Patni wins Golden Peacock Award 2007 for Training Excellence

Patni Computer Systems Ltd on December 11, 2007 announced that it has been named as the winner of 'Golden Peacock National Training Award-2007' by the Institute of Directors, under the Chairmanship of Justice P N Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India and Chairman - Golden Peacock Awards.

The globally recognized Golden Peacock National Training Award identifies excellence in training practices and helps organizations benchmark against the best, setting new standards of training excellence. The winners were selected on the basis of the leading training methodologies demonstrating tangible benefits that training brings to the business, community and society at large. A panel of judges evaluated the effectiveness of the training by assessing clear links between the objectives defined and the outcome. The evaluation criteria also included duration, design, and delivery mode for the various training programs.

Commenting on the award Rajesh Padmanabhan, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Human Resources - of the Company said, "We are honoured to receive this award as it recognizes our continued focus and innovative approach towards training and development. At Patni, we believe that effective training relates with improved business and individual performance."

The Company has a clearly defined roadmap for continuous learning which enhances the intellectual capital of their employees. This is done through a number of focused programmes on technology training, grooming managerial talent and personal improvement.