Dr Ajith Sankar

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Born1979
NationalityIndia
Occupation
  • Mentor
  • Writer
  • Trainer

Dr. Ajith Sankar (born 1979) is a prominent organizational psychologist[1], mentor, writer and trainer hailing from the southernmost part of India, specifically Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, often referred to as the "God's Own Country." He is the son of G. Sankara Warrier and B. Indira. Dr. Ajith Sankar is a distinguished Indian educationist, consultant organizational psychologist, and corporate mentor known for his extensive expertise in personal mentoring, counseling, organizational behavior, and psycho-social development. With over 22 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of professional mentoring, employability, and the establishment of the first-of-its-kind Human Resource Development (HRD) department in an educational institution in Kerala.

Education and Academic Achievements

Dr. Ajith Sankar is an alumnus of Loyola and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Social Work, earning the prestigious University First Rank in Social Work with a Gold Medal. His academic accomplishments extend to postgraduate degrees in Psychology, Business Management, and Counseling.

Professional Contributions

Dr. Ajith has actively collaborated with government projects, educational departments, and corporate entities to provide innovative management and workplace mental health solutions. He focuses on human resource development, institutional wellness, and mentoring, impacting the lives of hundreds of youths from high school onwards through personal mentoring and career counseling services.

Committee Memberships and Academic Affiliations

Dr. Ajith Sankar is a respected member of the review committee for the AICTE PARAKH System (Government of India) and a panel expert for developing the Education Mentoring System. Additionally, he serves as the official speaker for the Kerala University Employment and Career Guidance Bureau. He is a life member of the American Psychological Association and a resource person to UNICEF, Women and Child Development training projects, UGC HRD cell, ASAP, and the Institute of Management Development. His involvement extends to the governing council of NICHE Engineering College (Anna University), and he has been an external professor to both Kerala University and KTU for more than 1.5 decades. Dr. Ajith has played a pivotal role in syllabus and curriculum committees for MBA programs at both universities. Dr Ajith is the pillar behind first farm internship project in a campus in Kerala along with State Farmer Award winner Mr Sujith SV. He had a prominent contribution in setting up the prestigious NICHE Steve Jobs Scholarship[2]

Consultancy and Collaboration

Dr. Ajith's consultancy services have been sought after by various multinational corporations, hospitals, and universities

Inspirational Speaker and Prolific Writer

Known for his inspirational speeches, Dr. Ajith engages diverse audiences, including school and college students, government servants, executives, parents, teachers, and the general public. His teaching and training experience surpasses 10,000 individuals across South India. As a leading columnist and media personality in subjects such as workplace health, mentoring, HR, and career domains, he shares his insights in prominent television channels and news dailies in Kerala, such as Doordarshan[3], Manorama Online[4], Kerala Vision 24 x7[5], Deshabhimani Daily, and other prominent YouTube channels. Moreover, his contributions to ISSN & SSCI journals, approved by UGC, showcase his dedication to scholarly pursuits.

Dr Ajith’s book titled “FINE TUNE YOUR MOJO”, a smart guide to learning is a best seller !!!

Key Focus Areas

Dr. Ajith Sankar's key focus areas encompass employability, workplace mental health, career mapping, work-life balance, personal counseling, and mentoring, along with the formulation of effective strategies for prospective institutional wellness. His professional journey includes significant roles in organizations like HLL, SB College (Director of the First Full-Time HRD department in an Arts & Science college in Kerala), IVL, and HBS Technopark, where he has contributed in various managerial, administrative, and teaching capacities.

References

  1. "About | Psychosocial analyst | Thiruvananthapuram". Mysite. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  2. "Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education". Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  3. മൂല്യ വർദ്ധിതം | VALUE ADDITION |SAMOOHYAPADAM SNIPPETS :- Dr. AJITH SANKAR, HRD & CAREER CONSULTANT, retrieved 2024-01-30
  4. "ബോസിനോടു വഴക്കിട്ടു രാജി വയ്ക്കണ്ടാ; ഗുഡ്ബുക്കിൽ കയറാം നയപരമായി പെരുമാറി". www.manoramaonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  5. Career Builder promo | Dr. Ajith Sankar | Career Guidance Program, retrieved 2024-01-30

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