Samir Mehta

Samir Mehta, MBA

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Global Director, Digital Portfolio & Practice Hub

Current Role

Samir Mehta directs our digital portfolio and practice hub, ensuring that digital learning products and blended learning solutions are designed and delivered seamlessly for clients worldwide. He also facilitates virtual learning experiences and serves as a leadership coach.

Experience

Samir started his career at Infosys Technologies and managed software development for the global tracking database for DHL. After his MBA, he moved to NIIT, an education conglomerate leading strategic initiatives for them in China. His most recent role before joining us was at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he led business development for Thunderbird Online, the online professional development group. He has also served as adjunct faculty at NIIT University for the NU MBA China Immersion Program.

Education

Samir has a PGPM (MBA) degree in Operations & IT, Analytical Finance from the Indian School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication from the Pune Institute of Computer Technology.

Areas of Expertise

Online & Virtual Learning Coaching

More About Samir

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Insights From Samir

Explore how asynchronous online learning boosts leader development with research-based ways to improve self-paced learning through smart design and effective support.
In every career journey, you’ll need to be able to play each of these 4 leadership roles from time to time. The key comes in your ability to select the right leadership role for any given situation, to play it well, and to shift between roles as appropriate.
First-line managers are likely your largest population of leaders. Here's how you can help them develop the key frontline leadership skills they need to succeed.

Research From Samir

Examine 6 strategies for effective digital learning: embrace less is more, enlist C-suite support, use learner-centered design, make leaders into teachers, tap learning partnerships, and remember to measure. Guidance for talent leaders implementing online initiatives.

Featured in Other Publications

By Dave Altman, Chief Research and Innovation Officer, and Samir Mehta, Digital Practice Director, on the Project Management Institute’s blog, on acting like a leader regardless of your job description.