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MDP OB

Organisational Behaviour (OB)

Understanding human behavior is pivotal for organisational effectiveness. Recognising this, the Collge for Defence Management designed a Management Development Program (MDP) on Organisational Behavior for officers across all three services. This one-week course utilizes interactive sessions, case studies, psychometric tools, and group activities to facilitate experiential peer learning. The program serves as a catalyst for officers to leverage human behavior dynamics, fostering enhanced organisational excellence.

Aim

To provide an insight into human behaviour and organisation dynamics for enhanced leadership effectiveness.
MDP-OB - Info Brochure

Department Contact Info

  • +91-40-27115741
  • DS Coord: dscoordcdm[dot]ids[at]gov[dot]in

Timing

Management Development Programme – Organisational Behaviour (MDP- OB) will be conducted from 09 to 14 Sep 2024. Working hours will be from 0830 to 1400 hrs in the morning session and 1500 to 1730 hrs in the afternoons.

For registration and further information, please refer to the provided brochure and joining instructions for the MDP-OB 2024.

Joining Instructions
  • To enhance self-awareness through an exposure to contemporary concepts in organisational behaviour
  • To increase interpersonal effectiveness through understanding of complexities in relationships & application of contemporary tools & concepts
  • To promote peer learning & adopt best practices prevalent in sister services
  • Enhance leadership potential & human skills through an understanding of contemporary leadership concepts, human behaviour & interpersonal relationship
  • Empower participants to advise Commanders on matters related to man management based on scientific understanding of the basis of human behaviour
  • Self-Concept and Self Awareness Instruments
  • Perception
  • Basis of Human Behaviour
  • Culture, Values & Attitude
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Motivation
  • Leadership Styles
  • Decision Making
  • Change Management
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Management
  • Creativity
  • Stress Mgt

The QR for the course is officers including instructors of Cat A & B Ests of all three services of the rank of Maj/Lt Col, Lt Cdr/Cdr, Sqn Ldr/ Wg Cdr or equivalent Civilian Officers of not less than 12 years’ service. Officer who have already attended HDMC are not eligible to be detailed on the course. Officers not meeting this criteria will be returned to their units.

The course is designed for 37 participants. The vacancy distribution is Army – 13, Navy – 07, Air Force – 03, DGAFMS – 02, DoPT – 02 and FFCs – 10.

The duration of the MDP OB is six days. The MDP- OB 2023 course is from 11 to 16 Sep 2023.

Working hours will be from 0830 to 1400 hrs in the morning session and 1500 to 1730 hrs in the afternoons.

MDP-OB – Joining Instructions
MDP-OB – Info Brochure

  • MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

    MDP Organisational Behaviour (OB) Course participants with Commandant, Heads of Faculties and Heads of Departments.

    MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

  • MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

    Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D, Commandant, CDM with the participants of MDP OB.

    MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

  • MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

    Understanding human behavior is pivotal for organizational effectiveness. Recognizing this, the Collge for Defence Management designed a Management Development Program (MDP) on Organizational Behavior for officers across all three services.

    MDP ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (OB)

At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.

College of Defence Management, Sainikpuri Post, Secunderabad, Telangana, India-500094

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COMMANDANT

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

COMMANDANT

An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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