“As AI changes how we work, we must play with AI to learn about AI”
Abhijit Bhaduri is currently working as the General Manager of the Global Learning & Development function at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2022, he worked as a strategic advisor and executive coach to business leaders and organisations in transition. His clients ranged from Fortune 100 companies to startups and large Indian organizations.
He is rated among the top 10 learning experts globally and is a LinkedIn Top Voice. He was the Brand Evangelist for Society for Human Resources Management (India and APAC) and a global influencer for brand Adobe. His weekly newsletter has more than 300,000 subscribers and is a powerful voice shaping the profession.
Described by Forbes magazine as “One of India’s most interesting globalists”. Voted as No 1 HR Influencer on Social Media by SHRM. With more than 800,000 followers on LinkedIn and Twitter, he is one of the most influential voices on talent management. He is on i4cp’s Chief Learning & Talent Officer Board
Author of two bestselling books: The Digital Tsunami; Don’t Hire the Best – how to hire for culture fit. His book Dreamers & Unicorns (Penguin Randomhouse 2022) explains why leadership, talent and culture are the new growth drivers. His much awaited book is titled “Career 3.0 – Six Skills You Need To Succeed In Future.” Penguin Randomhouse plans to launch it in October 2023.
He is the former Chief Learning Officer for Wipro and alumnus of PepsiCo, Colgate and Tata Steel.
He teaches at the program for Chief Learning Officers that is run by the Univ of Pennsylvania. He is a former Member of the Governing Council of MICA. He was honored as “Distinguished Alumnus of XLRI”. He is a Certified Independent Director by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt of India.
His writings have appeared in his columns for The Economic Times and Times of India, Business Line and People Matters. You can find his writings on Forbes, Harvard Business Review, HBR Ascend, Wall Street Journal, SHRM South Asia blog, DDI, Duke Corporate Education, and The Conference Board