Hello, I am Rashid AP, Development Designer
I CREATE THE DESIGNS
YOU DREAM OF IMPACTING
About Me
I am here to design sustainable impacts.
“When you are in the field of social change, every decision you make shapes your life. You will find a way to systematically solve every obstacle if you truly desire to about change’.”
I am an experienced development designer and practitioner with a strong background in leadership and driving social change. I specialise in organisational design, development, change, knowledge, and project management. My proven track record of successfully implementing changes sets me apart, which should give you confidence in my abilities.
Currently, I am involved in consulting work in various sectors such as media, arts and crafts, socio-political movements, disability, e-commerce, education, and business strategies. My focus is on:
– Organization Design and Development (OD)
– Change management
– Knowledge Sharing and Management -KS
– Business Development and Communication
– Strategic Management
– Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
– Resource Mobilisation and Donor management
– Social Inclusion, Research, and Training
Significant achievements mark my academic and professional journey. I hold an MA in Development degree with a Public Policy Specialization from Azim Premji University Bangalore. I have further honed my skills through an Organization Design and Development Fellowship from Wipro Foundation and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Certification from HCL Foundation.
I have set up organisations and built verticles to create successful models using dialogic organisation design and Design thinking tools.
My entrepreneurial skills have been tested in creating successful business models, focusing on individual entrepreneurship development and marketing strategy. This should instil confidence in my ability to navigate the business landscape.
My financial management skills have been tested as I have raised more than 20 crores for developmental projects throughout India. This should instil confidence in my ability to manage and mobilise resources effectively.
My unwavering commitment to continuous learning underscores my adaptability and growth mindset. In the future, I aim to lead a large-scale project that will significantly impact social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
What I Expert at
Development Designs
Plays a crucial role in social impact projects by applying design thinking and principles to create solutions that address societal challenges and improve people’s lives
Organisation Design and Development (OD)
Organisational design and development is organising people within a structure that will support an organisation’s mission, goals and activities to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Strategic Management
Strategic management is the process of developing and implementing plans to help an organization achieve its goals and objectives.
Project Management
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and executing a project to achieve its goals within a specified budget and timeframe.
Resource Mobilisation
Resource mobilization is the process of acquiring the resources needed to achieve a goal. This can involve a variety of resources, such as financial resources, human resources, and physical resources.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
In 2013, India became the first country in the world to make CSR mandatory for certain companies.
Under the Companies Act, 2013, all companies with a net profit of more than INR 5 crore (approximately USD 700,000) are required to spend at least 2% of their average net profit over the preceding three years on CSR activities. Companies have a wide range of options for CSR activities,
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a combined term for the processes set up by organizations such as companies, government agencies, international organisations and NGOs, with the goal of improving their management of outputs, outcomes and impact. Monitoring includes the continuous assessment of programmes based on early detailed information on the progress or delay of the ongoing assessed activities. Evaluation involves the examination of the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of activities in the light of specified objectives.
Process Facilitation
Process facilitation is the art and practice of helping a group of people to work together effectively to achieve a common goal. A process facilitator is a neutral third party who helps to create a safe and productive environment for discussion and decision-making.
Deepening dialogues
Deepening dialogues are conversations that go beyond the surface level to explore complex ideas and perspectives. They are characterised by open-ended questions, active listening, and a willingness to challenge one’s own assumptions.
Deepening dialogues can be challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. They can help us to learn more about ourselves and the world around us, and they can build stronger relationships with others.
Leadership coaching
Leadership coaching is critical in today’s digital age. Companies and information move so fast that it’s easy to get left behind by competitors. To remain competitive, organizations must continually hire and develop their top talent. Not only that, they also must retain that top talent year over year.
One of the best ways to develop and retain top talent and ensure maximum company performance is through superior leadership coaching services. Investing time and resources into developing leadership talent with transformational coaching sounds like a great idea, but if your organization doesn’t know what to look for in coaches, processes, and results, your team may struggle to improve.
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