This document describes a new course in People Analytics offered jointly by XLRI Jamshedpur and The Second Wind (TSW). The course aims to teach HR professionals how to use data analytics to improve people management and leadership. It will cover topics like descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics. The course is designed for graduates with 2-5 years of HR experience or non-HR managers with 5+ years of experience. It will be taught live on Saturdays over 6 months by experts from XLRI and include lectures, case studies, exercises and a live project presentation.

1. The Future of HR Management

2. INTRODUCTION
Data is improving the world in many ways,
so why shouldn’t it benefit the world of
Human Resource Management. This thinking
led us, XLRI Jamshedpur and The Second wind
(TSW), to formulate this futuristic
course, People Analytics.
With this course, you will be able to succeed
as an HR professional who has the skills to find
solutions and has a deeper understanding
of data and people management.
It will also describe how people analytics could be
used for effective leadership, managing
organisational culture and planning interventions.

3. WHY STUDY PEOPLE ANALYTICS?
Companies all over the world
are developing data analytic
capabilities in HR
35%
Indian companies are developing
data analytic capabilities in HR
83%
Companies currently have potential
to hire and develop People Analytics
in HR
91%
Openings have been advertised across
HR portals in the last few months alone.
(Approximately)
1000=1 100
‘ ‘Data is this century’s
cash cow, so why shouldn’t
everyone cash out from it.

4. PROGRAMME USPS
Interact live
with expert Faculty
from XLRI
Specialised
virtual classroom
delivery tool.
Peer based
learning and
networking
Present insights
relevant to your
own project
Develop
your own
analytical theme
Completion
certificate
from XLRI for
successful
participants
Understand application
of tools like R, Python,
MINITAB, SPSS,
spreadsheet modeling
etc
Mathematical or
Statistical expertise
not required

5. • Evidence Based Approach
• People Analytics Continuum
• People Analytics Process:
Designing a Project
• Analytical Foundations of
HR Measurement
• Bringing HR and Finance
together
• Types of HR Metrics
• Developing Proprietary
Metrics for your
organization
• Introduction to Predictive
Analytics Tools
• Choosing Predictive Analytics
• Models for Quantitative Data
• Working with Qualitative Data
• Interpreting Predictive
Analytics Results
• Responding to HR Challenges
through Prescriptive Analytics
• Prescriptive Analytics as a Process
to Influence Stakeholders
• Contextualized Prescriptions
• Optimization through
Prescriptive Analytics
Introduction to
People Analytics
Descriptive
Analytics
Predictive
Analytics
Module
Module
Module
Module
Prescriptive
Analytics
PROGRAMME CONTENTS

6. PEDAGOGY
Live
Lectures
Case
Studies
Analytical
Exercises
Experiential
Evaluation
Live Project
Presentation
Feedback in
Small Groups

7. ELIGIBILITY
Graduates or Diploma Holders
from a recognized university
(UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in
any discipline with 2-5 years of work experience
in the field of HR at the time of application.
Non-HR managers, with a minimum of
5 years of work experience
at the time of application.
MBA from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State
Government) with minimum of 3 years of work experience in the
field of HR at the time of application
10 + 2 +3 MBA NON - HR

8. Dr. Gloryson Chalil,
A fellow from IIM Bangalore, Dr. Gloryson teaches electives such as
Strategic HRM, Organisational Change and Development, and other
core courses at XLRI. He worked in three different sectors
(Agriculture, Manufacturing and IT) as the in-charge of HR
department and is also involved in various consulting assignments
with government and corporate sectors. His current research interests
include linkages between HR and organisational performance, human
resource architecture, attrition management and engagement
initiatives. Right now he is also serving as the coordinator for
Organisational Behaviour, in XLRI Jamshedpur.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

9. PROGRAMME DURATION & COURSE SCHEDULE
Every
Saturday -
3 pm – 6 pm
6
Months
Programme
Duration
Programme
Schedule
Programme
Fees
70,000/-
+ GST
(as applicable)

10. ADMISSION SCHEDULE
Last Date of Admission 28th
March 2018
1st
April 2018Programme Start Date
Contact: Vinod Malkani
Mobile No: 9833272170
Email address: vinod.malkani@timesgroup.com

11. TSW
TSW is an initiative by the Times Professional Learning (TPL) for working professionals who are keen to hone their skills, add value to their work and climb the
corporate ladder for a more rewarding career. With a vision to make world class education accessible to aspiring business leaders through strategic collaborations,
TSW’s passion for excellence and a belief that ‘Executive Education Empowers’ works hand in hand with the organisation’s aim to impart knowledge to business
professionals nationwide.
TIMES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (TPL)
TPL is a unique education initiative from The Times of India Group with a vision to fulfil aspirations of millions of learners, by making excellence accessible through
learner-centric innovations and global collaborations.
THE TIMES GROUP
The Times of India Group, founded in 1838, is India’s largest and most trusted diverse media house with an unmatched presence in the sub-continent across varied
platforms including Publishing, Radio, TV, OOH and Online media.
XLRI
XLRI is India’s oldest business management school. Founded in 1949 by a few visionary Jesuit Fathers with an intention to position itself as the lynchpin of societal
change, XLRI has always strived to be a management school with a difference. Nurturing integral growth of students, along with their academic excellence has been
the distinctive feature of XLRI since its inception.