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RESEARCH & HR ADVISORY PARTNERSHIPS

Services & Consultation

Comprehensive 1-on-1 dissertation coaching for scholars, live institutional research workshops for universities, and evidence-grounded HR policy consultation for organizations.

SECTION 1: STUDENTS & SCHOLARS

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).

Assistance in Proposal Writing Proposal Stage
PROPOSAL & METHODOLOGY

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
Help with the Research Publication Process Publication Target
JOURNAL PUBLISHING

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
Dissertation Writing Consultancy Full Mentorship
DISSERTATION 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
Systematic Literature Review Support PRISMA Framework
LITERATURE REVIEWS

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
SECTION 2: INSTITUTIONAL TRAININGS

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

Research Paper Writing
Structuring articles for high impact factor SSCI journals.
Dissertation & Thesis Writing
End-to-end framework for PhD and Master's thesis completion.
Systematic Literature Review
PRISMA protocol, database search & scoping reviews.
Thematic & Qualitative Analysis
Coding interviews, thematic synthesis & qualitative rigor.
Grant & Funding Proposals
Writing winning applications for competitive research grants.
High Ranked Journal Masterclass
Understanding reviewer mindsets & citation strategies.

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
SECTION 3: ON-DEMAND COURSES

Self-Paced Research Masterclasses

Dr. Shakil Ahmad's 18 self-paced online courses cover the complete research lifecycle — from formulating questions to publishing in peer-reviewed journals — available with lifetime access on Udemy.

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
SECTION 4: ORGANIZATIONS & HR

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.

Workplace Policy Design & Review HR Policy Audit
HR POLICY & GOVERNANCE

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
Organizational Innovation Consulting Innovation Culture
INNOVATION STRATEGY

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
Servant Leadership Practice Leadership Coaching
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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
Sustainable HR Management Systems Retention Strategy
SUSTAINABLE HR

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
SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS

How Consultation Works

1

Book an Initial Call

Submit your research or organizational goals via the scheduling form below.

2

Share Your Challenge

Share your dissertation draft, publication target, or HR policy requirements.

3

Receive a Tailored Plan

Receive direct 1-on-1 strategic guidance to achieve your goals smoothly.

Schedule Your Consultation
SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION

Book Your Consultation

Select your required program below and Dr. Shakil Ahmad's advisory team will respond directly to your email.

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