STEP from The Hindu Group

Training should be measurable, not assumed. With STEP Pulse, organisations can assess every cohort against CEFR levels before and after training, then see exactly where progress happens and where gaps remain across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Combined with custom learning programmes through STEP for Corporate, decision-makers gain the evidence they need to connect language development with business outcomes, demonstrate ROI and make smarter workforce investments. Move from training activity to measurable impact. . . . #corporategap #issue #communicationgap #generationgap #workculture #genz #businessgap #solution

Corporate communication starter pack: “Can everyone see my screen?” “You’re on mute.” “Let’s circle back.” “As discussed…” “Just following up.” And the legendary: “As per my previous email.” 😌 We laugh because we’ve all been there. But underneath the corporate vocabulary is a bigger question: Are we actually communicating well? Because attending meetings is not communication. Sending emails is not communication. Speaking fluent English is not automatically effective communication. Good workplace communication means being able to: → explain an idea clearly → ask the right question → disagree without creating friction → present with confidence → listen before responding → adapt your message to the person in front of you The workplace doesn't need people who simply talk more. It needs people who can make themselves understood. That’s a very different skill. #CommunicationSkills #WorkplaceCulture #LND #LeadershipDevelopment #STEP

The ad that launched STEP from The Hindu Group — 10 years ago! The problem we set out to solve is still very real today. English skills are still holding millions of young people back from professional success. We've learnt a lot along the way, adapting to the needs of individuals, institutions and companies, and evolving as technology and the world of work have changed. Ten years on, 3 million users, hundreds of colleges and more than a hundred companies have been part of the STEP journey. A huge thank you to everyone who has made it possible — everyone at The Hindu, our customers and partners, and every single member of our fabulous STEP team. Happy 10th Anniversary, STEP! 🎉 Here's to our next chapter. Vijayapadma Srinivas Shailaja R. Srinath Davey Ganeshkumar Ratnam Somdev Chaudhuri Keerthana Ramachandran Hyacintha Maris Subramaniam. R Navaneeth L V

Nobody writes “poor communication” in a project post-mortem.   They write:   “Missed deadline.” “Client escalation.” “Unplanned rework.”   Same root cause. Different name.   A poorly handled conversation delays execution.   An unclear email creates confusion across teams.   An employee who hesitates to speak up may hold back an idea that could have saved the project.   A manager who cannot give feedback effectively can lose trust and performance in the same conversation.   The damage is real. The label simply does not say “communication.”   It shows up as missed deadlines, recurring conflict, avoidable escalations and capable employees gradually losing confidence.   So, the wrong question is:   “Which communication course should we run this quarter?”   The better question is:   “Where, specifically, is communication already costing us performance?”   At STEP, that is where we begin.   Not with a course catalogue, but with the gap itself.   Identify where it is showing up. Create real opportunities to practise closing it. Measure behavioural change, not just module completion.   Because the goal was never simply to help people speak better.   It is to help them work better.   #WorkplaceCommunication #LearningAndDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateLearning #STEPFromTheHinduGroup

Every organisation invests in talent. Yet communication remains one of the biggest barriers to productivity, leadership, and growth. We are curious to understand what leaders, HR professionals, managers, and employees are seeing on the ground. Vote in the poll and, if your challenge isn't listed, share it in the comments. We'd love to learn from your perspective.

AI can rewrite your email. It cannot build your voice. In many workplaces today, the difference between average and exceptional isn’t knowledge, it’s clarity under pressure. Can your teams: • Explain ideas without a script? • Handle unscripted client questions? • Align a room with confidence? Communication capability is no longer a soft skill. It’s an operational advantage. STEP for Corporate helps organizations build this advantage through expert-led, flexible, workplace-embedded training. If communication outcomes matter to your business performance, let’s explore what structured capability building can look like for your teams. Book a meeting with our expert here: https://lnkd.in/gQtRZu6R

As organizations demand greater workplace readiness, academic institutions must evolve beyond curriculum delivery. The MoU between STEP and the Naveen Jindal Foundation marks a focused step in that direction, embedding structured English assessment and employability training at UIET. From diagnostic benchmarking to certification validation, the program ensures communication capability is not assumed, but measured. We are honoured to partner in advancing this vision. . . . . UIET - Kurukshetra University Naveen Jindal Foundation Jindal Steel Ltd. Pundi Sriram

Most organisations train communication. Very few measure it. That’s where STEP Pulse begins. STEP Pulse :: English at Work brings visibility to how English is actually working across teams, enabling leaders to manage improvement with clarity. Understand before you intervene: https://lnkd.in/geeu574m . . #audit #pulse #step #video #intervention

60% of L&D leaders say communication gaps are a key reason teams underperform. Yet most organisations try to fix the problem without first understanding where the gaps actually are. STEP Pulse helps organisations evaluate English communication across Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, so decisions are based on data, not assumptions. . . . #intervene #evaluate #perform

Love teaching? Love English? You’ll love working with Us. We’re looking for trainers who can make learning impactful and enjoyable. Send your CV to the email ID given in the creative. . . . . . #hiring #jobs #vacancy #applications #appilcants