Broadening Horizons: Management Development Programme for HDFC Life
IIM Bangalore conducted a Management Development Programme for HDFC Life, ‘Broadening Horizons’, which was a two-day Custom programme (held from 8th to 9th September 2025) designed for mid-management employees representing the top 15% of performers, identified through key performance indicators. The high-achieving cohort has also earned tiered reward points for voluntarily completing internal training modules aligned with professional development. The programme served to recognize and reward their exceptional commitment by offering them a valuable learning experience.
The programme was designed and led by Dr. Shankhadeep Banerjee, Chairperson, Centre for Software & Information Technology Management and IT Facilitation Committee, and faculty of the Information Systems area of IIMB. The cohort was also addressed by the HDFC Life Leadership team.
The programme included a variety of interactive lectures, case studies and group exercises in focused teams that assisted participants in applying what they learned to the business opportunities and challenges faced by HDFC Life Insurance Company. Strategic thinking, how to develop customer-first mindset, customer centricity, digital leadership, executive presence and business storytelling are among the themes covered in the programme.
