The Walnut Journal

Notes on coaching, growth and leadership

The science, the practice, and the play behind better humans at work.

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Manager Engagement in India Fell 9 Points in a Year: What HR Should Do Before FY27

Gallup's data shows manager engagement in India fell from 39% to 30% in one year. Why managers are disengaging faster than their teams, and a 6-step checklist for HR.

Yash Gupta
15 October 2026
2 min

Employee Engagement in India: What Actually Moves the Needle in 2026

Global engagement sits near 21%. Here is what actually moves the needle in 2026 — and why your managers, not your perks, decide who stays engaged.

Walnut Journal
27 July 2026
2 min

How to Build a Learning and Development Strategy That Actually Delivers

A practical framework for building an L&D strategy that ties skills, coaching and measurement to real business outcomes — for Indian HR teams.

Walnut Team
27 July 2026
2 min

Competency Mapping: How to Build a Framework That Drives Development

A step-by-step guide to competency mapping for HR leaders: build a framework, assess proficiency and turn skill gaps into real development.

Walnut Team
27 July 2026
2 min

The GROW Model: A Practical Guide to Coaching Conversations That Work

The GROW model explained: goal, reality, options, will. A practical guide to structured coaching conversations for managers and professionals.

Walnut Team
27 July 2026
2 min

How to Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP): A 2026 Guide for Indian HR Leaders

Learn how to create an individual development plan (IDP) that drives growth and retention. A step-by-step framework, template and examples for HR leaders.

Walnut Team
27 July 2026
2 min

Skill Gap Analysis: How to Find the Gaps That Are Actually Slowing Your Team Down

How to run a skill gap analysis that produces action, not a spreadsheet. A five-step process, templates and 2026 India L&D data for HR leaders.

Walnut Journal
27 July 2026
2 min

360-Degree Feedback: How to Run a Process That Actually Changes Behaviour

360-degree feedback only changes behaviour when paired with coaching. A 2026 guide for Indian HR leaders: research, rollout steps, and pitfalls to avoid.

Walnut Team
1 July 2026
2 min

First-Time Manager Training: How to Set New Managers Up to Succeed

Why 60% of new managers fail in two years — and how to build first-time manager training that sticks. A practical 2026 guide for Indian HR leaders.

Walnut Team
1 July 2026
2 min

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