Target

Employed business acumen and consulting experience to analyze workforce trends and steer data-informed strategic decision-making for senior corporate leaders.
•	Leveraged organizational structure knowledge to pre-empt conflicts and facilitate effective change.
•	Educated business partners to enable a shift towards data-driven decision-making, fostering collaboration with business teams.
•	Led people analytics project team during COVID-19, developing tools to monitor its impact on the workforce and retail business.
•	Utilized labor market insights to align external market realities with internal strategies at Target.
•	Played a pivotal role in shaping Target's 'return to office' strategy in response to the evolving 'future of work' by leveraging data insights. 
•	Fostered constructive working relationships through mutual respect, active listening, negotiation, and open discussion.
•	Applied a scientific approach to problem-solving, delivering consistent, predictable, and trusted results.
•	Gained profound insight into career values at Target, tailoring strategic workforce plans to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

Lead Business Consultant People Analytics & Insights

Directed the development and implementation of strategic workforce plans (SWP), leading to optimized resources and operational efficiency to meet changing business needs and contributing to the growth and achievement of business objectives.
•	Oversaw a workforce of over 7,000 and managed a $690M resource budget, providing strategic advice to executive leadership on workforce needs, incorporating macro trends, competitor analysis, and people analytics.
•	Identified and spearheaded a $55M resource automation reduction initiative, educating and guiding leaders through the initiative's potential organizational impact.
•	Collaborated with HR, utilizing talent analytics for succession planning, talent reviews, year-end performance, compensation processes, employee development, diversity, and organization design.
•	Initiated and led a productivity study for 766 cross-functional merchandising roles to identify and rectify workflow inefficiencies.
•	Led cross-functional planning teams of up to 30 members from diverse departments, promoting collaboration and unity in creating workforce strategies.

Lead Business Consultant - Strategic Workforce Planning 

As a strategic HR Systems Manager, I optimized core HR systems, driving process improvements and enhanced data security. My collaborations led to the developing of effective HR programs, policies, and processes, and I became a trusted advisor offering detailed consultations and analysis. I significantly reduced report production time by 90% and user downtime by 25% through system improvements and spearheaded a successful $250K HR charting software upgrade.

Senior Systems Analyst

As a critical player in HR Systems support, I led initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of core HR systems, managed integrations, and improved data security access. My efforts included redesigning the hierarchy reporting system, leading praised training sessions for HR Operations, and updating data security to enable swift and secure access for over 1,200 new users annually.

Systems Analyst - HR Operations 

OptumHealth

As a strategic business leader, I converted product strategies into sustainable business models, overseeing internal projects and developing operational reporting systems. My analytical skills guided resource allocation, improving department performance, and the creation of productivity measuring tools. I also led monthly planning sessions with senior leaders, focusing on business results.

Senior Business Analyst Consultant - Care Solutions

Leveraging strong analytical skills, I transformed complex datasets into compelling presentations, enabling senior leadership to strategize effectively. My expertise in business and financial analysis contributed to creating impactful productivity reports and designing innovative reporting tools, resulting in enhanced management efficiency across significant divisions.

Business Analyst - Care Solutions

US Bank

I spearheaded the transition of clients' online banking to a new system, defining project parameters, mitigating risks, and determining business requirements while effectively managing a dedicated team.

Project Coordinator - Treasury Management 

Welcome to my profile! I am an established professional who uniquely fuses a robust HR strategy and scientific approach, particularly in strategic workforce planning and people analytics. With a strong foundation in Biology and Chemistry, I am adept at applying rigorous scientific methodologies to solve complex business problems, setting me apart in the field.

Fueled by a continuous pursuit of learning, I diligently apply this blend of knowledge in novel and impactful ways, drawing from my varied experiences in retail, healthcare, and banking. These experiences have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of diverse business needs and challenges.

My strength lies in using historical experiences and trends to craft comprehensive strategies that harmoniously align organizations with their human capital. My intellectual curiosity propels me to dive deep into complex situations, extracting insights crucial for developing robust workforce strategies.

As a certified planner and consultant, I strive for consistency in my processes and results, offering predictability and trust in my professional approach. At the same time, my creativity stimulates me to look beyond conventional methods and develop novel strategies for workforce planning and people analytics. With an inherent ability to foster harmony, I adeptly unify diverse teams toward achieving organizational goals.

At Target, I spearhead initiatives to redefine workforce analytics, blending my scientific background with my business acumen. Leveraging my data analysis and visualization expertise, I influence strategic decision-making, striving to set new industry standards in HR analytics.

Equipped with an MBA, a Strategic Workforce Planning Certificate, and a Bachelor's in Biology, I actively seek networking and knowledge-enhancing opportunities. If you're interested in discussing strategic workforce planning, people analytics, or potential collaborations, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn messaging.

Jared E Johnson

People Analytics | Strategic Workforce Planning | Labor Market Insights | Advising Retail & HR Leadership

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Pls write to know more business@expandnext.com

Into market insights, consultative sales, growth, strategy and design business model

Business Consultant

PRIMEONE

Interim Executive, taking care of - 

- Digital strategy and knowledge management 
- Initiatives - new service line 
- Process Implementation 

Please reach me at indranil@primeone.in

Director - Innovation and growth (retainer)

Growth Thinkers LLP

Lead the Customer acquisition and on-boarding, Retention and account management 
Lead go-to-market strategy, sales pursuits, new initiatives 
Lead Service Advocacy 
Manage Consultative sales programs

VP - Growth and Consulting (retainer)

Francorp, Inc.

The role of Franchise Consultant is Agile customer driven in nature. The consultant expected to understand the purpose of engagement, design as per the client requirement, get the resource align to particular client, time check, and final deliverable with the assurance of answering all the FAQs

Client Servicing (CXO level) is the core of the role. Account managed different brands for Bangalore and other selected parts of South India. 

Liaise with the Retail expert in-house and external agency to make the brand Franchise ready in different geography 

Played anchor roles to manage the project delivery as per MoU with clients ( franchise brand) from start to end. 

Cross functional team management to drive on time delivery

Franchise Consultant

+  Worked closely with Product Management global team for commercial PC
+  Had the opportunity to introduce strategic marketing communications in the B2B space 
+  Manage Product Strategy road-maps for commercial Business units 
+ Technology Trend-spotting
+ B2B Content creation  - Battle cards for worldwide sales reps (Commercial PC)
+ Ad hoc project delivery ( pricing, CI , newsletter , go-to-market)

Product Insights Consultant ( Commercial PC business )

+ Timely delivery of Market Intelligence reports
+ Deliver high level ad-hoc project with direct impact on product delivery of HP software partner 
    management team
+ Managing the analytics deliverable for the world wide accounts ( gaming, education, 
   productivity, finance and other application software) which is shipped along with HP consumer 
   PCs
+ Bi-annual TAM (Target Addressable Market ) delivery 
+ Cross team collaboration projects

Market Insights Consultant ( Consumer PC business )

Infiniti Research

+ Market research Analyst in the Custom Research team in Infiniti Research, Bangalore.
+ Lead projects as individual contributor and team leader for different MR project involving market 
    insights, competitive intelligence and consultative research. 
+ Primary research enthusiast - helped reduce project run-time by 30%

Senior Market Research Analyst

Max Hypermarket India Private Limited

Market study on Pricing (Bangalore) 
Market study on In-store Product Placement for different product category/sku
Market study/analysis and reporting

Intern

Practicing Business advisory since 2016 and had helped national / multi national  brands in its expansion process in India.
Other services includes:
Liaison services
Finding local partner/ investors / franchisee 
Help businesses and individuals take informed decisions to achieve goals 
   --- to achieve the business goals you can hire me part time, full time /as a retainer 

How I  help you taking that "informed" decision -

- by giving you market insights pointers specific to your need
- by directing you to the right available information ( help you validate your thought process)
- by connecting you to the right people in the business / within your domain 
- etc 

https://expandnext.com

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Moments in the Break Room!!!! ☕ 💭 📍 


A new global study by Ashley Madison in collaboration with YouGov reveals that India sits in second place worldwide when it comes to adults who admit to engaging in romantic relationships with colleagues. 

According to the survey, 40% of Indian respondents said they are currently in, or have previously been in, a workplace romance – just behind Mexico at 43%.
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🤔 Based on the survey mentioned above, would it be an oversimplification to conclude that the rise in workplace romance in India reflects not only increasing social liberalization but also a deeper symptom of low-engagement work environments?
Routine, process-heavy roles often create emotional voids that colleagues naturally fill for one another, which can blur professional boundaries.

Could long working hours which is often promoted by industry veterans and widely debated topic on social media on work–life balance/ WLB, also be contributing to this trend ? 

Employee interactions are cultural signal that many Indian workplaces are ignoring. Instead of focusing on relationship, orgs focus on the work environment that enables them. 

Are employees learning?
Are roles designed for mastery?
Are teams motivated by outcomes instead of presence?
Are we giving people meaningful problems to solve?
When success is measured by hours, not outcome!


#fridaydiscussion #worklife #culture

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Exceptional times need exceptional planning... not necessarily.

Besides, this is an appreciation post for the confidence and learning we gain from such requests. However, I wanted to seek your opinion regarding these kinds of DMs - are these profiles even genuine?  * Since I’m completely organic and not a paid promoter :)

Should I be more risk-tolerant and accept 12x more such requests? 😄

Would appreciate any thoughts or opinions on this — attaching the details below. TIA!

#linkedInHelp #seekingadvice

Couple of things+ happened in the world of #AI 

➡️ The Trump administration is not planning to sell its most advanced AI processor ( Blackwell chip) to China, tightening export controls on cutting-edge semiconductor technology

➡️ Intel now partners with Nvidia instead of competing. Geopolitical situation is driving the change in the US semiconductor market  

➡️ China just told its data centers: If you’re taking state money, you’re only buying local AI chips ( state-funded AI projects ditch foreign chips entirely).  That’s bad news for American tech giants like Nvidia, Intel, and AMD? , and great news for Huawei and the gang !! 

Source: Reuters, Yahoo finance 


Detailed analysis on demand, for custom research pls DM

Mid-life crisis produces better content than most content strategists on LinkedIn.


When life hands you a rough experience and shakes your comfort zone, that’s the inflection point. That’s when you start thinking deeper, speaking clearer, and churn out best paragraphs you never knew you could.

Pain has a way of turning people into philosophers, and sometimes, thought leaders 🥸 🤩 🚀 
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Few studies / research have been conducted in this area. 

Citation:

Niehaus, L. (2019). From crisis to awakening: an exploration of midlife experiences from a positive psychology perspective. University of South Africa, Pretoria.  This qualitative, ethnographic dissertation explores midlife experiences through interviews with six middle-aged people. It finds that midlife transitions can bring wisdom, creativity, hope, courage, and responsibility. Rather than simply being a crisis, midlife can be a major turning point.

Rosenberg, S., et al. (2024). Crisis and Growth: Narrative Processing of Difficult Experiences in Midlife. Journal of Adult Development .
This paper uses a narrative psychology framework: middle-aged adults re-story their negative midlife events into coherent life narratives. Themes include “redemption” (turning negative experiences into meaning), agency, and reflection.

Infurna, F. J., Gerstorf, D., & Lachman, M. E. (2020). Midlife in the 2020s: Opportunities and Challenges. American Psychologist.

Plewa, S. (2018). Through Midlife Crisis to Personal Growth. Master’s Thesis, City University of Seattle

Creativity and Resilience: Creativity From, or Through Adversity?” — M. Forgeard, 2023. 


quick #research #Psychology #observation #MR on #linkedInTrends

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. 
The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five UN-recognized regions.

In 2025, Brasil will have the honor of hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which will take place in Belém, Pará. The chosen city will provide the world with a unique platform to discuss climate solutions, firmly rooted in the heart of the Amazon.

10th Nov - 21st Nov 2025, 📍 Belém

#cop30 #news 

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Open article: What is COP30 and why does it matter? | CNN by edition.cnn.com

What is COP30 and why does it matter? | CNN

In many organizations, sugar-coating becomes the default currency. The bread and butter of corp life. After all, naming the obvious (the real problem) feels risky when entire structures are built on maintaining comfort. 

the paradox: 

Very thing we fear exposing is often the very thing holding us back. Specially when stakeholders invest in growth and transformation projects.

Most companies aren’t built to handle blunt truth but are built to manage perception. And that's why change management so often becomes “managed change” !! 

we are witnessing a few cases with AI projects. AI is the golden word for restructuring ... 
 
Leaders work hard to build a culture of openness, not ambiguity.
Rest just manage teams.

“If you were in the middle of the room the whole time, why can we not find a single witness to corroborate your testimony?”
It’s funny ... until you realize how often this happens in organizations.
The most obvious truths are frequently the ones leaders overlook. 
Not because they lack intelligence, but because:
- People do not feel safe naming the real issue
- Teams normalize dysfunction
- Leaders become accustomed to operating with partial information
- Success masks underlying fractures
- Culture rewards harmony over candor
In my coaching and consulting work across 44 countries, I’ve seen this pattern everywhere, from startups to Fortune 50 boardrooms.
The “elephant in the room” is not a metaphor.
It’s a leadership competency.
And real question becomes:
- How often is something sitting right in the middle of your organizational “room”… and no one is willing to acknowledge it?
Great leaders do not avoid the elephant. They turn toward it, ask better questions, and create conditions where others feel safe enough to do the same.
Because every transformation, be it organizational or personal, starts with the courage to name what has been obvious all along.

#leadership #team #effectivness #change #success #coaching #organizationalbehavior

Engaging in the exchange of knowledge is a powerful catalyst for personal and collective growth. By delving into the realms of motivation, technology, renewables, management, etc., we open doors to new perspectives and insights. We invite you to join this journey of continuous learning and contribute your thoughts to our collective pool of knowledge. Your input not only expands our understanding but also fosters a community of individuals passionate about these subjects.

Moreover, we would like to highlight that our shared insights hold the potential to be recognized and recommended by the Admins, amplifying the impact of the contributions. Let's initiate meaningful conversations and propel ourselves forward together. Your thoughts are invaluable, and together, we can make a significant impact.

China offered AQI solution to Delhi 

Ms Yu Jing, the Spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India shared their experience with the India so that people can enjoy clear blue skies 🏙️🌏🔅  

The video highlighted five key lessons from China’s fight against smog :-

#China #India #AQI #climate #cleanair

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