Services & Consultation
Comprehensive 1-on-1 dissertation coaching for scholars, live institutional research workshops for universities, and evidence-grounded HR policy consultation for organizations.
One-on-One Advisory & Dissertation Services
Dissertation & thesis coaching, research design review, methodology troubleshooting, and publication support for PhD/DBA candidates who need expert eyes on their work before defense. From the first proposal draft to the final oral defense, Dr. Shakil Ahmad works alongside you at every stage — drawing on 15+ years of academic supervision across the UK, Oman, Pakistan, and South Korea with 90+ SSCI Q1 publications (H-index 39).
Proposal Stage
Assistance in Proposal Writing
Building a proposal that clears committee review the first time: a clear problem statement, justified methodology, and objectives answerable within your timeline.
- Clear Problem Statement Formulation
- Justified Methodology & Research Design
- Committee-Ready Proposal Structure
- Feasibility & Scope Alignment
Publication Target
Help with the Research Publication Process
Guidance through journal selection, positioning your contribution, navigating peer review, and drafting response-to-reviewers letters that get accepted.
- Journal Selection & Impact Matching (SSCI/Scopus)
- Positioning Novel Scientific Contribution
- Navigating Peer Review Revisions
- Response-to-Reviewers Drafting
Full Mentorship
Dissertation Writing Consultancy
Chapter-by-chapter support through problem formulation, literature review, methodology design, data analysis, and oral defense preparation.
- Chapter-by-Chapter Review & Guidance
- Literature Synthesis & Gap Framing
- Data Analysis & Interpretation (SPSS/SmartPLS/NVivo)
- Defense Preparation & Mock Q&A
PRISMA Framework
Systematic Literature Review Support
Defining your search strategy, applying inclusion/exclusion criteria (PRISMA 2020), and synthesizing findings into a high-impact evidence base.
- Search Strategy & Database Query Protocol
- PRISMA Flowchart & Screening Setup
- Quality Appraisal & Risk of Bias Assessment
- Synthesizing Findings for Publication
Live University & Executive Workshops
Customized, live cohort training for universities, research centers, and HR departments in research methodology, academic publishing, and organizational development — delivered online or in-person.
Core Workshop & Live Training Tracks
Formats Available
- Half-day & full-day intensive masterclasses
- Multi-week structured research bootcamps
- University / department-wide research retreats
- Online (Zoom/Teams) or in-person campus workshops
Ideal For
- University research offices & postgraduate schools
- PhD and DBA cohorts preparing for thesis defense
- HR & organizational leadership teams
- Institutions aiming to boost SSCI publication rates
Self-Paced Research Masterclasses
Popular Course Topics
- Research Methodology for Beginners
- Writing a Winning Literature Review (PRISMA 2020)
- Qualitative & Thematic Analysis
- Academic Writing & Publishing in SSCI Journals
Why Scholars Enrol
- Taught by SSCI-indexed author (H-index 39)
- 16,000+ active global learners
- Lifetime access with downloadable templates
- Verified Udemy Certificate of Completion
For Organizations & HR Functions
HR consultation for organizations that want practice grounded in research, not templates borrowed from unrelated industries. Drawing on published work in workplace dignity, servant leadership, and organizational sustainability, I help leadership teams and HR functions design policy and practice that holds up in day-to-day operations.
HR Policy Audit
Workplace Policy Design & Review
Auditing and rebuilding HR policies (performance management, grievance handling, employee relations) so they're consistent, fair, and legally sound — not just copied from a template.
- Performance Management Audit
- Grievance Handling & Relations Framework
- Legal & Operational Alignment
- Consistency & Fairness Review
Innovation Culture
Organizational Innovation Consulting
Helping leadership teams build the structures and culture that let innovation happen consistently, rather than depending on individual initiative.
- Innovation Infrastructure Setup
- Culture & Systematic Ideation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Measurable Innovation Metrics
Leadership Coaching
Servant Leadership Practice
Translating servant leadership principles into concrete manager behaviors and evaluation criteria, so it becomes how the organization actually operates.
- Behavioral Competency Mapping
- Manager Evaluation Criteria
- Operational Practice Integration
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
Retention Strategy
Sustainable HR Management Systems
Designing HR systems built for long-term organizational health: retention, employee wellbeing, and workforce planning that holds up beyond budget cycles.
- Long-Term Retention Architecture
- Employee Wellbeing Frameworks
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Sustainable Health Metrics
Culture Audit & Symposium
Workplace Dignity Assessments
Reviewing how employees are treated across every level of the organization, and identifying where policy or culture is quietly undermining morale and retention.
- Cross-Level Dignity Audits
- Morale & Retention Bottleneck Analysis
- Culture Risk Assessment
- Actionable Dignity Restoration Plan
How Consultation Works
Book an Initial Call
Submit your research or organizational goals via the scheduling form below.
Share Your Challenge
Share your dissertation draft, publication target, or HR policy requirements.
Receive a Tailored Plan
Receive direct 1-on-1 strategic guidance to achieve your goals smoothly.
Book Your Consultation
Select your required program below and Dr. Shakil Ahmad's advisory team will respond directly to your email.