Meet Our Chief Mentor
Chief HR Strategist & Master Trainer | 27+ Years of Excellence in Human Resource Leadership
At the heart of our HR learning programs is Mr. Shashikant Phadtare, a distinguished HR leader and master trainer with over 27 years of multifaceted experience across manufacturing, IT, and service industries. As our Chief HR Strategist and Master Trainer, Mr. Phadtare brings unmatched depth and insight into the ever-evolving world of human resource management.
A postgraduate in Personnel Management from the prestigious Pune University, Mr. Phadtare has served in senior HR roles with leading organizations such as K. K. Nag Ltd, Digital Group Infotech, and Sellcraft Softech, Winsoft Technologies and Bevit Pharmaceuticals. His expertise spans across performance management, HR operations, talent acquisition, competency mapping, employee engagement, and digital HR transformation.
What makes Mr. Phadtare’s training exceptional is his ability to translate his rich corporate experience into practical learning. As a passionate educator, he collaborates with reputed B-schools and training institutions, delivering engaging sessions on HR analytics, competency frameworks, advanced Excel for HR, Tableau for visualization, team building, soft skills, and interview readiness. His teaching style is hands-on, case-driven, and interactive—ensuring that students not only understand concepts but can apply them in real-world HR scenarios.
He is especially known for guiding students through the practicalities of HR systems implementation.
Beyond his subject mastery, Mr. Phadtare is a mentor at heart—deeply committed to shaping the future HR leaders of India. His ability to connect with students, understand their aspirations, and steer them toward professional success sets him apart.
Choosing to learn under Mr. Phadtare is more than just taking a course—it’s beginning a journey guided by one of the finest minds in HR. If you're an MBA student aspiring to master the skills that today’s HR roles demand, this is your opportunity to learn from a veteran who has walked the path and is now dedicated to showing you the way.


Shashikant Phadtare
Director and Chief Mentor
Trigger Business School transformed my career with practical HR knowledge and essential soft skills. The hands-on approach and AI tools training were invaluable for my growth.
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