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About Me

Abhinandan Chatterjee | Senior Consultant – L&D
Blogger & Writer @ www.abhinandanchatterjee.com

Location:
India, Gurgaon (Delhi - Ncr)
Current organization:
I Train Consultants (I) Pvt.Ltd
Past organizations:
serco limited, Innova Systems, MTB , Cleave Global
Current role:
Senior Consultant - L&D
Gender:
Male
Areas of expertise:
Adult Learning Theory, Learning and Development, Leadership development and coaching, human behavior, Human resource consulting
I am:
Blogger, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Explorer, Foodie, Life mentor, Performer, Writer/Editor
Associations:
CPP Corporation des Psychologues, Stonebridge AC Alumnii, Army School Alumni Association, Child Relief and You, Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists (AEPT)
Languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali
My website links:
My Blog, My Firm, Storyfication
Universities:
University of Stonebridge, BIPM, The Army School
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I'm passionate about

Learning - The greatest gift for mankind !

An idea worth spreading

Humanware works - Assisting adults learn and grow - I believe 'Learning is not compulsory, neither is change, nor is survival.' www.humanwareworks.com. Another project that i am working on is a new encyclopedia of stories at www.storyfication.com - keeo learning.

Talk to me about

What do you intend to learn? Your views on learning in context to life and times. Anything else that interests you - i am here to share only what i listen and learn

People don't know that I'm good at

Adventure Sports,Poetry and Puzzles

My TED Story

The first time I heard about TED was from a friend. I've been in love with it ever since. Am passionate about speaking and enabling learning, TED does the same thing. Some vibe going on here ! Recently, I also spoke at a Tedxevent about non conformity and its impact on learning.. It was amazing.

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  • A reply on Conversation: What guidelines would you give someone preparing a TEDx talk?

    Apr 18 2012: Thank You, I am glad you found it interesting and hopefully stimulating:)

    While it is true that the organizers have a lot on their plates , I also feel that when you handle some else's baby, you do it their way and if you want to do it your way - get your own baby. ..
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    A comment on Conversation: What guidelines would you give someone preparing a TEDx talk?

    Apr 17 2012: Rawan Al-Wazzan Thanks for the thread - I feel this is an important topic as TEDx should be no less than a TED event. The ideas should be worth it, the speakers should be fun and up to the task. Conviction is the key and it should count.

    I like Tofig's point about getting doers and not talkers. Or at least someone genuinely passionate about what they are trying to say.

    I gave a tedxtalk last year and that was a huge learning experience for me.( http://bit.ly/HQj525 ) I have listed down some key points that I would keep in mind before selecting a speaker.

    Balance speakers across the event - Have people who are known and people who are great at what they do at the same event. It is hard to get both these qualities in everyone. This will stop the TEDx events from becoming boring.

    Community creates comfort - Its easier to connect for the speakers if they are from similar/ or linked communities as the audience. As a listener, i need speakers I can relate to.

    Everybody likes a good show - While people have fantastic ideas, but not all are good speakers. They need to understand that TED is doing them a favor by inviting them and the not other way round. So they must practice. Hardwork is must and the organizers must make this a point.

    For Organizers - Before selling the idea to a speaker, Sell the Idea of TED. If they seem to believe in the opportunity, only then take it forward. Ego hurts ones ability to learn and share and the event should not be a tussle between the speakers. (Saw this happening in a TEDx event I went to.

    Lastly, TED is not an advertising opportunity and should never be treated like one. The rules for TEDx; if followed diligently will tackle a of these things. The challenge is that in lot of communities,these rules are disregarded leading to the bad state of some talks.

    Hope it helps, having said that it also important to gather a meaningful audience which seems to be a thing that a lot of organizers end up ignoring. That drives the speakers

  • A reply on Conversation: Let's share 1 story everyday to change the world for good. Making storytelling a part of everyday life to create an emotional & moral balanc

    Mar 29 2012: Thanks for stopping by Mary M.

    I am looking forward to the story you would share.

    Cheers.

    Abhi

  • A reply on Conversation: Let's share 1 story everyday to change the world for good. Making storytelling a part of everyday life to create an emotional & moral balanc

    Mar 29 2012: Thanks RH,

    I was expecting more responses too. Never the less, I will post it again when this is over.

    We can always keep collecting :)

    Cheers. Thanks again.

  • A comment on Conversation: Let's share 1 story everyday to change the world for good. Making storytelling a part of everyday life to create an emotional & moral balanc

    Mar 25 2012: Thanks RH, Your story is inspiring to say the least.

    I have been out and could not respond earlier - sorry about that.

    Will add this story to the encyclopedia. Thanks.

    You can read it at http://storyfication.com/2012/03/26/sbp12-humbled-by-life/

  • A reply on Conversation: Are you a conformist or a non conformist?

    Mar 13 2012: True That.

    Non-conformity is a lot more than a kool title. It is a mindset or an attitude and cant be chosen overnight.

    It is certainly more about belief and believing in the right. Thanks for your perspective.

    Cheers

  • A comment on Conversation: What do you expect the dominant language of the world will be in 50 years?

    Mar 12 2012: JAVA is a good option. I don't know how people will speak it though :)

    Jokes apart. English is here to stay i guess. While Mandarin comes close, it's a distant thought (Farther than 50 years) because I don't see how a French person could end up speaking Mandarin by choice.

    Cheers

  • A reply on Conversation: Are you a conformist or a non conformist?

    Mar 12 2012: Hi Spencer,

    Sorry for being so late in replying.

    I'm sailing on a similar boat as you. Again and again I keep reaching the conclusion that I am a mix of both too. Just trying to learn more.

    Thanks for your response. Cheers

  • A reply on Conversation: Are you a conformist or a non conformist?

    Mar 12 2012: Sure Solidus,

    It will be great to connect. You can spot me on FB as Abhinandan Chatterjee or post a link where I can connect with you.

    Cheers

  • A reply on Conversation: Are you a conformist or a non conformist?

    Mar 12 2012: Hi Krisztián,

    Great question. Let me try to answer,

    Non-conformity is the norm only because more and more people are beginning to believe themselves. That is what non conformists should do as well.

    If I try to be a non-conformist only to be one, for the sake of it, it is just a waste of time. What matters is if i learn from the non-conformist world and develop that learning into something of my own. Something that I believe in.

    To sum it up - 'Learn more to try more' That is what anyone should do, specially if he/she think of themselves as a non-conformist.

    Cheers
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