Overview
At CEAT, we focus on strengthening our competencies and enhancing our skills. We believe this is imperative if we are to keep pace with the rapidly changing business environment, in India and across the entire world. We apply a well-structured and effective strategy for People Development, addressing individual needs through continuous training, interaction with seniors and flexible modes of self study and analysis. Given these opportunities, it is only natural that our people evolve, passionate about learning, and raring to manufacture and market technologically superior tyres.
The Training Process
Data Collection
  To ensure that data is complete and accurate in all respects, we use a variety of data collection methods including:
 
1.
 Reviewing company plans
 
2.
 Establishing individual training needs through performance appraisals
 
3.
 Structuring individual Development Action Plans
 
4.
 Getting valuable inputs from Vice-Presidents and Heads of departments
 
5.
 Engaging in self analysis
 
6.
 Establishing environmental triggers
 
7.
 Conducting structured interviews
  We analyse our collected data with tools such as DAP report.
Data Analysis
  Once we collect data from all the above mentioned sources, we analyse and categorise it into four broad areas:
 
1.
 Functional
 
2.
 Technical
 
3.
 Managerial
 
4.
 Behavioural
  We conduct specialised training programmes in each of these areas. The table below enumerates the programmes offered.
Training Areas Programmes Offered
Functional
(Knowledge-based skill building)		 Advanced functional training
Cross-functional training

Breakthrough practices
Know CEAT
Technical
(Competence building)		 Technology
Manufacturing process
IT/Computers
TS 16949
Managerial
(Attitude shaping) 		Leadership training
Coaching, mentoring
General management principles
Presentation skills
Time management
Assertiveness training
Behavioural
(Challenging obsolete beliefs and changing mindsets)		 Interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution
Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Team work