Client Profile:
A multinational technology consulting firm with operations across various cities in India, delivering enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 clients.
Engagement Overview:
The organization partnered with TEKMentors to build high-performing engineering teams focused on customer outcomes and continuous improvement. The goal was to transition from traditional output-based delivery to a product-oriented mindset through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
Key Objectives:
- Develop foundational and advanced engineering competencies
- Shift mindset from output to outcome-based delivery
- Improve speed, quality, value delivery, and team happiness
- Foster a learning culture through real-world application and mentorship
TEKMentors’ Approach:
- Foundational Knowledge & Self-Learning:
Introduced bite-sized learning modules, core concept reviews, and self-paced learning to build foundational skills. Structured mentoring sessions provided feedback and assessments to monitor growth. - Experiential Learning:
Employed real-life engineering scenarios where teams practiced skills such as TDD (Test Driven Development), pair programming, emergent design, and continuous integration within immersive, time-boxed environments. - Mentorship & Measurement:
Regular mentoring, fortnightly connect sessions, and skill matrix tracking ensured consistent progress. Teams were evaluated across metrics such as value delivered, speed, quality, and overall happiness. - Dojo & Hyper Sprint Frameworks:
Created dedicated learning spaces (Dojo) and short, intense sprint cycles (hyper sprints) to accelerate learning and adoption of Agile engineering practices. - Tools & Automation Focus:
Emphasized use of tools and automation to drive efficiency and quality at scale across engineering teams.
Key Outcomes:
- Faster Skill Adoption: Rapid upskilling through immersive, hands-on experiences
- Higher Engineering Efficiency: Time savings and focus on outcome-driven practices
- Improved Delivery Culture: Transition from project-based to product-oriented delivery
- Employee Engagement: Teams measured and recognized for value, speed, quality, and happiness
Impact: TEKMentors enabled this global tech firm to evolve into a learning-centric organization with engineering teams capable of delivering continuous value. The experiential model resulted in tangible productivity gains, empowered teams, and a long-term shift toward scalable product-based delivery models.
