Shahid Ahmed

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Senior Manager at GSK

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Shahid Ahmed is a Senior Manager at GSK, specializing in Learning and Development, Vendor Management, and Hire to Retire operations. An Agile HR Certified Practitioner, his career has progressed through leadership roles at DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, focusing on talent development and HR solutions.

Shahid is focused on continuous professional development, recently completing courses in modern business etiquette and showing a keen interest in the application of new technologies like Generative AI and their ethical implications in the workplace.

Unique fact: He is an Agile HR Certified Practitioner with expertise covering the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Agile HR Practices
He is an Agile HR Certified Practitioner, a key credential highlighted in his professional summary, indicating a focus on modern, responsive HR methodologies.
Corporate L&D
His career at GSK and Hewlett Packard has centered on Learning and Development, managing programs and coordinating TDLS support for employees.
Workplace Communication
Recently completed courses on "Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace" and communication via phone, email, and text, showing an interest in professional interaction.

Media Appearances

Shahid has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Senior Manager at GSK
5-2021 - 5-2024
Learning and Development Manager at GSK
4-2017 - 5-2021
Operations Team Lead at DXC Technology
4-2009 - 5-2021
Team Lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
4-2009 - 4-2017
Team Lead Learning & Development at Hewlett Packard

Education

1997 - 2000
Master's degree from Carmel Convent High School

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Insights For Selling To Shahid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shahid is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shahid

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shahid move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Shahid take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Shahid

Personality Compatibility


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