book looks seriously into how leadership operates in actual organizations, not only the elegant 'visionary leader' illusion propagated but the practical dynamics of power in workplaces.
It is a treasure trove of practical, theoretically grounded, and culturally relevant instruments that will undoubtedly prove invaluable for HRD and OD practitioners.
It is a treasure trove of practical, theoretically grounded, and culturally relevant instruments that will undoubtedly prove invaluable for HRD and OD practitioners.
It is a treasure trove of practical, theoretically grounded, and culturally relevant instruments that will undoubtedly prove invaluable for HRD and OD practitioners.
I realized that he was painfully aware of social issues such as poverty and human rights violations in the country. He was aware of the role organizations played in shaping society and could play a positive role in addressing social issues.
Prof. Udai Pareek was one of those rare original thinkers and practitioner of truly humane values who by their work, life-long dedicated research and writings enlightened and inspired myriad students, scholars, teachers and consultants in his lifetime, and will continue to do so for the coming...
Dr. Pareek, despite his towering contributions, remained deeply humble and grounded. He treated everyone with respect and kindness, embodying values of simplicity, integrity, and service.
Prof. Udai Pareek, the well-known & widely respected applied behavioural scientist, has continuously been involved in the ‘Empowering & Development of People (individuals); Institutions/Organizations; Professionals (BS); and even Corporate/National Leaders for realising their own...
ISABS was one such unique organisation that Udai ji co-founded with like-minded distinguished professionals to make the power of applied behavioural sciences, with the primary mode of experience-based learning, of service to all sections of India.
His rigor on group dynamics and leadership process was inspiring. I had a chance to work together on a few leadership learning programmes in ISABS and, even beyond that, on few OD interventions.
Knew Udai for 44 years but never got to work with him even once. When he gave me a copy of “Training for Development” I asked him to write my name. He wrote “to dear Ramesh with hopes of working together some day”. This was humility defined. During 1987-1990 when he was the...
Samidha Bhatnagar has joined Pearl Global Industries as Chief Human Resource Officer. She has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Samidha was associated with Shahi Exports as associate Vice President. She has been with the group for about 25 years. Also...
Capability development creates this bridge—linking individual advancement to strategic goals. It’s a shared responsibility between employee and manager, driven by tools like the Individual Development Plan (IDP) that enable focused, personalized, and impactful growth discussions.
The workplace is evolving—and so are employee expectations. Flexibility, purpose, and personalised support are now essential. When businesses deliver on these, they unlock more than engagement—they unlock performance.
Gen Z isn’t just looking to join a company. They want to be part of something that aligns with their values and gives them space to grow and influence.
The future of work and labour relations is at a crossroads where technology, global economic forces, and human-centric values intersect.
In a statutorily grounded and factually driven ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Shankarlal Namdeo v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others (W.P. No. 17827 of 2024) set aside a transfer order issued under the guise of Section 12 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention...
The year 2025 marks the birth centenary year of Dr. Udai Pareek, popularly known as the founder, pioneer, and father of the HRD function in India. He was born in 1925 and passed away in 2010. Whatever HR concepts and practices we see today in India Inc. and public Sector undertakings, somehow...
In any organisation, paying an employee for his services is not as simple and ordinary as it appears on the surface. In fact, Compensation and Benefits policy reflects the culture of the organisation. It is exchange of value. It plays a key role in shaping the culture and promoting its values. So...
